The ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East became a hive of activity with the rapid construction of a camp for evacuees fleeing Kabul.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-23/camp-made-ready-middle-east-evacuees
More than 100 ADF personnel have been deployed to western NSW to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations to vulnerable communities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-23/adf-helps-vaccinations-western-nsw
Members of the Defence Service Nurses have paid tribute to the role Air Force Nurses have played in the organisation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-19/role-nurses-air-force-honoured
Australia and PNG have a strong and enduring security partnership, based on a shared vision for a secure and prosperous region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-19/building-partnership-png
The ADF and the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin recently conducted a rapid insertion long-range fire mission in the Northern Territory.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-19/forces-combine-live-fire-mission
Students from the No. 262 PC-21 ADF Pilots Course received their wings and graduated from No. 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce on August 13.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-16/pilots-graduate-from-course
A new deployable air traffic awareness system is providing immediate air traffic awareness to air traffic controllers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-18/new-deployable-air-traffic-awareness-prototype
Young trainee Air Force officers are proving that science isn’t just about lab coats and chemical experiments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-20/looking-beyond-lab-coat
Army reservist Laura Cook’s work focuses on understanding cellular immunity to viruses and bacteria.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-20/fighting-molecular-warfare
Victoria’s COVID-19 Household Engagement Program has continued its vital work over the past month, assisted by personnel from the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-18/adf-supports-victoria
Australian Army scientific officer Captain Lisa Rigby is researching and educating personnel on mosquitoes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-19/mosquito-work-prevents-disease-spread
Joint Fires targeting data can now easily pass between Australian and US units following certification of the latest version of the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-18/right-target
Inspired by his grandfather's wartime tales of survival, Squadron Leader Simon Longley leads the school teaching survivability to ADF aircrew.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-20/wartime-tales-survival-inspire
Taking her career journey to new heights, Leading Aircraftwoman Amy Clements has acquired specialist skillsets in the space domain as an air surveillance operator.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-17/supporting-space-domain-awareness
Air Force’s Sergeant Taryn Allen had a unique role and vantage point during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-16/eye-sky
Female rugby league players received a lesson in empowerment at Enoggera, Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-16/female-league-players-tackle-obstacles
An Air Force scientist at the cutting edge of aviation medicine is helping unlock human exploration in space.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-16/doctor-contributes-space-exploration
With the Tokyo Olympic Games coming to a close, pride in Team Australia couldn’t be higher, but for one RAAF member it was twofold.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-13/aussie-spirit-show
The RAN's most advanced warships are ready for operational deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-13/advanced-warships-ready-operations
Former ADF Gap Year program participant Corporal Shayna Antonio swapped a job in administration for a career as an avionics technician.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-13/career-flies-following-gap-year
HMAS Supply, one of Navy’s two new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships, has completed its first ever Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with HMAS Anzac.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-13/raring-supply-fleet
Innovative science and technology has been a focus for Flight Lieutenant Chris Polman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-20/breaking-new-ground
Air Force personnel from No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron have conducted a sub-surface unexploded ordnance search and disposal activity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-02/searching-unexploded-ordnance
Royal Australian Air Force personnel worked with their US counterparts at RAAF Base Scherger during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 (TS21).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/bare-base-filled-learning-opportunities
Australian soldiers, with the Marines and sailors of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, will enter train together during Exercise Koolendong.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-12/soldiers-marines-prepare-training
Aviators from Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron joined the community in Port Vila for the Vanuatu Independence Day celebrations while on Operation Solania.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-13/aviators-celebrate-locals-while-deployed
The crews of HMAS Glenelg and RFNS Savenaca have worked together to build the mariner skills of personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-12/navies-build-skills-operation
The crew of HMAS Canberra remembered the first ship to bear the Canberra name during a small ceremony at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-12/loss-hmas-canberra-i-remembered
The ship’s company of HMAS Glenelg shared an unforgettable experience with one of Australia’s closest regional partners on July 30.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-12/front-row-seat-vanuatuan-celebration
As a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist, ADF personnel are supporting non-government organisations in Sydney to prepare and distribute food care packages.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-12/adf-helps-food-hampers