The members of a contingent from His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga in Australia to complete courses are reconnecting with some Australian mates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-17/tongans-course-reunites-them-aussie-mates
A sensor that has shown potential to measure the speed and predict the trajectory of incredibly fast-moving objects has been developed.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/capturing-data-faster-than-speeding-bullet
Dame Annette King recently shared leadership advice to officer cadets at ADFA.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-21/inspiration-young-leaders
Able Seaman Ebrahim Dollie had a special experience when he attended prayers at one of the most remote mosques in Australia during Ramadan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/visit-remote-mosque-during-ramadan-humbling
Private Alexander Norgrove’s interest in military history not only inspired him to join the Army, but forms the basis of his hobby.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/history-inspires-soldier-work-play
World War II veteran George Lincoln was on May 11 presented an Air Force 100th birthday commemorative memento.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-27/message-appreciation
Captain Tim McPhee’s ability to speak the official language of Vanuatu has been valuable to the ADF in the delivery of a radio network.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/language-skills-valuable-radio-project
A new augmented reality platform has the potential to take some Navy training out of the classroom.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-20/new-reality-possible-navy-training
The quality of life of the crew of HMAS Ballarat has improved with a Wi-Fi system that makes it easier to stay connected to home while at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-13/wi-fi-sea-boosts-crews-morale
The crew from HMAS Sirius set up at parkrun-style event on the ship's deck during deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/recreating-popular-parkrun-sea
A joint force protecting Australia’s borders and maritime interests this month marked 100 rotations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/milestone-border-security-force
In a test of endurance and skills, 75 Army cadets pushed themselves during a four-day Adventure Training Award at Holsworthy Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/defining-moment-cadets-lives
A Townsville youth engagement program took its participants to new heights during a training session with 3 Brigade last month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-13/youth-program-reaches-new-heights
Defence Community Dogs visit Canberra to raise awareness of the program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-12/helping-paw
Queensland Police officers in Townsville recently had a close look at Army’s capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/police-visit-army-base-improves-cohesion
Six officers of the watch in HMAS Anzac have successfully completed their first multinational exercises.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-14/officers-bridge-gap-experience
HMAS Sydney has successfully completed her combat system sea qualification trials.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-07/sydney-fires-up-pass-test
Major General Natasha Fox is taking on the role as Deputy Chief of Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-07/new-deputy-chief-army-appointed
Students from HMAS Cerberus had a lesson in Indigenous culture when they visited the Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association recently.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-13/navy-students-connect-land
A C-130J Hercules aircraft has delivered 10,000 doses of the Australian-made Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine to Fiji.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-07/supporting-covid-19-battle-fiji
For the first time in more than 12 months, family and friends of Navy recruits were able to attend a graduation parade in person.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-07/families-back-deck-parade
HMA Ships Ballarat and Sirius have conducted a replenishment at sea in the Karimata Strait.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-05/ballarat-gets-top-up-while-sea
Internationally renowned trumpeter John Hoffman conducted a workshop with the Royal Australian Navy Band Melbourne.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-06/top-trumpeter-conducts-navy-band-workshop
Leading Aircraftwoman Svitlana Pogrebnyak made early morning phone calls to manage being away from her family while deployed overseas last year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-07/mum-three-reflects-journey
Forty-four potential new submariners have seized the opportunity to learn more about what a career in the RAN is all about.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-06/prospective-submariners-tour-naval-base
Australian Border Force and ADF personnel are deployed on Operation Overarch, stopping the flow of people from Papua New Guinea into Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-05/keeping-watch-torres-strait
When she isn’t busy with her business and family, Leigh Smith spends her time learning new skills as a public affairs officer in the Army Reserve.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-07/reserve-work-offers-mum-part-time-opportunities
An Air Force C-17A Globemaster III airlifted Vietnamese military personnel and equipment to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-04/adf-supports-vietnam-un-mission
The team at HMAS Coonawarra took some time to provide community service and engagement at the local Darwin animal shelter.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-05/pawfect-day-darwin-animal-shelter
Sixteen young men and women considering joining the ADF in a trade role were given some hands-on experience at HMAS Stirling.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-03/experience-knowledge-traded