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
Three generations of men from the same family have served with Victoria’s 4th Brigade, and on Father’s Day, the brigade celebrated them.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-04/celebrating-generations-fathers
As a fire raged in a historic building in the NSW town of Bourke, visiting ADF members were able to offer immediate assistance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-03/adf-backs-up-first-responders-bourke-blaze
The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed a two-week bilateral training exercise with the United States Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-03/raaf-strengthens-ties-us-alaska
Flight Lieutenant Neil Young is looking forward to spending quality time with his family on Father’s Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-03/special-day-celebrate-home
Able Seaman Dominic Turkalj, deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist, has been working closely with Victoria Police on the hotel quarantine program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-02/long-way-from-home-fight-covid
Navy replenishment vessel HMAS Sirius is living up to her motto of “serve and provide” one last time before decommissioning in December.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-02/final-opportunity-serve-provide
Soldiers from 1 RAR have formed a unique bond with Afghanistan evacuees rescued from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-02/rescuers-reunited-evacuees
Foreign military personnel are embarked in Royal Australian Navy ships taking part in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/board-aim-building-partnerships
Army supported the 1000 Mile to Light event held at the Singleton Military Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/ultramarathon-raises-63000-youth
Army signallers and Queensland police compete for the Brett Forte Cup.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/rugby-game-honours-fallen-police-officer
The multinational Exercise Malabar was HMAS Warramunga's first major deployment since an upgrade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/multinational-exercise-tests-ships-upgrade
Navy has supported efforts to help an Indonesian community solve water and plastic problems.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/navy-delivers-solution-water-problem
The ANZUS Treaty was signed on September 1, 1951, in the wake of World War II.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/anzus-treaty-anniversary-marked
Defence contractor Adrian Marshall knows more than most the value of donating blood.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-01/fathers-plea-blood-donations
COVID-19 lockdowns didn’t stop HMAS Watson personnel from raising funds for cancer services and research.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-31/ranks-do-battle-good-cause
The Tokyo Olympics was the second games for Navy reservist and skeet shooter Lieutenant Paul Adams.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-31/shooting-three-more-olympics
Former Army reservist Len Kelly has returned the medals of a World War I soldier to the veteran's family.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-31/family-reunited-stolen-wwi-medals