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The ADF’s broad range of trades, roles and responsibilities is reflected in this year’s King’s Birthday military honours list.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-10/contributors-achievers-across-board
The Materiel Logistics (ML) Congress facilitates the logistics workforce and Defence industry to gather as a cohort. In the past this congress (previously held in 2019) has facilitated shared understanding of strategic goals and challenges, messages from key decision makers and Capability…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-materiel-logistics-congress-2024
Military police dog handler Lance Corporal Jared Willis always had joining the Army in the forefront of his mind.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/trading-bees-mpds
An electronics technician has spent five months on exchange with the submarine tender, USS Emory S. Land.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/unique-opportunity-sailors-first-underway
From elephants to pigeons, camels to donkeys, and even mice, millions of animals have been sacrificed in conflicts throughout the ages.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/honouring-all-creatures-great-small
After 25 years of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/hmas-huon-sails-into-history
Army plant operator Lance Corporal Samuel Young deployed to Nauru with the 6th Engineer Support Regiment and allied partners on Operation Render Safe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/soldier-proud-help-render-nauru-safe
Navy recently marked the 75th anniversary of rising above the waves and developing a fully integrated aerial combat force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/75-years-air-power-projection
Exercise Rhino Run culminated in a 24-hour crescendo of combat power at the Cultana Training Area in South Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/exercise-culminates-explosion-firepower
Most soldiers have a yarn or two to spin about Flo Joe, the kelpie-cross bomb sniffer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-07/remembering-four-legged-warrior
The SRS is a biannual reporting program that provides a view of performance across suppliers’ contracts, and allows Defence to make better, data-informed decisions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-programs/supplier-rating-system
A former cadet is inspired by the Ukrainians he is helping to train in warfighting skills.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/major-mission-purpose
Tired of being the smallest on the footy field, Sergeant Conor Reilly picked up his first set of weights at age 14.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/pushing-above-his-weight
New Zealanders who call Australia home will be the first non-Australian citizens able to join the ADF under expanded eligibility criteria.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-04/adf-opens-its-ranks-non-citizens
Philippine and Indonesian Air Force medical professionals participate in an ADF field hospital course for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/indo-pacific-partners-team-up-treat-simulated-mass-casualties
Major Stephen Ware has been awarded two Federation Stars after nearly 50 years of service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/career-full-opportunities
Fourteen apprentice technicians recently embarked on a tour of Fleet Base East and naval establishments in Sydney.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/navy-apprentices-gain-valuable-insight
The next cohort of maritime human resource officers has graduated – a significant milestone in their careers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/new-careers-chance-connect
Proactive sailors have improved the way landing craft is maintained on board landing helicopter docks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/right-tools-navys-biggest-ships
Army’s 3rd Brigade deployed to the Townsville Field Training Area and Ingham to conduct Exercise Southern Jackaroo.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/exercises-boost-interoperability
A team of explosive ordnance specialists have disposed of 18 remnants of World War 2 during Operation Render Safe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-06/committed-improving-safety
Defence engages in a wide range of programs and initiatives that drive capability and align to the Defence mission and purpose.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/programs-initiatives
Every year, members of the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council (FVEY AFIC) come together for a national directors meeting.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-05/five-nations-work-pooling-resources
A memorial service has been held for World War 2 RAAF pilot Flight Sergeant Charles Carr Atkin in The Netherlands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-03/fallen-pilot-remembered
It has been more than a century since Australians invented specialised reserve service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-05/navy-reserve-unit-lays-foundation
A group of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders spent a day walking in the shoes of a Navy sailor.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-05/opening-doors-navy-career
Sport has proven to be a unique element of the ADF and a valued part of its culture, with 30 endorsed sports to choose from.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-05/balancing-work-play
Personnel from Australia’s 3rd Brigade have trained with partner and allied forces during Exercise Brolga Run in Queensland.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-05/allies-train-crisis-combat
Australian Army personnel and allied partners are in Nauru to dispose of dangerous unexploded ordnance under Operation Render Safe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-03/partners-help-render-nauru-safe
A love of geek-culture has contributed to bolstering the mental health of Navy personnel and veterans.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-06-04/healthy-minds-name-game