The ADF is working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west to prepare hundreds of food hampers for people in need.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-06/preparing-food-hampers-community
Air Force veteran and centenarian Geoff Byder has been presented with an Air Force centenary commemorative memento.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-10/air-force-veteran-wag
HMA Ships Canberra and Ballarat have arrived in the Western Pacific Ocean for the opening phase of the US-led Large Scale Global Exercise 21.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-06/australian-ships-join-us-led-exercise
Soldiers on the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment’s Basic Sniper Course have honed their practical skills.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/taking-shot-being-sniper
Lieutenant Misty Evans joined the Army Reserve as a 17-year-old for a chance to explore the country.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-10/flexible-career-offer
Flying Officer Jamie Clifford’s interest in the world around her led to her becoming an Air Force environmental health officer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-17/protecting-health-personnel
Captain Charles Ford never imagined his love of mathematics and physics would one day see him becoming an Army helicopter pilot.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-16/physics-achieving-dream
Although Seaman Jordan Parsons has only served in the ADF for just over 12 months, she is playing a big role during Operation COVID-19 Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/sailor-glad-help-community
Air Force radar and satellite systems were an important capability tested during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/radar-systems-put-test
There were a number of firsts for Air Force during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-06/air-force-capability-flying-high
ADF personnel have had a warm welcome from members of the public during Operation COVID-19 Assist in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/defence-support-welcomed-community
Defence personnel value and respect the dedicated chaplains who are always ready to lend a hand or a listening ear.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-05/serving-those-who-serve
Flying Officer William Delchau said Exercise Talisman Sabre was an invaluable opportunity to consolidate his mission aircrew training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-05/exercise-fuels-learning
Defending a large task group comprising five nations was a challenge for one Australian warship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/frigate-kept-busy-defending-task-group
The team at HMAS Cerberus in Victoria recorded a record number of blood donations during COVID.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-10/cerberus-personnel-recognised-blood-donations
Tying her thigh-length hair in a tidy military bun is a thing of the past for Leading Seaman Musician Miriam Norman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-11/making-cut-charity
A transportable air operations tower was erected in quick time at remote RAAF Base Scherger during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-05/air-traffic-control-mission-success
While several Olympians have worn the Air Force ‘blue’, Doris Carter’s story is an inspirational one.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/air-force-olympian-achieves-several-firsts
HMAS Parramatta and United States destroyer USS Rafael Peralta participated in an activity together during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/hmas-parramatta-switches-sides
Two Royal Australian Navy sailors are part of Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group 21, which entered the Indo-Pacific region this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/our-sailors-part-international-task-group
Walking to work at an Air Force Base while staring down the resident kangaroos was a new experience for two Royal New Zealand Air Force Logistics Specialists.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/kiwis-meet-locals-raaf-base-amberley
The Deputy Secretary of Defence’s Estate and Infrastructure Group, Steve Grzeskowiak, retires on August 6.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-05/time-reflect-achievements
The fast and furious nature of Eagle Run provided soldiers from the 3rd Brigade with a plethora of training opportunities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/lessons-learnt-controlled-chaos
RAAF personnel from No. 10 Squadron were awarded the Duke of Gloucester Cup this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/squadron-recognised-excellence
After flying all around the world, Air Force veteran Alan Hastie said the best flight of his life was on a British Bristol Beaufort.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/centenarian-recalls-his-best-flight
The formation of an Australian artillery capability 150 years ago marked an initial step in Australia becoming a sovereign nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/artillery-formation-part-birth-nation
The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle conducted a firepower demonstration.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-04/next-generation-vehicles-show-their-firepower
HMAS Ballarat’s MH-60R helicopter achieved 1000 flying hours while at sea during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/convict-serves-1000-hours
The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-03/adf-boosts-support-covid-19-effort
The Australian Artillery marked its 150th anniversary on August 1 – a century-and-a-half of continuous service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-02/australian-artillery-marks-150-years