Able Seaman Britney Beech has been looking forward to Christmas for months.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-20/sailor-counts-down-christmas
The Royal Australian Navy took part in a virtual trilateral naval warfare exercise this month.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-10/navies-exercise-virtual-high-seas
Able Seaman Marine Technician Steven Collie has opened Stevie C’s Barbershop in HMAS Ballarat.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-10/marine-technician-cut-above
A Joint Task Force 633 team in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth overall in this year’s Cyber Warrior Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-10/cyber-teams-put-their-skills-test
The rolling hills of Kangarilla would keep most residents in the idyllic location, but not Air Vice-Marshal Tracy Smart.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-10/career-takes-off-after-leaving-farm
Defence is undertaking a comprehensive review of its procurement processes with the aim of cutting red tape for Australian industry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/defence-aims-cut-red-tape-industry
Defence brought women together from different ranks and services for the first Remarkable Women panel event on November 4.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/remarkable-women-inspire-reserves
Colonel Mark Coyle handed command of Operation Aslan to Colonel Tom Nairn on December 4.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/change-adf-command-south-sudan
Ask Trooper Aimee Doolan why she wanted to join the Army, and her answer is simple: it was the example set by her mother, Julie.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/daughter-driven-mothers-example
Thanks to a series of collaborative training activities with Air Force, Army’s engineering equipment can be loaded for airlift faster than ever before.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/training-enables-faster-take-off-engineers
No. 76 Squadron personnel at RAAF Base Williamtown are ditching their daily shave in support of Movember and Decembeard.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-08/squadron-supports-growing-initiative
Defence members rowed, marched, and pumped their way to raising $4120.50 for the Wagga Women’s Health Centre in the RAAF Base Wagga Endurathon on November 12.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-08/endurathon-supports-wagga-women
Members of 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conducted Exercise Wirra Jaya in a virtual format for the first time from Robertson Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/international-exercise-goes-virtual
The RAAF School of Technical Training has developed a mentoring program for Navy, Army and Air Force trainees.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/mentoring-program-all-about-you
Defence is adopting a new approach to the sustainment of its Navy fleet, creating significant opportunities for Australian industry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/naval-sustainment-creates-industry-opportunities
Army Headquarters personnel raised money for the Sally Man in this year's 24-hour AHQ Charity Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/charity-challenge-supports-sally-man
The ship’s company of HMAS Penguin has taken part in an annual charity event that aims to stop domestic violence against women.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/hmas-penguin-takes-stand-against-domestic-violence
Bagpipes might not be every Latino’s instrument of choice, but a soldier who arrived in Australia alone from Bolivia when he was 19 now leads his unit’s pipes and drums.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/pipes-are-calling-bolivian-born-soldier
Navy Clearance Diver Lieutenant Commander Michael Gough has celebrated two decades of continuous service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-09/diving-officer-retires-after-40-years
Corporal Jessica Guinan has ensured some people in the community who are doing it tough will have some joy this Christmas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-07/bringing-joy-others-christmas
Two sailors deployed to Brisbane Airport on Operation COVID-19 Assist were honoured to meet a relative of Edward 'Teddy' Sheean, VC.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/sailors-hear-tale-gallantry-airport
Two of Defence’s most accomplished rising stars of research have been selected to take part in the Superstars of STEM initiative.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/researchers-begin-journey-stem-superstardom
Small acts of kindness by ADF personnel at international airports are enough to bring stressed Australians returning home to tears.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/personnel-making-difference-operation
It was mate against mate before a gas turbine engine roared to life at 200,000rpm signalling the end of the 2020 Aviation Engineering Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/808-squadron-defends-engineering-title
HMAS Canberra and the ACT Vets came together to play a charity match on Kapyong Oval.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/football-ignites-childhood-passions
Air Force and Army have combined forces to spread some Christmas cheer in remote areas of Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/spartan-brings-christmas-cheer-remote-locations
With the aim of improving aviation safety, the Defence Aviation Safety Authority joined civilian counterparts in a landmark virtual convention.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/defence-co-hosts-virtual-convention-air-safety
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with its ADF equivalent, the Defence Flight Safety Bureau.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/improved-air-safety-aim-memorandum
Air Force’s support to Operation Southern Discovery in Antarctica took off with the delivery of some heavy duty caterpillars.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/globemasters-deliver-caterpillars-antarctica
On International Day of People with a Disability, a Defence employee shares the story of the support she has received, along with her guide dog.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-03/defence-employer-choice-jo-wiley