As a child growing up in Lebanon, Lieutenant Commander Fatena El-Masri dreamed of being an astronaut, but she now has other dreams.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-17/one-dream-inspires-another
Two Navy personnel are finalists in their category in the annual Engineering Australia Engineer of the Year awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-16/navy-personnel-finalists-engineering-awards
Ever since Shannan Forrest was young, she knew she wanted to be an aeronautical engineer in the Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-20/gliding-into-engineering-career
Soldiers from the Australian and US armies combined to clear two final objectives during the land component of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-06/allied-forces-conduct-culminating-clearances
The RAN's oldest ship, First Lady of the Fleet HMAS Paluma IV, has conducted a final Freedom of Entry in the lead up to decommissioning next month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/hmas-paluma-conducts-final-freedom-entry
Petty Officer Electronics Technician Emma Barnett joined the Navy as a gap year sailor and is living proof you can do anything you put your mind to.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-20/from-gap-year-greenie
For Staff Officer Navy Cyber Operations Chief Petty Officer Kathleen Price, no two days are the same.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-18/defending-cyberspace
ADF personnel are working closely with many organisations at vaccination hubs across Greater Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-09/adf-supports-nsw-vaccination-effort
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