Winning his age category in the Brisbane Half Marathon on June 6 is Sergeant Kieren Perkins’ greatest running achievement to date.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/win-pays-more-shoes
Members of 2/14 Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) are coming to grips with the full capability of the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-07-02/coming-grips-boxer
The Public Affairs team in HMAS Ballarat has produced 1214 photographs, 18 video products and 36 articles since the ship sailed from her home port of Fleet Base West.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-29/team-keeps-spotlight-commitment-region
In the latest milestone for the Pacific Maritime Security Program, Australia has delivered a new Guardian-class patrol boat to Kiribati.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-25/patrol-boat-handed-kiribati
A busy schedule for HMAS Ballarat means an extensive servicing of her helicopter was done at sea instead of ashore.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/servicing-sea-keeps-chopper-flying
Identical twins Sergeant Ron Koenig and Sergeant Greg Koenig are for the first time serving together since joining the ADF 26 years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-25/twins-serve-together-first-time
The ADF task group supporting the clean-up efforts in regional Victoria is using the power of military vehicles to clear roads.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/military-horsepower-clears-way
A group of former Vietnamese refugees held a 40th anniversary reunion at Albion Park’s HARS Aviation Museum.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/refugees-reunite-anniversary
No. 292 Squadron joined the Port Pirie community to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of RAAF Station Port Pirie and the loss of 22 aircrew.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/commemoration-port-pirie
A group of female Air Force officers on exercise had the opportunity to meet the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Vicki O’Halloran.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-25/womens-leadership-agenda
A visit to RAAF Base Richmond has allowed aerospace composites manufacturer Quickstep to see firsthand how it keeps the C-130J Hercules airborne.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/quickstep-visits-raaf-base-richmond
Providing a high level of medical care to her comrades at sea and in the field was a childhood dream for Lieutenant Laura McRae – and it is about to come true.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/caring-attitude-inspires
Daydreaming isn’t uncommon for primary school students – but for one aspiring Royal Australian Navy pilot, it certainly paid off.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/aspiring-pilots-dream-takes-off
For Midshipman Amanda Fowler, the toughest challenge over the past five months was adapting to military life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/adjustment-proves-worthwhile
Soldiers from the ADF and US Marines from the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin have trained together during Exercise Darrandarra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/exercise-enhances-crisis-scenario-training
Personnel from the 7th Combat Brigade and supporting elements from the 6th Brigade are taking part in a multi-national exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/allies-unite-exercise-us
A collaboration between Air Force’s Air Warfare Centre and Defence Science and Technology Group has culminated in the creation of a drone detection system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/collaboration-creates-drone-sensor
Gunners from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, took to the sky with a lift in Pilatus PC-21 aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/gunners-take-sky
ADF personnel are helping Victoria after the mid-June severe weather event that has left a trail of destruction across the state.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/adf-supports-storm-hit-victoria
At 100 years of age, former RAAF Warrant Officer, Kevin Statham, credits his long life to being happily married and enjoying his hobbies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-25/former-air-gunner-shares-tale
Personnel from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron conducted live-fire training at the Singleton Military Training Area from April 27 to May 14.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/air-force-security-forces-put-test
The 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete was commemorated in a unique way at RAAF Base Richmond on June 5.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/battle-commemorated-dance
Navy's Recruit School has met the challenges of COVID-19, training 1448 new sailors since the pandemic began.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/recruit-school-meets-covid-19-challenges
No. 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce graduated its first centenary-year pilots.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/first-pilots-centenary-year-graduate
The Protected Mobility Tactical Trainer is one of the latest innovations embraced by Army and is helping to achieve a future-ready force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/training-future-ready-force
The Captain Cook Graving Dock at Sydney’s Garden Island has been recognised as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/dry-dock-national-landmark
Lance Corporal Jessica Hoult participated in a run to raise awareness and funds for domestic and family violence prevention.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/run-brings-dark-issue-light
Foreign military officials have visited various sites across the Northern Territory and South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/defence-base-visits-improve-relationships
Senior ADF Officer at RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Carty visited two Gold Coast-based Air Force veterans who had celebrated their 100th birthdays.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/two-air-force-centenarians-honoured
HMAS Anzac was only hours from home following a two-month deployment when the ship’s company received an urgent call for help.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/delayed-homecoming-source-pride-family