Experienced manager takes the lead in the mission to recover the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa satellite
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-22/andy-plays-role-delivery-asteroid-sample
Surveillance and Control Training Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown has acknowledged the achievements of its newest graduates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-20/unit-acknowledges-achievements-graduates
More than a dozen NUSHIP Supply marine technicians completed apprenticeships without access to their ship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-21/trainees-complete-qualifications-rate-knots
Raytheon Australia has been selected as the new capability life cycle manager for the Royal Australian Navy’s Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-21/industry-foundations-continue-strengthen
HMAS Adelaide’s Communication and Information Systems sailors and Army signallers bridged the gap between the ship and personnel ashore in Fiji.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-19/staying-connected-fiji
Britton Maritime Systems was awarded the contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the newest Cape-class patrol boats.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-20/geminis-rising-from-sydney-company
New concepts for robotics and autonomous systems have been developed to assist in designing the future force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-22/future-robotics-autonomous-systems
About 120 tonnes of supplies were delivered by HMAS Adelaide to cyclone-ravaged Fiji.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-18/supply-chain-crucial-disaster-relief
The Royal Australian Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenishment ship, NUSHIP Supply, has arrived at its homeport of Garden Island, Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-15/home-sweet-home
A resupply of fire retardant powder was flown to Western Australia in a C-17A Globemaster.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-15/air-force-makes-vital-delivery-firefighters
When the role of loadmaster was opened to women, retired Warrant Officer Katrina Salvesen seized the opportunity to take on a more hands-on mustering.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-14/passion-leads-becoming-first-female-loadmaster
The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-14/submariner-awards-recognise-achievements
When Captain Gary Lawton was selected as the new Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, it felt more like a homecoming.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-13/new-chapter-commanding-officer
Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been awarded an Australian Service Medal for its contribution to Operation Bursa.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-15/operational-contribution-recognised
For Sergeant Tim O’Brien, joining the Army meant serving his country and seeing the world.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-12/serving-nation-seeing-world
We take a look back at the year that was and its many challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-12/adf-up-challenges-2020
Tools have been downed as No. 278 Squadron closed out its maintenance training support to Air Combat Group.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-08/tools-down-maintenance-training-support
When retired Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-07/testing-times-pioneer-pilot
The ADF is providing assistance to the Fijian Government in their response to Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
Personnel are working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support the Fijian Government to provide assistance to thousands of Fijians, including many from remote islands devastated…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-01-07/post-cyclone-assistance-fiji
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