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Warrant Officer Class One David John Gibbons, a sapper with 41 years’ service under his belt, has a story as diverse as the landscapes he has tackled.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-02/building-long-career-defence
A flag-raising ceremony marks the official launch of Army's 8th Operational Support Unit, formed to handle logistics for soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-02/new-unit-takes-pressure-off
RAAF conducts its first full International Aeromedical Evacuation course with officers and nurses from Malaysia, Philippines and Mongolia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-02/taking-training-beyond-borders
Defence chaplains from across the South Pacific gathered in Auckland for the first Pacific Defence Faith Forum.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-02/inaugural-faith-forum-inspires
Recognising that culture is the foundation for achieving the Defence mission, 19 Squadron developed a cultural plan and safety roadmap.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-29/safety-track
Army gunners and forward observers practise precise targeting using the M777A2 155mm howitzer weapon system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-26/honing-dangerously-close
The best cadet and ADF drone racers from across Australia fought it out at the Australian Army Cadets National Drone Racing Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/army-cadets-face-off-adf
The achievements of Team Australia were celebrated as the curtains closed on the 2024 Warrior Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/team-australia-celebrates-its-success
From sunrise to sunset, in the hills of Northern Luzon, the ADF and the Armed Forces of the Philippines strengthened bonds through training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/explosive-cooperation-philippines
Exercise Diamond Storm trains and challenges air warfare instructors with complex mission scenarios in the north.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/eye-storm
This year's Warrior Games competitors acknowledge the role their families play in their rehabilitation from illness and injury.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/support-through-good-days-bad
Thirty-seven Royal Australian Navy members began 2024 as keen volunteers on a personnel exchange program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/sharing-culture-sharing-knowledge
Anzac Shield pits triservice men’s and women’s AFL teams against their Police Fire Emergency Services counterparts in an annual grudge match.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-31/top-end-footy-builds-camaraderie
Army soldiers have exercised their freedom of entry to Lismore by marching through the streets during the city's Lantern Festival.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/lismore-army-celebrate-50-years
The Australian Amphibious Force rehearses amphibious raids and assaults at the Cowley Beach Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-07-01/soldiers-get-their-boots-wet
HMAS Choules has delivered 14 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to Fiji as part of a month-long deployment in the South West Pacific, enhancing the ADF’s engagement with Fiji and Tonga.
The delivery of the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles and spare parts to Fiji by HMAS…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-06-30/hmas-choules-embarks-pacific-deployment
Damien Batty has taken every opportunity to grow and rehabilitate, and is now competing at the Warrior Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/warrior-games-are-icing-cake
While pulling on the green and gold might be intimidating for some, it won’t be an unusual feeling for Jake Christie.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/keen-prove-himself-after-rehab-journey
A former Army medic is pushing through anxiety and a bipolar 2 diagnosis to compete at the Warrior Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/former-medic-making-splash-warrior-games
Approximately 320 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have joined 28 international partners to undertake the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
Held across training areas in and around the Hawaiian Islands from 27 June to 1 August 2024, Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024 (…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-06-28/adf-joins-worlds-largest-international-maritime-exercise
Over 500 United States Navy officers, sailors and civilian mariners will enjoy the sights of Sydney in the coming days following the arrival of the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39).
The 198 meter-long ship berthed at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, for its third port visit in Australia,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-06-28/us-navy-submarine-tender-arrives-sydney
He was unable to talk or eat and was told by doctors that he would never walk again, but nobody can tell Adam Jackson what’s possible.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/rehab-journey-pays-off-us-games
Georgia Murrell was paralysed and learning to walk again, now she’s making her dream of representing Australia at the Warrior Games come true.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/dream-comes-true-warrior-games
Despite being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, Sergeant Emily Lahey is working on achieving personal bests at the Warrior Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/determined-reach-her-goals-against-all-odds
Nigel Coutts has been blown up twice, hit by a car and sustained injuries jumping out of a plane, but he still has his spirit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/injuries-reduce-nine-life-nigel-down-four
Petty Officer Justin Brown was “so bloody nervous” to push himself out of his comfort zone taking on four sports at the Warrior Games.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-28/taking-leap-out-his-comfort-zone
One of Air Force’s most challenging training activities has concluded in the Northern Territory, with the successful completion of Exercise Diamond Storm 24.
The three-week exercise tested the planning and decision-making skills of candidate Air Warfare Instructors across nine distinct roles…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-06-27/exercise-diamond-storm-24-graduates-new-air-warfare-instructors-air-force
Saying Jamie Smyth has been focused on training in the lead-up to the Warrior Games is an understatement – he is ready to make his mark.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-27/keeping-his-eye-prize
Leading Aircraftman Paul Street is recognised with an award and commendation for building the framework for the BlueRoom simulator.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-27/nuts-bolts-approach-takes-off
When Tricia Reynolds said she applied for the Warrior Games just for the team tracksuit, she was only half joking.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-27/proud-be-back-uniform