The unofficial motto of Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Able Seaman Caitlin Taylor's department is 'fit to bite, fit to fight'.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-24/dental-duo-sink-their-teeth-into-deployment
It is rare for members of the same family to serve in the same ship. More so when they are in different services.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-23/indo-pacific-deployment-family-affair
One of Navy’s top musicians is celebrating the release of his second solo saxophone album.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-23/lockdown-no-barrier-navy-musos-momentum
This year’s Exercise Kangaroo Down tested the emergency response limits of RAAF Base Townsville to a simulated helicopter crash.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-23/crash-tests-emergency-response
Weightlifter Sergeant Steven Graham has won the Australian, Oceania and Commonwealth Masters Championships for his age and weight.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-23/weightlifter-celebrates-triple-title-win
Minehunter coastal HMAS Gascoyne started its latest deployment with a bang, conducting a live mine disposal activity off the coast of northern NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-23/deployment-starts-bang
Corporal Jeremy Wikner has had many roles in his Army career, but it’s man’s best friend that features prominently in his current path.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-23/dog-training-good-fit-new-workforce-model
For all who have deployed to or passed through the ADF’s main operating base in the Middle East, The Bean café is an institution.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-09-22/bean-place-like-home-many-over-10-years
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