ADF members and the United States Marine Corp held services on February 19 to commemorate the bombing of Darwin in 1942.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/bombing-darwin-commemorated
An F-35A aircraft has been inducted into BAE Systems Australia’s maintenance depot as part of the next major milestone in the Joint Strike Fighter Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/first-f-35a-maintenance
Former Petty Officer Danny Joyce was presented with an Australian Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-26/sailor-testament-defence-values
Construction of a new health and wellbeing facility is due to start mid-year at Puckapunyal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/fitness-first-new-puckapunyal-centre
ADF members working on the COVID-19 frontline were among the first Australians to be vaccinated.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/frontline-personnel-vaccinated
Five donated fire trucks were delivered to Papua New Guinea by HMAS Choules in appreciation of PNG's help to Australia during last summer's bushfires.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/truckload-thanks
HMA Ships Gascoyne and Diamantina flexed their mine-hunting muscles during the first phase of their Fleet Concentration Period.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/minehunters-flex-muscles-during-exercise
An Air Force C-130J Hercules will make two 4600km return trips to New Zealand to take part in the Wings Over Wairarapa air show amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-25/herculean-effort-ensures-show-goes
Reservist Corporal Mohammed Alam has been recognised for his prolific volunteering for military and community service with an Australia Day Medallion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/prolific-volunteer-earns-australia-day-medallion
It's been nearly 70 years since former Able Seaman Ronald Bergman undertook his training at HMAS Cerberus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/wwii-veteran-visits-base-where-his-service-began
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell was full of praise for personnel on a recent visit to south-east Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/cdf-offers-praise-checks-out-boxers
Army has rolled out a telematics system that tracks vehicle speeds and driver hours to many of its vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/tracking-system-all-about-driver-safety
Townsville-based Army units displayed their capabilities so each unit could learn more about the equipment used by others in the brigade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-24/show-capabilities-improves-understanding
Soldiers of 1st Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, participated in their annual High Explosive Week in the Wide Bay Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/exploding-into-2021
Soldiers from 8/9RAR conduct tests at the urban operations' training facility in Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/battalion-leads-charge-safety
Commander of the Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Mark Hammond handed out awards during a recent visit to HMAS Coonawarra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/top-efforts-top-end-rewarded
Soldiers from 13 Brigade answered the call to assist WA Police at checkpoints.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/soldiers-answer-call-assistance
Ten years ago more than 1200 ADF personnel deployed to Far North Queensland after Tropical Cyclone Yasi devastated the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/remembering-yasi-10-years
Army officer cadets studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy learn practical leadership skills in field exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/bush-classroom-trainee-leaders
Major works are underway at the Western Australian naval base, which are designed to also protect the natural environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/hmas-stirling-continues-grow
HMAS Hobart's crew put their submarine detection and tracking capabilities to the test with submarine HMAS Sheean.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-22/submarine-spotting-skills-put-test
Corporal Gealan Toullea has been awarded the Hassett Award for exceptional junior leadership
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/exceptional-junior-leadership-recognised
Petty Officer Jake Garrick loves his job as a physical training instructor in HMAS Harman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-23/more-lifestyle-than-job
Australia, Japan and the United States combine for Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/trilateral-training-disaster-relief
Air Force personnel with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, are gathering samples from places of significance around the country to use in centenary celebrations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/shells-symbolise-links-country
The workshops of Force Support Element - 13 in the Middle East region gained an eager new recruit for an afternoon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-20/commander-tools
Serving alongside ADF personnel, five Defence public servants are deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-19/defence-civilians-have-operations-covered
A new virtual reality training platform is allowing crews of protected mobility vehicles to experience life-like combat scenarios.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/vr-sets-scene-new-training
A small celebration was held at Fighter World Aviation Museum to mark the 80th anniversary of RAAF Base Williamtown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-17/raaf-base-williamtown-turns-80
Six RAAF embeds in the Middle East region are teaching their US Air Force counterparts some Aussie customs and lingo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-18/taste-australiana-middle-east