Military personnel and public servants have shared their experiences on faith in a new book.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-30/diverse-collection-reflections
Gunners showcased their skills on Exercise Valhalla Sprint.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-30/artillery-provides-close-support
Air Vice-Marshal Michael Kitcher is the new Deputy Chief Joint Operations at Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-30/change-guard-hqjoc
Wessels Botha has found his dream job, working as part of the Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel Enterprise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-30/landing-dream-job-naval-shipbuilding
Soldiers from the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia have arrived at Gallipoli Barracks to begin training with 6 RAR for Exercise Peronne.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-27/maintaining-our-french-connection
The 7th Combat Brigade is again sending troops to the Queensland/NSW border to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-27/back-border-op-covid-19-assist
Exercise Koolendong Combined Task Force 667 has taken on the Indigenous name of the fifth-brightest star in the Southern Cross constellation – Ginan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-26/apt-name-chosen-exercise
Soldiers from 3 RAR have brightened the lives of sick young patients with a donation to the children's ward at Townsville University Hospital.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-26/soldiers-brighten-lives-sick-children
A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III has successfully air-dropped more than nine tonnes of supplies in Antarctica under the cover of darkness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-25/air-drop-successful-despite-challenges
Air-to-air refuelling is essential to Air Force capabilities, allowing combat aircraft to span vast distances.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-24/extending-our-reach-across-oceans
HMAS Ballarat has returned to her home port of Fleet Base West after a rigorous four-month deployment to South-East and north Asia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-24/ballarat-welcomed-home-after-deployment
Afghan evacuees are welcomed into a safe haven at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-23/safe-haven-evacuees
Army medical officer Major Bethan Ganderton clearly recalls the moment she knew she wanted to become a doctor and help people.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-23/medical-officer-fulfils-passion-vaccination-deployment
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