Adelaide schoolmates Reginald Anock and Keith Thomas fought in the Battle of Kapyong in Korea 70 years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-22/veterans-reflect-battle-kapyong
An ADF medical team has deployed from Australia's main operating base in the Middle East to Sinai, Egypt, to help manage cases of COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-29/adf-responds-covid-19-outbreak-egypt
Navy’s Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit tested its newest deployable meteorological equipment in a field adjacent to HMAS Penguin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-20/new-weather-forecasting-kit-put-test
The Australian Government has announced a $7 million emergency relief assistance package for areas of Timor-Leste devastated by floods earlier this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-19/humanitarian-support-timor-leste-flood-relief
The Puckapunyal Military Area has become the first restricted access military base in Australia to introduce a weekly parkrun event.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-19/pucka-parkrun-off-flying-start
A highlight of a recent family day on board HMAS Adelaide was sailing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was a navigational feat.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-16/tight-fit-adelaide-sails-under-iconic-bridge
The Navy Chaplaincy Branch conference at HMAS Penguin explored research on the value of chaplaincy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-19/navy-chaplains-congregate
A United States Navy officer has been presented with a Commander Australian Fleet Silver Commendation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-19/us-naval-officer-recognised-tactical-work
In support of Air Force marking 100 years of service, the Army & Air Force Canteen Service (AAFCANS) commemorated the milestone.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-16/marking-milestone-slice-cake
Private Daniel Saumaitoga said his deployment on Operation NSW Flood Assist offered lessons in mateship, teamwork and resilience.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-15/deployment-eye-opening-experience
Lieutenant Lazarus Lai De Oliveira is an assistant weapons electrical engineering officer in HMAS Anzac.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-20/providing-ideal-platform-engineering-career
Many bands have formed in a lounge room or garage, but it’s rare for a band to emerge from the belly of a Navy frigate
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-15/bands-debut-rocks-ship
Soldiers from 13 Brigade and the Pilbara Regiment are assisting the Western Australia Government in Northampton after Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-15/adf-helps-northampton-after-cyclone-seroja
More news on Operation NSW Flood Assist:
Former refugee giving back
Hard work recognised
Flood clean-up work is 'rewarding'
ADF helps oyster farmer get back on deck
Flood-affected couple thankful for support
Bridge work connects community
The ADF established Operation NSW…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-14/operation-nsw-flood-assist-winds-down
HMAS Supply (II) was welcomed into RAN service on April 10 during a commissioning ceremony at Fleet Base East in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-13/hmas-supply-welcomed-fleet
At 17 years old, Able Seaman Lily Phillips decided to follow in her family’s footsteps and join the military.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-15/family-legacy-continues
Beards have had a long association with sailors, and in recent years there has been a growth in all things beard-related.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-16/uncovering-hairy-history
Commander Kelly Haywood still doesn’t know who nominated her for the ACT Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-14/human-face-leadership
Although the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train only existed for two years, the unit performed crucial work for the Navy and Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-22/bridging-train-carries-precious-cargo
Among HMAS Sydney’s crew are two sailors with particularly strong connections to the ship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-12/serving-sydney-family-tradition
ADF branding will be worn by a judoka for the first time in a national competition at the Canberra International Open from April 17-18
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-12/milestone-adf-martial-arts
HMAS Sydney conducted a passage exercise with USS John Finn in the waters off the coast of Southern California in early April.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-12/strengthening-partnerships-sea
More soldiers rolled up their sleeves to give blood in 2020 than any other Red Cross Lifeblood team.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-14/soldiers-roll-up-their-sleeves
As members of commissioning crew of HMAS Supply prepare for their first sea trials, they have acknowledged the important role of Defence industry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-15/caps-off-industry-support
From the small community of Ladysmith near Wagga Wagga, Able Seaman Tristan Strong has returned to Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-14/take-two-navy-supplies-opportunities
Apart from joining the Royal Australian Navy, Bulahdelah local Leading Seaman Dion Cray is sharing another milestone with his great-grandfather.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-13/following-his-great-grandfathers-footsteps
When Benalla local Able Seaman Cody McNulty joined the Navy in 2016, Tasmania was the furthest he had been from home.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-13/making-memories-board-supply
A job that sounded 'cool' to Able Seaman Deneki Stewart is now taking her to remote islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-05-04/cool-job-offers-variety
Leading Seaman Tanya Maksimovic knew exactly what do when confronted by an elephant seal asleep on a road in Antarctica.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-13/surveying-solution-antarctic-traffic-jam
Private John McKuong Dhuol came to Australia as a refugee when he was 18, and is currently supporting Operation NSW Flood Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-12/former-refugee-giving-back