For the first time, a small unmanned aerial system has been used to provide targeting support to 1st Armoured Regiment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/sky-ranger-innovation-target
Three sailors from the same town are serving on the same frigate at the same time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/small-world-northams-navy
A didgeridoo competition at the mess and flights for members of the local Indigenous community were among the activities held to celebrate NAIDOC Week at RAAF Base Amberley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/indigenous-community-flying-high-naidoc-week
Air Force personnel put their chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence capability to the test during Exercise Toxic Safari.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-17/decontamination-skills-tested-during-exercise
Warrant Officer Stephen Weaver said NAIDOC Week provided an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture of Indigenous people.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/naidoc-week-celebrates-rich-culture
ADF personnel and military equipment were placed around King George Square, Queensland, to support the Legacy Do more than Remember campaign.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/defence-comes-aid-legacy
Traditional Indigenous artefacts were on display at RAAF Base Williamtown to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/ancient-artefacts-display-raaf-base
The challenge has been set to find the families of a World War II Wellington Bomber crew after the gifting of a photograph.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/photo-sets-challenge-find-families
While both military and civilian personnel receive medals for their operational service, there are some key differences to the awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/medal-differences-talking-point-middle-east
Private Mackenzie Togo has been recognised for his dedication to the establishment and growth of the Australian Army Drone Racing Team.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/drone-racer-recognised-growing-team
Personnel from 7th Combat Brigade honed their planning and warfighting skills on Exercise Diamond Catalyst.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/exercise-tests-brigades-warfighting-skills
It was an historic win for RAAF No. 3 Security Forces Squadron in the Simpson Trophy competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/sharp-shooters-zero-history
From Stolen Generation to serving his country, former Leading Aircraftman George Tongerie has been honoured at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/display-honours-indigenous-airman
Personnel from No. 2 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown have grown beards for a Soldier On fundraiser.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-16/squadrons-hair-raising-effort-veterans
In a first for the RAAF, a KC-30A tanker was refuelled in the air by a foreign air force in what was dubbed Boom Camp in the Northern Territory.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/boom-time-bowser-raaf-tankers
The Australian War Memorial’s Indigenous Liaison Officer Michael Bell held tours during NAIDOC Week to rekindle Indigenous history.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/future-meets-indigenous-past
An innovative, time-saving and cost-effective idea has led to Leading Seaman Boatswain Mate Bradley Reynolds awarded a gold commendation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/gold-commendation-awarded-safe-idea
Lance Bombardier Lauren Kreis and Lance Corporal David Zammit are the joint winners of this year’s Forces Command Soldier of the Year award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/pair-joint-winners-soldier-year-award
HMAS Arunta’s marine technicians have been praised for their ingenuity in repairing a forecastle door during a storm while at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/damaged-door-opens-opportunity-test-skills
Lance Corporal Scott Simmonds is on a six-month deployment to the United Nations Force in Cyprus.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/opportunity-driving-force-first-deployment
Apart from selling snacks and drinks, HMAS Arunta's canteen is promoting the name and reputation of the ship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/ships-canteen-promotes-brand-arunta
The ADF leaders commanding the COVID-19 task force visited the Queensland State Disaster Coordination Centre to commit to further support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/adf-leaders-commit-covid-19-support
Ten gap year sailors and officers have been lending a helping hand in the galley of HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/gap-year-sailors-help-cook-up-storm
A room at Gallipoli Barracks now features a mural in a tribute to the history of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Qld Mounted Infantry).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/watering-hole-mural-honours-units-history
Flying proudly at the front gate of RAAF Base East Sale is a PC-9/A propeller painted by Gunaikurnai artist Alfie Hudson.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-13/painted-propeller-spins-yarn-about-sacrifice
The end of October’s Mental Health Awareness Month was marked at HMAS Kuttabul gymnasium with a novel marathon to raise money for Soldier On.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/sailors-marathon-efforts-raise-3500-soldier
Task Force COVID-19 personnel have been praised for their response to the pandemic.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/personnel-thanked-support
Australians serving in the Middle East have joined the broader ADF in recognising NAIDOC Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/flags-raised-middle-east-mark-naidoc-week
Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on operations across the Middle East commemorated Remembrance Day with their coalition partners.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/operations-paused-reflect-past-sacrifices
Many people order food with their phones, but Joint Terminal Attack Controllers hidden behind enemy lines can use them to call in air strikes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-12/air-strike-orders-phoned-from-menu