Squadron Leader Scott van Ginkel has received the Medal of the Order of Australia for his commitment to the implementation of contemporary pilot training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-14/modern-pilot-training-efforts-fly-honours
Air Force Warrant Officer Scott Doring has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-14/airspace-surveillance-work-rewarded
Army has celebrated the Queen’s Birthday with a traditional Queen’s Birthday Parade, performed by the Royal Military College – Duntroon in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-13/army-celebrates-queens-birthday
The Defence senior leadership group has heard first-hand about some of the innovation taking place in the organisation from those who are driving the changes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-11/paving-way-transformation
There is a lot going on in the air, on land and at sea in Exercise Sea Explorer in North Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-11/exercise-explores-all-options
Members of the ADF Triathlon Club delivered some impressive performances at the Cairns Ironman on June 6.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-10/steely-athletes-shine-ironman-event
Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment has commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Black Hawk accident in Townsville, with a service at The Palmetum in Townsville.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-12/25th-anniversary-black-hawk-accident
Leading Aircraftman Joseph Swain might be wearing a different uniform to that of his deployed team, but he speaks the same language.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-09/different-uniforms-same-language
The RAN and the United States Navy are this week acknowledging the 10-year anniversary of mateship on the MH-60R Seahawk Romeo Multi-Mission Helicopter Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-10/celebrating-10-years-mateship
The first ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program for 2021 ended with a spectacular showcase on June 3.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/creative-arts-resets-lives
A video on YouTube inspired a former tool-maker to join the Navy as a marine technician.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-11/social-media-inspires-career-change
The laundry in HMAS Ballarat is a lot more colourful these days thanks to a range of personalised laundry bags.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-09/dhoby-bags-add-colour-deployment
Japanese troops have arrived in Darwin ahead of the trilateral Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2021, joining US Marines already undertaking training in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-07/japanese-troops-set-join-southern-jackaroo
During May, No. 35 Squadron delivered a piece of history to what was the most northern Air Force base in Australia during World War II.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/islands-wwii-history-honoured
Soldiers from 7 Combat Brigade conducted a live-fire defensive operation serial during Exercise Diamond Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/all-arms-brought-bear
On May 20, a lone F-35A Lightning II touched down at RAAF Base Tindal for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/first-f-35a-touches-down-tindal
For the first time, Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-07/f-35a-makes-history-exercise-arnhem-thunder
Four members of parliament had the chance to walk in the shoes of service personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-17/parliamentarians-experience-service-life
The crew of HMAS Ballarat has successfully conducted training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Murasame during the Regional Presence Deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/ballarat-trains-japan
A new-look Autonomous Warrior series is tapping into Australian industry to discover new and disruptive technologies that could transform Navy capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-09/autonomous-warrior-enhances-navys-fighting-edge
More than 250 participants competed to “capture the flag” in a cyber-skills challenge from May 24-30.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-08/cyber-program-participants-capture-flag
Indigenous artist Garry Purchase has brightened Sydney’s Garden Island Defence Precinct with a series of hand-painted murals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/indigenous-murals-brighten-base
UP to 160 Victorian-based ADF members have deployed as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist to support the Victorian Department of Health with the Household Engagement Program.
The program involves visiting close contacts and returned travellers to ensure they are aware of their status, and to provide…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/extra-adf-support-help-covid-19-outbreak
HMAS Parramatta joined Royal Brunei Navy ships Darulehsan and Syafaat for shared training during a recent visit to Brunei.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/training-manoeuvres-brunei-navy-success
The day war came to Australia's biggest city was remembered at a memorial service on June 1
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/lives-lost-kuttabul-remembered
The atrocities of the Sandakan Death March were remembered at a ceremony on May 28.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/wreaths-laid-honour-fallen-sandakan
Corporal Jaspreet Shah has been awarded a Gold Commendation for his dedication to enhancing key capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-07/ground-up-innovation-earns-gold-commendation
The Gallipoli Barracks Sergeants’ Mess has received a traditional artwork as part of National Reconciliation Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/sergeants-mess-honours-traditional-owners
Retired Navy butcher Joe Alexander recently visited the soon-to-be demolished former victualling stores building at HMAS Cerberus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-03/butchers-hook-old-stomping-ground
Sappers have stormed Townsville beaches during Exercise Thunder Strike, achieving their small-boat certification.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-04/thunder-strikes-over-townsville-beaches