Defending a large task group comprising five nations was a challenge for one Australian warship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/frigate-kept-busy-defending-task-group
The team at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria recorded a record number of blood donations during COVID.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-10/cerberus-personnel-recognised-blood-donations
Tying her thigh-length hair in a tidy military bun is a thing of the past for Leading Seaman Musician Miriam Norman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-11/making-cut-charity
A transportable air operations tower was erected in quick time at remote RAAF Base Scherger during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-05/air-traffic-control-mission-success
While several Olympians have worn the Air Force ‘blue’, Doris Carter’s story is an inspirational one.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/air-force-olympian-achieves-several-firsts
HMAS Parramatta and United States destroyer USS Rafael Peralta participated in an activity together during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/hmas-parramatta-switches-sides
Two Royal Australian Navy sailors are part of Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group 21, which entered the Indo-Pacific region this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/our-sailors-part-international-task-group
Walking to work at an Air Force Base while staring down the resident kangaroos was a new experience for two Royal New Zealand Air Force Logistics Specialists.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/kiwis-meet-locals-raaf-base-amberley
The Deputy Secretary of Defence’s Estate and Infrastructure Group, Steve Grzeskowiak, retires on August 6.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-05/time-reflect-achievements
The fast and furious nature of Eagle Run provided soldiers from the 3rd Brigade with a plethora of training opportunities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/lessons-learnt-controlled-chaos
RAAF personnel from No. 10 Squadron were awarded the Duke of Gloucester Cup this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/squadron-recognised-excellence
After flying all around the world, Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the best flight of his life was on a British Bristol Beaufort.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/centenarian-recalls-his-best-flight
The formation of an Australian artillery capability 150 years ago marked an initial step in Australia becoming a sovereign nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/artillery-formation-part-birth-nation
The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle conducted a firepower demonstration.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/next-generation-vehicles-show-their-firepower
HMAS Ballarat’s MH-60R helicopter achieved 1000 flying hours while at sea during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/convict-serves-1000-hours
The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/adf-boosts-support-covid-19-effort
The Australian Artillery marked its 150th anniversary on August 1 – a century-and-a-half of continuous service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-02/australian-artillery-marks-150-years
For one of Navy Band’s rising stars, a passion for an ancient Japanese wind instrument has led to a share in a $90,000 ABC commissioning fund.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/member-commissioned-sho-creative-talents
Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment put their construction skills to the test in Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/sappers-prepare-lift
The school that trains survivability to ADF aircrew has honoured the only RAAF prisoner of war who was on the infamous Sandakan death march.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/survival-school-honours-pow
Personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown have completed a push-up challenge to help raise awareness of mental health.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-19/pushing-mental-health-awareness
Thailand-born Leading Aircraftman Chalin Sawangsri is the third generation of his family to serve in the military.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/familys-triservice-trifecta
3rd Brigade clerk, Corporal Rhian Mears relies on her mates to get her through.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-31/mateship-key-this-mighty-soldier
The crew of HMAS Brisbane take some well-deserved recreation time in a Sunday Sea tradition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-31/brisbanes-crew-rolls-into-sunday-sea
Four allied naval warships conduct air and anti-submarine warfare serials off the coast of Queensland during TS21.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-31/four-nations-deter-respond-together-high-seas
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III is the first non-US aircraft to provide rapid air mobility to a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-30/himars-first-australian-us-air-force
HMAS Brisbane conducted a replenishment at sea for the first time during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-30/replenishment-sea-supplies-first-brisbane
An amphibious landing by coalition forces at a Queensland beach was one of the final activities of Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-30/troops-come-ashore-quiet-beach-final-push
HMAS Sydney's has completed four-and-a-half month deployment to the United States and Canada in which she qualified for operational duty.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-30/sydney-returns-home
Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron has begun a sister squadron arrangement with the PNG Defence Force’s Air Training Wing.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-02/squadrons-family-expanded