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
Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill, who grew up in Warrnambool on the Great Ocean Road, is helping communities in NSW recover.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-09/flood-clean-up-work-rewarding
Headquarters Air Combat Group personnel raised more than $7700 for Soldier On by walking or running 96km throughout March.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-13/air-force-personnel-trek-charity
Air Force has a new airborne mission system set to revolutionise the way navigators are trained.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-13/navigation-training-takes-new-direction
Lieutenant Commander Dale Axford has been deployed to the United States as part of a strike group for the third time in his career
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-12/third-times-charm-officer-exchange
Baseball-style padded ‘bump’ caps have led to a dramatic decrease in head injuries in trainees at RAAF Base Wagga
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-12/its-hats-safety
Tests do not normally rate as a favourite moment, but for Recruit Isabella Thaiday, it was her time to shine. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-14/swimming-test-no-problem-recruit
Navy has been involved in rescue, recovery and clean up efforts during Operation NSW Flood Assist. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/fighting-winning-ashore
The commander of the ADF’s support to the flood recovery efforts in NSW has praised the work of all involved.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-09/hard-work-recognised
More than 50 years of hard work by NSW oyster farmer James Ford, of Gumma, was washed away by the recent floods.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-09/adf-helps-oyster-farmer-get-back-deck
HMA Ships Anzac and Sirius made an immediate impact with their international counterparts in the French-led Exercise La Perouse.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/collective-skills-put-test
They say you can’t flex cardio, but the ability to run more than basic fitness assessment (BFA) distance and find enjoyment is considered a skill by some. That’s the idea behind the “Running, Change” program; taking about 20 soldiers from Gallipoli Barracks who either don’t enjoy running, are…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-07/running-change
Fifty-one members of the Air Force joined Army and Navy personnel on Operation NSW Flood Assist as tasks piled up.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/air-force-grounded-flood-clean-up
Four engineers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) are working alongside ADF personnel in the clean-up and recovery efforts in flood-affected areas around Port Macquarie.   The RFMF members – who arrived in Australia in early March for training exercises – are embedded with Army’s…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-07/fijian-engineers-support-flood-recovery
Two serving Army officers and a retired officer rode their bicycles 1000km in seven days to raise money for cancer research.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-09/soldiers-up-tour-de-cure-challenge
Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces worked with Australian infantry soldiers on Exercise Coral Soldier.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/fijians-join-aussie-soldiers-urban-training
The ship's company of HMAS Sirius conducted a series of exercises with the Royal Malaysian Navy corvette KD Lekir.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/malaysia-australia-replenish-relationship
Women’s roles in combat are taking another step forward with the development of combat equipment designed for women.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/women-fitted-fight
HMAS Sirius has completed one of its biggest ever Replenishment at Sea on March 31.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-08/sirius-has-day-remember