Jungle training puts heat on RAAF security force
In preparation for Exercise Talisman Sabre, Royal Australian Air Force’s 2 Security Forces Squadron (2SECFOR) recently joined Army units in
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50 years of service – and inspiring his mob
When Commander Bertram Slape enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy as a general-entry sailor in 1972, he fulfilled a childhood
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Artist blends colours and culture
While Flight Lieutenant Aimee McCartney may not be a household name in the Australian art world, there’s little doubt her
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Centenary torch lights up in Albany
Legacy’s Centenary Torch Relay arrived in Albany, Western Australia, on 3 May at the start of its six-month journey across
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Choppers hone sub-hunting skills
Navy’s anti-surface and submarine-hunting warfare helicopters provided valuable training for aircrew and maintainers during Exercise Tigerfish. CAPTION: An MH-60R helicopter
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Bright future for Tongan soldier
A young Tongan soldier has completed a challenging infantry course with the Australian Army, and now has big plans for
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Jumping ship for desert deployment
A lot of work goes in to making sure a deployed network is up and running, but for Able Seaman
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Commemorative Coronation Coin in thanks for participation
Britain’s Defence Services Secretary, Major General Eldon Millar, has thanked Australian and Commonwealth troops taking part in the Coronation Procession
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Diversity gives training more bang for its buck
The Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School (DEOTS) at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills is a true joint workforce, with unit members
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Aussie VCs in England for Coronation
Victoria Cross recipients Corporal Mark Donaldson and Corporal Daniel Keighran, in London for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles
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Pride shines on London’s dark streets
With their path lit by the streetlamps of London, 4000 military personnel marched down The Mall in a midnight dress
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Once-in-a-lifetime experience
On his first overseas tasking as an ADF member, Leading Aircraftman Zachary O’Sullivan will be one of 4000 military personnel
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New anti-ship missile protection for Aussie ships
The Australian government has committed $180million over the next five years to modernise the anti-ship missile defence capabilities on Royal
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New head of GWEO Enterprise announced
The government today appointed the inaugural head of the new Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise. FILE PHOTO: Air
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Mastering nerve-wracking naval manoeuvres
Junior Navy officers had the chance to apply their ship-handling training in the Timor Sea while deployed on Operation Resolute.
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Operation Carnelian – military-assisted evacuation from Sudan
In followup to our story of of 3 May, the ADF has now released more details of the evacuation mission
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80 new EOD robots for the ADF
Defence has signed a $46 million contract with a [Queensland-based subsidiary of a multi-national company*] to manufacture up to 80
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Leave ANZAC Day Alone
A very special sacred day to salute our fallen from the first to the last To reflect on glorious deeds
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BRIBES – $50k retention bonus and home-purchase support
Some Australian Defence Force personnel could be eligible for a $50,000 bonus payment for ongoing service, as part of a
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First exports shipped from Queensland munitions plant
Defence manufacturer Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions’ Queensland artillery shell plant is growing exponentially as it takes another important step towards full-rate
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