Australians will go into battle against the Turks again on Anzac Day, but this time on a rugby league field in at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-23/adf-play-turks-nrl-curtain-raiser
In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Seroja, for the first time an all-female medical team deployed to support the domestic disaster relief recovery efforts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-28/all-female-medical-team-take-disaster-relief
Following Tropical Cyclone Seroja, the ADF is providing support to cyclone-affected communities of Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-22/adf-supporting-cyclone-affected-communities
Defence staff are helping Services Australia with the processing of Australian Government Disaster Relief Payment claims.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-27/defence-helps-get-funds-those-need
Captain Alex Heuston is currently deployed on Operation Okra and will commemorate Anzac Day in Kuwait.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-25/anzac-pride-show-middle-east
Anzac Day will be very different this year for 24-year-old Private Osama Ahmed, who currently is deployed to Vanuatu.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-23/technology-allows-soldier-continue-tradition
HMAS Sydney has won a novel title and strengthened ties with the United States Navy, thanks to the ability of crew members to do push-ups.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-27/strengthening-international-ties-push-ups
This year, Air Force marked its centenary, but the service was born in the Army and had a baptism of fire during World War I.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-22/baptism-fire-fledgling-air-force
Exercise Coral Soldier provided an opportunity for Fijian and Australian soldiers to share their knowledge by working together.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-28/exercise-sharing-knowledge
More than 1,000 soldiers and civilians ran the streets of Gallipoli Barracks for the Run Army fun run, raising more than $46,000 for Legacy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-21/running-legacy
The RAN could soon use remote autonomous systems to jam mine explosives under a new program being explored through industry providers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-30/tech-paves-way-future-anti-mine-capabilities
Many ADF personnel will be spending Anzac Day supporting the Western Australian Government after Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-24/deployment-during-anzac-day
Sergeant Craig Cole is spending time with his family in Parkes, NSW, on Anzac Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-21/time-reflect-be-family
Private Scott Thompson’s deployment to help the cyclone recovery efforts in WA took him to an area where he has a strong family connection.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-27/deployment-family-affair
Air Force on April 19 delivered five Victorian State Emergency Service vehicles to Western Australia, continuing the support of cyclone recovery efforts.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-21/delivering-support-cyclone-recovery
The Malo-Bula Cup Rugby Sevens competition has helped forge closer ties between the Fijian, Tongan and Australian Armies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-20/show-mateship-quality-rugby
Although Warrant Officer Class One Allan Ryan wasn’t born in Lismore, NSW, he is heading to his “hometown” for Anzac Day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-21/soldier-returns-home-anzac-day
A year after establishing its largest domestic operation, the ADF is now assisting the vaccine rollout.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-19/fight-continues-one-year
Staff and ambassadors from the Indigenous health organisation, Deadly Choices, took part in an Army obstacle course at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-04-28/obstacle-course-brings-team-together
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