A controlled separation of Australia’s M2 cube satellite in space was a recent success for Australia’s space capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/small-step-satellite-giant-leap-capability
ADF Rugby League and ADF Netball joined forces with the NRL and Netball Australia for a five-day virtual training program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/adf-brings-sports-accreditation-pacific
Since 2018, Private Noel Goncalves has found himself back in his birth country each year helping build relations with the Timor-Leste Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/helping-his-country-birth-highlight
Recently graduated RAAF recruits donated $2500 and 120 RAAF teddy bears to Ronald McDonald House Wagga Wagga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/recruits-rally-childrens-charity
Major Mikaele Dreu has spent the past few months working in a very familiar environment in Fiji.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/giving-back-working-home
RAAF Squadron Leader Walter Goedde feels privileged to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations in regional and remote NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/support-from-public-touching-says-nurse
RAAF Base Townsville’s Sergeant Tory Tipler, of No.2 Security Forces Squadron, has been awarded the annual Mayor’s award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-21/hard-work-recognised-townsville-mayor
HMA Ships Maitland and Maryborough farewelled Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Kaga and destroyer JS Murasame this week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-21/japanese-ships-farewelled
The community that supported those who served during World War II at RAAF Base Mallala during World War II has been acknowledged.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-21/wwii-contributions-raaf-bases-recognised
Seaman Alexis Tavener describes supporting NSW Health at vaccination pop-up clinics in western NSW as an incredible experience
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-21/navy-medic-joins-jab-team-western-nsw
Despite limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, RAAF Base Edinburgh was still able to raise much-needed funds for Legacy this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-21/legacy-fundraiser-success-despite-covid
Medic Private John Daley is honoured to help provide COVID-19 vaccinations in regional and remote NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-20/medic-earns-praise-covid-19-pop-up-clinics
The Navy’s oldest vessels, HMA Ships Paluma and Mermaid, were farewelled from service during a ceremony at HMAS Cairns at the weekend.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-20/value-ships-long-service-acknowledged
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