At 100 years of age, former RAAF Warrant Officer, Kevin Statham, credits his long life to being happily married and enjoying his hobbies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-25/former-air-gunner-shares-tale
Personnel from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron conducted live-fire training at the Singleton Military Training Area from April 27 to May 14.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/air-force-security-forces-put-test
The 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete was commemorated in a unique way at RAAF Base Richmond on June 5.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/battle-commemorated-dance
Navy's Recruit School has met the challenges of COVID-19, training 1448 new sailors since the pandemic began.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/recruit-school-meets-covid-19-challenges
No. 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce graduated its first centenary-year pilots.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-24/first-pilots-centenary-year-graduate
The Protected Mobility Tactical Trainer is one of the latest innovations embraced by Army and is helping to achieve a future-ready force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-28/training-future-ready-force
The Captain Cook Graving Dock at Sydney’s Garden Island has been recognised as a National Engineering Landmark by Engineers Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/dry-dock-national-landmark
Lance Corporal Jessica Hoult participated in a run to raise awareness and funds for domestic and family violence prevention.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/run-brings-dark-issue-light
Foreign military officials have visited various sites across the Northern Territory and South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/defence-base-visits-improve-relationships
Senior ADF Officer at RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Carty visited two Gold Coast-based Air Force veterans who had celebrated their 100th birthdays.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/two-air-force-centenarians-honoured
HMAS Anzac was only hours from home following a two-month deployment when the ship’s company received an urgent call for help.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/delayed-homecoming-source-pride-family
Three of Albany’s young aviation enthusiasts won a scholarship experience to participate in a weekend of RAAF activities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/experience-lifetime
As part of this year’s Air Force centenary celebrations, RAAF Base Pearce opened its gates to those who have served before and the next generation of aviators.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-23/veterans-honoured-future-aviators-inspired
Australian loadmasters have distinguished themselves during exchange postings with the United States Army’s C-27J Spartans.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/loadmasters-recognised-us-achievement-medal
Air Lift Systems Program Office has taken a fresh approach to showcasing the C-27J Spartan’s capability across Defence and industry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-17/showcasing-c-27j-spartan
Deploying to South-East and north-east Asia for two months was a memorable experience for the crew of HMAS Parramatta – but nothing beats the feeling of coming home.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/parramatta-sails-back-sydney
Joanna Minuzzo and two friends founded the Cairns Defence Community Support Group in 2019.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-22/support-network-that-understands
ADF members and families from Darwin and Tindal were invited to a Defence Community Organisation family day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/family-day-darwin
Exercise Arnhem Thunder saw personnel on exchange from the Royal Air Force fill key positions on Australia’s E-7A Wedgetail.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/international-exchange-exercise
One hundred and seventy three proud graduates of the Royal Australian Naval College have completed the New Entry Officers Course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/new-navy-officers-welcomed-fleet
A team of eight crew members from No. 36 Squadron delivered humanitarian assistance to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/adf-delivers-humanitarian-assistance
Soldiers from the 1st Brigade, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces and the United States Marines took part in an opening ceremony parade of Exercise Southern Jackaroo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/opening-ceremony-combined-arms-exercise
Lance Corporal Brendan Cox first experienced military life, taking part in Army’s Gap Year program in 2008, looking for adventure.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/complementary-career-army-reserve-soldier
Sappers from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment have made an explosive return to live-fire training during Exercise Diamond Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-21/explosive-return-live-fire-training
Air Force will deploy over 300 personnel and approximately 30 aircraft in the NT for Exercise Rogue Ambush 21.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-15/rogue-ambush-commences-nt
Air Force has successfully completed Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21 in the Northern Territory.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-15/exercise-arnhem-thunder-completes-top-end
HMAS Ballarat’s ship’s canteen is one of the busiest compartments on the ship, especially as the Fleet embraces contactless, COVID-Safe port visits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-18/ships-canteen-boosts-morale-deployment
HMAS Ballarat has been refuelled during a rendezvous with two United States Navy ships during her regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-16/ballarat-refuelled-united-states-navy
Exercise Diamond Walk has been a crucial exercise developing the employment of supporting equipment and using new communication tactics.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-16/smart-support-solutions-aid-fight
Private Tui Swann is looking forward to continuing a family tradition with the Army’s long running training establishment in South-East Asia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-06-16/steeped-history