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
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