The horsepower behind Joint Task Force 633’s firefighting capability in the Middle East has returned to Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-08/fire-trucks-return-australia
Able Seaman Harriet Shepperd's childhood admiration for a Navy warship visiting Hobart led to her being on deck for the latest visit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-08/from-childhood-awe-pride-deck
HMAS Hobart will sail into the River Derwent for the Royal Hobart Regatta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-05/hmas-hobart-heads-tassie-regatta
Two aircraft flew 50 tonnes of vital fire retardant powder to Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-05/air-force-makes-second-delivery-fire-retardant
A year after being paralysed in a swimming pool accident, Able Seaman Cooper Blackwood is walking, and says his attitude helped in his recovery.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-15/one-step-time
The Navy Band has recorded a new rendition of the Australian national anthem featuring the new lyrics.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-04/anthem-vessel-change
Petty Officer Matthew Teis has been awarded the 2021 Chief of Navy Excellence in Innovation Award for his 3D printed face shields.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-04/3d-printing-shields-frontline-staff
New anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles are being considered as part of a $1 billion investment announced by the government.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-02/huge-boost-missile-program
Bizarre animals and white sand beaches consumed the daydreams of Able Seaman Brittany Alexander before her move to Australia from Canada.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-04/daydreams-come-true-able-seaman
An adventurous spirit led Sub-Lieutenant Nancy Cotton to move to Australia from the UK and eventually join the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-02/many-roads-navy-career
A rededication service was held in Glenbrook, NSW, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of five RAAF members killed in a plane crash.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-01/memorial-rededicated-glenbrook
Exercise for infantry platoon commanders and their sergeants provided an opportunity for them to get to know each other's leadership styles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-02-01/taking-first-shot-developing-leadership
In arduous conditions, Leading Seaman Steven Palu worked to recover the remains of three marines.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-29/kudos-divers-brave-efforts
Leading Seaman Simone Henare's work on submarines earned her a Conspicuous Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-29/award-excellence-logistics
Warrant Officer Class 2 Lance Keighran developed the learning packages that streamlined the initial training for Army drivers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-30/driving-change-has-been-rewarded
Private Zed Barrett tried various careers before settling on the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-29/variety-spice-army-life
ADF personnel involved in Operation Fiji Assist 20-21 have been praised by senior officers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-28/spirit-giving-put-into-action-fiji
Leading Seaman Christopher Sanders has been rewarded for his work aboard Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-28/communications-sailor-recognised-work
A modern horse-training technique inspired Navy’s recruiting team when they swapped their desks for grassy paddocks during a recent planning day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-29/horses-inspire-new-ideas-encourage-joining-up
Director-General Defence Community Organisation Paul Way received the Public Service Medal in the Australia Day honours.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-26/work-transition-program-rewarded
The doctors and nurses were embedded in the medical facility at Iraq’s Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre late last year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-28/medical-team-deployment-first-adf
Aviation crews embarked on HMAS Adelaide flew more than 166 hours, delivering 71,475kg of aid through 62 vertical replenishments during Operation Fiji Assist 20-1.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-25/helicopters-vital-delivery-supplies-fiji
Air Force reservist Squadron Leader Harold Cheung deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist on the first day of the summer holiday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-29/principal-gives-up-holiday-help-virus-fight
Chaplain Ricky Su received a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s Australia Day honours.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-26/chaplains-welfare-work-recognised
This year's recipients have brought dedication and expertise to their various fields of endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-26/defence-personnel-recognised-aust-day-honours
Working over the holidays is not something people usually love, but for Navy Reservist Seaman Sophie Van Der Linden it was a welcome opportunity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-25/zoology-student-covid-19-frontline
Former abattoir worker Leading Aircraftman Lawson McCurran is on deployment as an Air Force network technician.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-24/career-change-dishes-up-opportunities-meat-packer
Navy and Tickford Racing this month celebrated 10 years of the highly successful Navy Industry Outplacement Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-27/navy-tickford-racing-celebrate-partnership
An eight-ship formation of F/A-18A/B Hornets filled the Williamtown skyline in a fitting farewell to the aircraft as it was retired from No. 77 Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-27/hornets-farewelled-williamtown
A chat with a friend led Warrant Officer Class 2 Cheryl Peebles to join the Army 35 years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-25/chat-friend-inspires-long-career