Ten teams from the 6th and 7th Brigades have raised more than $22,000 for 42 for 42.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-27/epic-42-hour-fundraiser-success
A unique executive team is leading No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, which is responsible for the initial training and development of Air Force recruits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/training-unit-leaders-began-careers-recruits
Australian personnel in Egypt will be better protected from a COVID-19 outbreak after receiving 500 testing kits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-26/testing-kits-protect-multinational-force
An Australian flight commander had an unexpected reunion with two former trainee United States naval aviators while exercising on the high seas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-26/reunion-high-seas-ballarat-pilot
The woman who founded the organisation that has donated thousands of quilts and laundry bags has received a quilt of her own.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-26/stitching-up-patches-gratitude
An Air Force NAIDOC Week award has become a family affair, with the wife of last year’s winner receiving this year's award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-26/award-indigenous-work-family-affair
An ADF career has enabled Squadron Leader Ajitha Sugnanam to establish an NGO to assist those in remote locations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-26/realising-lifelong-ambition-help-others
The number of blood donations from pilots at No. 2 Flying Training School has taken off thanks to a break in flying commitments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-25/pilots-help-blood-challenge-take-off-training-school
A book written by Army’s Captain Stephanie Palfrey-Sneddon is being sold to raise money to support the education of children in South Sudan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-25/captains-book-raise-funds-african-schools
Sappers, tradies and plant operators from 11th Engineer Regiment have refined their skills in preparation for the high-risk weather season.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-25/engineers-prepared-summer-call-outs
A posting to NUSHIP Supply caused some personal conflict for Able Seaman Jahlaya Weazal, but also provided an opportunity for education.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-25/historical-conflict-posting-has-positive-outcome
Ship's company maintains high tempo of HMAS Arunta's five-month deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-24/no-rest-eve-arunta-return
Officers of the watch in HMAS Ballarat successfully manoeuvred the ship during Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-24/watch-manoeuvres
Newly commissioned Lieutenant Ian Boddy is using his previous experience as a Royal Marines’ commando to shape Navy land combat training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-23/former-commando-lands-navy-combat-training-role
The 2020 National Employer Support Awards have been announced, recognising civilian employers of ADF reservists.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-23/awards-recognise-reservists-employers
A new rotation of personnel to Air Task Group 630 has arrived in the Middle East.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-23/new-rotation-arrives-middle-east
Able Seaman Denzel Taylor comes from a long line of family who have served in Navy, dating back to his great-grandfather who joined in 1919.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-23/musical-medic-continues-proud-tradition
An Indian naval officer visited HMAS Ballarat to thank the crew for their part in his rescue during the 2018 Golden Globe Race.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-20/indian-naval-officer-thanks-ballarat-rescue-role
A passion to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather was the impetus for Squadron Leader Adrian Rodgers to serve the nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-20/squadron-leader-inspired-grandfather
Air Force participated in Exercises Lightning Spear and Lightning Ferry in the United States.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-20/lightning-cooperation-spans-ocean
A high-speed SATCOM system has been installed on a second Air Force C-130J Hercules, providing in-flight internet connection.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-19/second-hercules-fitted-flight-internet
The inaugural Commander of the Australian Maritime Task Group has handed over the role following a successful two-year appointment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-19/change-command-maritime-task-group
Army’s new Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle passed beach trials with flying colours on Exercise Sea Wader.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-19/boxers-take-beach-win
A boyhood love of model trains and aircraft sparked Squadron Leader Stephen Lampard's long career with Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-19/half-century-service-achievement
In a demonstration of their amphibious capability, the latest generation of Army vehicles has been driven on board HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-18/soldiers-drive-vehicles-adelaide-via-sea
The 14-metre historic timber flag mast at RAAF Base Point Cook has been rebuilt by a heritage specialist in the lead-up to Air Force’s centenary next year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-18/flags-fly-again-after-historic-mast-restored
Any Defence member who has passed through JTF 633’s Camp Baird is likely to have visited the coffee shop Bean Around the MEAO.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-18/warm-recognition-coffee-shop-owner
Leading Aircraftwoman Hayley Daniel has deployed from one end of the country to the other serving on Operations Pincer and COVID-19 Assist this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/busy-year-covid-frontline
Personnel at RAAF Base Edinburgh have been able to identify almost 30 Indigenous South Australian veterans in a project that aims to recognise their service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/project-recognises-indigenous-veterans
HMAS Arunta is on her way home after completing her deployment on Operation Argos.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/aruntas-time-argos-comes-close