Lieutenant Justin Mellross has been awarded the United States Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-14/work-drug-bust-recognised
The first stage of work to modernise Headquarters Joint Operations Command’s General John Baker Complex at Bungendore has begun.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-13/upgrades-underway-joint-operations-command
Nursing officer Lieutenant Emma Barker received a special gift after graduating from the Royal Australian Naval College.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-11/slice-family-history-handed-down
Former boatswains mate Midshipman Lawrence Sabadi has graduated from the new entry officers course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-06/new-lease-navy-career
Military photographers have an important role in providing a historical record of conflicts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-06/picture-worth-thousand-words
After supervising gunfire at the West Head gunnery range, Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold likes to shoot at home on the game World of Warships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-05/preparing-battle
The ADF is helping Bombardier Mitchell Yates develop new skills and new passions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-05/taking-flight-new-opportunities
Army corporals were assessed virtually in their promotion course by instructors 2000km away.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-04/promotion-course-goes-distance
Flight Lieutenant Des Hales performed aerobatics displays at the Busselton Margaret River Airport open day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-14/air-force-pilot-wows-home-town
The Queensland University Regiment conducted a course in a different way because of travel restrictions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2022-01-04/course-stays-track
The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy has been marked.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-23/rank-milestone-celebrated
The oldest known living member of No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, Esdale Davis, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 24.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-23/oldest-squadron-member-turns-100
Acting Sub Lieutenant Harry Farthing has graduated from Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-23/right-career-bearing
Sub Lieutenant Toia Mangakahia's passion for travel and learning has been fulfilled in the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-22/opportunities-add-up-navy
Deployed ADF personnel have sent Christmas messages to their family and friends back home.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-21/personnel-deliver-christmas-messages
Next year will be a significant one for Brigadier Jason Blain, who calls the Queensland town of Ingham home.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-21/sweet-start-successful-career
Squadron Leader Anthony Gesualdi said he was proud to see his daughter follow in his footsteps.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-29/like-father-like-daughter
Losing everything in the Black Summer bushfires inspired Lieutenant Rick Withers to return to Navy after an eight-year break.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-28/loss-inspires-return-navy
Leading Aircraftman Nicholas Catling is building a special relationship with his Belgian malinois military working dog Ben.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-22/work-best-mates-rewarded
The Army-led Proud Warrior program has been making a big difference in the lives of youths in the Townsville area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-22/warriors-steer-youth-down-right-path
The expertise of Defence operations’ analysts helped make the Vaccine Operations Centre more efficient as it rolled out the COVID-19 vaccine nationally.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-21/analysts-support-vaccine-rollout
HMAS Sirius has been decommissioned from the Navy after more than 15 years’ service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-20/dependable-supply-ship-farewelled
The first of 12 Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels - NUSHIP Arafura - has been launched at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/first-arafura-class-patrol-boat-launched
HMA Ships Brisbane and Warramunga have returned to their respective home ports after a three-month deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/crews-welcomed-home-east-west
Hard work and dedication has paid off for the graduates of Navy's Maritime Warfare Officer Course 07.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-20/rewarding-careers-launched
Five new Air Force legal officers have been admitted to the ACT Supreme Court.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-20/air-force-sets-legal-record
An exceptional eye for capturing the moment has landed a talented infantry soldier a photographic prize.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/soldier-awarded-top-shot
ADF personnel this month observed US and Japanese Forces as they held one of the largest joint, bilateral command post exercises in recent times.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/adf-strengthens-links-us-japan
When Rathna Bandutunga left Sri Lanka for Australia, she never expected to find a successful and rewarding career in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/schedule-success-defence
A new memorial plaque honouring the heroics of Ordinary Seaman Edward “Teddy” Sheean VC has been unveiled in Ulverstone, Tasmania.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-12-17/new-plaque-honours-teddy-sheean-vc