Navy is about to undergo a major shift in military technology, in which it will enter a new era of sub-surface capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-17/navy-enters-new-era
Personnel turned out in droves to support Lifeblood during a visit by the Mobile Donor Centre to RAAF Base Edinburgh.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-17/donations-made-easy-blood-challenge
Enhanced mentoring and support for Indigenous soldiers have been the catalyst for the enlistment of an ‘uncle’ at Townsville’s 3rd Brigade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-17/uncle-enlisted-enhance-support
When Army reservist Major Tim Chan was stood down from his civilian career, he took the opportunity to return to full-time military service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-17/smooth-transition-full-time-service
Coming from a Defence family, Jessica Swan was thinking she would try another line of work.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-17/finding-purpose-air-force
HMAS Warramunga and Indian Navy warships have held high-end maritime warfare training in the Top End.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-16/top-end-maritime-war-games-first
US marines recognised for helping save houses from a fire at Puckapunyal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-15/marines-rewarded-role-fighting-fire
A significant capability milestone has been achieved for Air Force's P-8A Poseidon platform.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-15/poseidon-fleet-modifications-complete
Proud Kamilaroi woman, Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell, is a trailblazer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-14/indigenous-programs-first-graduate
Air Force firefighters have extinguished a fire using fluorine-free foam in a training activity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-14/new-era-aviation-firefighting
Soldiers spent three months working in a remote Aboriginal community as part of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-14/building-skills-aboriginal-community
Malaysian officers who embarked in HMAS Canberra learnt about the ship's capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-13/board-gain-knowledge
While many in Air Force are now working from home, they can stay fit and connected through virtual means.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-13/online-fitness-program-popular
ADF chaplaincy is adapting to new situations to deliver multi-faith support to all people, regardless of their spiritual or religious beliefs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-11/multi-faith-chaplaincy-provides-support
Mariner skills are the fundamentals every member of a ship’s company must be trained in to ensure the successful execution of tasks at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-10/prepared-worst
One of the critical factors in the Afghanistan evacuation was the health and welfare of the more than 4000 evacuees.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-10/medics-go-above-beyond-during-evacuation
Thousands of men, women and children evacuated from Afghanistan have been assisted by multiple agencies on arrival at Australian airports.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-10/evacuees-welcomed-australia
A simple question could improve someone’s mental health, according to the assistant director of ADF mental health programs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-09/why-its-important-ask-r-u-ok
Personnel from 1 RAR have reflected on the important role they played during the Afghanistan evacuation efforts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-09/diggers-mission-like-no-other
Navy patrol boats took the opportunity to practise the warfighting aspect of their roles in a recent exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-09/patrol-boats-test-warfighting-skills
Ships deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 took part in the Malaysia-Australia Exercise while transiting through Southeast Asia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-09/exercise-hones-maritime-warfighting-skills
Flying Officer Maddison Brassil is proud of her participation in the Amberley Engineering Mentor Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-09/engineer-mentoring-next-generation
In a charity warehouse in Western Sydney, it’s not unusual to see uniformed ADF members working on the production line.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-09/adf-helps-food-relief-charity-meet-rising-demand
The vaccine outreach team, comprising NSW Health and ADF members, has administered 20,000 vaccines since it began operations in late July.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-08/vaccination-team-making-difference
Defence Science and Technology Group scientists have developed a computer device to enhance security and productivity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-08/secure-computing-device-enhances-productivity
One constant in Sapper Malcolm Stewart's role has been his commitment to the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-08/committed-helping-indigenous-communities
A three-person ADF planning team has helped bolster the Papua New Guinea Government’s COVID-19 response.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-07/small-team-makes-big-impact-png
The 2021 Defence Blood Challenge was officially launched in Canberra this week, and will run until December 8.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-07/defence-launches-annual-blood-drive
More than 2000 ADF and US troops have completed a high-end live-fire warfighting exercise in the Northern Territory.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-06/warfighting-top-end
The longstanding bilateral defence partnership between Singapore and Australia was on display during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-06/exercise-strengthens-ties-singapore