Major General Cheryl Pearce has completed a milestone deployment to Cyprus as the first Australian Commander of the UN Peacekeeping force on the island.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-06/milestone-deployment-complete
Many people who took part in the firefighting effort during last summer’s bushfire emergency will be awarded the National Emergency Medal with clasp.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-07/medal-recognises-bushfire-service
Two Australian personnel deployed with Joint Task Force 633 provided mental health support to forces in the Sinai Peninsula after a fatal helicopter crash in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-08/pair-provide-mental-health-support-after-crash
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker's military career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-09/peacekeeping-opportunity-serve-pride
Prototyping is underway at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-07/preparation-underway-build-new-frigates
ADF personnel on deployment in the Middle East late last year raised $1650 for the charity 42 for 42 in a marathon effort.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-07/marathon-effort-middle-east-charity
A desire to pursue travel and adventure shaped the decision of Warrant Officer Class Two Jason McLeish to join the Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-10/deployment-another-adventure
ADF members last month took part in a sports festival that honoured all those who have been on the front line during last year's emergencies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-02/sporting-chance-honour-those-front-line
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell and Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty have praised the work of Defence personnel this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-22/praise-end-tough-year
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised the work of ADF personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-22/shining-lights-pm-thanks-adf
Supporting the NSW Government’s COVID-19 mandatory hotel quarantine program has been rewarding for a solider and aircraftwoman.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-26/new-landscape-offers-rewarding-experience
A demonstration of the board game Hedgemony was played in Defence’s Russell Offices, Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-29/war-strategies-honed-board-game
Exercise Vigilant Scimitar was held at the Townsville Field Training Area in November.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-24/helicopter-power-comes-together
The first operational test for the newly built range operations centre at the Woomera Test Range was a successful mission from space.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-22/mission-from-space-opens-opportunities
Air Force has welcomed the collaboration between CASG and Defence industry to help save Australian aviation jobs lost during the pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-22/collaboration-aviation-job-saver
Soldiers from the 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, cleaned up the overgrown garden of 92-year-old Legacy widow Myrie McPherson in Lismore.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-23/soldiers-blitz-widows-backyard
In the year of coronavirus, 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion’s mascot Corporal Toby Tebiass faced his own set of restrictions and time off base.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-27/weighty-issue-mascot
Former World War II Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force telephonist Thelma Zimmerman has received a medallion for her support of the United States Army Small Ships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-31/small-ships-give-big-honour-wwii-veteran
Walbunja woman and artist Katrina Stewart's painting will appear on the cover of the Air Force Indigenous Affairs Action Plan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-28/indigenous-artist-finds-common-ground
Today was meant to be the day Army's Warrant Officer Class 2 Meika Wright set sail on the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-26/soldier-yachtie-twice-competed-sydney-hobart
Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 ADF Gap Year program sailors who have returned to service to support the high-risk weather season and Operation COVID-19 Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-23/gap-year-sailors-ready-support-operations
Air Force members posted to Victoria’s RAAF Williams and RAAF Base Point Cook made a contribution to fighting COVID-19 in their own backyard.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-30/quartet-lead-way-close-home
Personnel from HMAS Penguin took part in the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-22/navy-crew-walks-talk-domestic-violence
Private Louise Joselyn is embarked in Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-22/soldier-spend-festive-season-sea
After 38 years of service in the Air Force, Warrant Officer Jen Riches has put down her pace stick.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-24/retiring-warrant-officer-pace-setter
A recruiting slogan first inspired Sergeant David Hutton to join the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-17/new-challenges-offer-each-day
Members of the 7th Combat Signal Regiment and 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, are supporting Queensland's mandatory hotel quarantine for international arrivals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-18/virus-keeps-soldiers-duty-over-christmas
Lieutenant Johnston received the Leeuwin Trust Fund Sword for being dux of the Maritime Logistics Officers Application Course in 2019.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-21/top-student-praises-supporters
Engineering students from the University of Newcastle toured Navy establishments in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-18/high-tech-tour-showcases-opportunities
Cairns-based Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription hosted a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer on an eight-day search.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-21/navy-joins-effort-stop-illegal-reef-fishing