With a passion for challenging herself, Lieutenant Commander Siobhan Sturdy is a well-deserved finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-21/jump-challenge-yourself
A RAAF P-8A Poseidon has completed the first air-to-air refuelling of a surveillance aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/air-air-refuelling-first
In a show of friendship and support, the ADF stood alongside police during Police Remembrance Day services on the NSW-Victoria border.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/remembering-fallen-police-colleagues
Hard work and dedication has landed Chief Petty Officer Jessica Buley a nomination in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/mentoring-advocate-nominated-award
Members of the Air Force Test Ranges Squadron have gone underground during an inspection of the Woomera Prohibited Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/squadron-heads-underground-patrol
Two Darwin-based sailors were recently promoted at a ceremony a long way from the ocean.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/outback-promotions-sailors
Personnel from No. 65 Air Base Recovery Squadron have put their explosive ordnance disposal skills to the test during Exercise Regal Burrow.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-21/explosive-exercise-tests-essential-skills
Able Seaman Asahel Heeney’s first operational deployment was a long way from the sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/sailors-first-deployment-long-way-from-sea
The crew of HMAS Ballarat has been reminded of the important role Navy plays in protecting Australia’s vital offshore energy resources.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/ballarat-protects-energy-resources
Joint Task Force 633’s Force Support Element 12 handed its responsibilities to Force Support Element 13 on Operation Accordion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/handover-ensures-logistics-support
Air Force Band members are rolling up their sleeves for the Defence Blood Challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/banding-together-make-difference
As a young man, Warrant Officer David Pritchard worked for WWII pilot Clive Caldwell and decades later is being recognised for his own service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-20/career-took-off-after-time-legendary-pilot
Captain Letitia van Stralen's commitment to Navy people made her an ideal nominee for the ADM Women in Defence Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/passion-navy-leads-nomination
A passion for retaining women in Defence has resulted in Petty Officer Natalie Stephens becoming a finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/be-role-model-other-women-need-you-be
Sergeant Bert Le-Merton (retd) has completed a 96km walk, raising more than $84,000 for Soldier On.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/wwii-veteran-completes-epic-walk
Physical Training Instructor Leading Seaman Matthew Rowe is conducting 27 training sessions a week on HMAS Arunta.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/aruntas-crew-stays-fit-fight-sea
Defence scientists are helping to build trust in robotic and autonomous systems to encourage their uptake within the future ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/creating-future-ready-adf
Sergeant James Jacob was the sole ground support equipment fitter at Camp McNamara, while deployed to the Middle East region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/maintenance-support-crucial-operation
Major General Chris Field is deployed to US Army Central’s forward headquarters in Kuwait on Operation Okra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-19/breaking-new-ground-middle-east
An app has helped personnel in HMAS Cerberus hold a COVID-19 safe running event.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-16/technology-running-show
HMAS Moreton ship’s company and their four-legged friends have kept traditions alive with a blessing of the animals ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-16/dogs-have-their-day-hmas-moreton
RAAF veteran and author Tony Brady received acknowledgement by the prestigious Mander Jones Awards for his new book.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-16/bucket-list-task-pays-off-raaf-veteran
Sergeant Kieran Preston was awarded the silver swab for undergoing 20 nasal swabs in the Middle East.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-16/silver-lining-deployment
More ADF personnel are assisting at Sydney Airport and quarantine hotels as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-15/helping-more-australians-return-home
Warrant Officer of the Air Force Fiona Grasby is fostering a 'rich tapestry' of diversity and inclusion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-15/inspirational-people-enrich-leaders-journey
Comedians Dave Hughes and Anthony Lehmann provided some Friday night fun for ADF members deployed to Victoria in support of Operation COVID-19 Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-14/virtual-comedy-treat-stirs-real-laughs
Flight Lieutenant Lauren Hartley has shone during the tough times of Covid-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-14/pride-promotion-serving-community
Staff cadets at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, have completed the arduous Exercise Shaggy Ridge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-13/gruelling-exercise-tests-leadership-skills
For personnel in HMAS Moreton, checking in on one another’s mental health is part of a weekly routine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-13/mental-health-priority-hmas-moreton
Signaller Jordan Massari joined the Army after making a pact with a friend at high school.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-10-13/pact-leads-army-career