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Australian Army soldiers from the 3rd Brigade begin Run Army Townsville 2023 at Jezzine Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Army running for a purpose

29/04/202303/05/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2852 Views 0 Comments Legacy, Run Army

Under the north-Queensland sun, Run Army Townsville had a huge turnout for their inaugural event on 21 April. CAPTION: Australian

Australian Army Corporal Liam Haverty deployed on Operation Accordion at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Melina Young.

ADF People Videos

Corporal follows in grandfather’s footsteps

29/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2384 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2023

On the same day Britain declared war in 1939, Corporal Liam Haverty’s grandfather, William Patrick Haverty, signed on to fight

Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Aiden Pattison reflects on those who served in the Middle East before him on Operation Accordion in the lead to Anzac Day 2023 at Australia’s operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Corporal Melina Young.

ADF People Videos

Firsthand experience adds meaning

28/04/202329/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2229 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2023, Operation Accordion

Flying Officer Aiden Pattison has seen the photos, now it’s his turn to stand where people have served before

Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook, from Australia’s Federation Guard, visits the resting place of her distant cousin, Private Victor Westbrook, in the Bailleul Communal Cemetery, Northern France. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

ADF People Veterans Videos

Visit to a cousin who never came home

28/04/202329/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2312 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2023

As she took part in Anzac Day commemorations in France this year, Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook remembered a relative who

Australia’s Federation Guardsman Able Seaman Tammy Vaughn rehearses her role in the catafalque party during the leadup to Anzac Day 2023 at the Australian National Memorial site in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photo by Sergeant Oliver Carter.

ADF People Videos

For kin and country

28/04/202329/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2549 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2023

Able Seaman Tammy Vaughn realised a childhood dream when she marched out as a member of the catafalque party at

Leading Seaman Joel Turley onboard HMAS Choules. Photo by Able Seaman Jasmine Moody.

ADF People Videos

From the depths of the ship to flying ops

25/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2202 Views 0 Comments

Leading Seaman Joel Turley’s career has taken him from the depths of the ship to the open air. CAPTION: Leading

An Australian Army gunner from the 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery and a French Army soldier scale the six-foot wall during a military skills competition as part of Mission Jeanne d'Arc held at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army Europe News Videos

French soldiers enjoy tough visit to Townsville

21/04/202324/04/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3325 Views 0 Comments

The French ship Dixmude made its first visit to the Port of Townsville as part of Mission Jeanne d’Arc, an

Armoured Personnel Carrier transports soldiers during Exercise Opie Trophy at Townsville Field Training Area. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. All photos by Lance Coporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Videos

Annual comp enhances skills and camaraderie

14/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2992 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Canadian Armed Forces, Exercise Opie Trophy, New Zealand Army

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) competed in the annual military skills competition alongside New Zealand and

Historic aircraft from 100 Squadron fly in formation over crowds at the Hunter Valley Airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor. All photos by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

RAAF thrills Hunter Valley crowds

05/04/202305/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2958 Views 0 Comments No. 100 Squadron

Almost 20,000 aviation enthusiasts converged on Cessnock Airport across March 25 to 26 to witness the might and power of

Soldiers from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, prepare to fire an 81mm mortar during Exercise Waratah Run in Singleton. Story and all photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

Australian Army News Videos

Gunners focus on surveillance and target acquisition

31/03/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2975 Views 1 Comment 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, Singleton

For Gunner Mitchell Harmer, the thrill of dropping bombs was a welcome distraction from his nine-to-five in the banking sector.

News Veterans Videos

New commemorative medallion for Vietnam War vets

29/03/202330/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5705 Views 0 Comments

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh launched a commemorative medallion today to honour those who

An Australian Army soldier from Sarpeye Company, 51FNQR in traditional Torres Strait Islander clothing for the 80th anniversary ceremony. Story by Captain Jon Stewart. All photos by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.

Australian Army History News Videos

Army marks anniversary of unique Indigenous unit

22/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3011 Views 2 Comments 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander solders, Chief of Army, Indigenous soldiers, WWII

One of two surviving veterans of Australia’s only all-Indigenous military unit joined the Torres Strait Islands community and Australian Army members

The Royal Australian Air Force's first MQ-4C Triton unveiled in California.

News Royal Australian Air Force Science & Technology USA Videos

Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton officially unveiled

17/03/202318/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 16864 Views 8 Comments MC-4C Triton

Northrop Grumman formally unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton autonomous aircraft in Palmdale, California on 16 March 2023 (local time) –

A Russian Air Force Su-27 attempts to dump fuel on a USAF MQ-9 Reaper drone, ultimately causing the drone to crash into the Black Sea.

Europe News Overseas Videos

Footage of MQ-9 Reaper takedown near Crimea

17/03/202326/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6917 Views 5 Comments Ukraine

Two Russian Su-27 aircraft conducted an intercept of a US Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance unmanned MQ-9 aircraft off

Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and 1st Military Police Battalion defend against role players as part of a Populations Protection Control course at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. Photo by Bombardier Guy Sadler.

Australian Army News Videos

Ridiculous reporting on 3RAR training/news video

10/03/202310/03/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 13359 Views 22 Comments Population Protection Control, riot control

Daily Mail Australia newspaper published a ludicrous story this week headlined – “Outrage as the Australian Army releases a chilling

Ukrainian trainees participated in live-fire exercises during their range week of Operation Kudu, supervised by Australian Army soldiers. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. All photos Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army News UK Videos

Aussies deliver live-fire training to Ukrainian recruits

10/03/202311/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3366 Views 0 Comments 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Accuracy and lethality were paramount for the Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits during their live-fire training in the UK. CAPTION:

Prominent female reservist, Captain Virginia Hayward, Royal Australian Navy, at the Defence Remarkable Women panel discussion. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Kym Smith.

ADF People Videos

International Women’s Day – Front row seat to career mastery

10/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2346 Views 0 Comments Navy Reserve

This year’s theme is ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’. A Navy captain has helped design a

Defence industry partner JFD's LR5 rescue vessel is retrieved by rescue gear ship Stoker during Exercise Black Carillon off the coast of Western Australia. Story by Lieutenant Mick Wheeler. All photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy Videos

Teamwork key to submarine rescue exercise

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 5312 Views 0 Comments Exercise Black Carillon, Submarine abandonment escape and rescue (SAER) system

Navy’s submarine abandonment, escape and rescue (SAER) system was certified for another year as part of the annual Exercise Black

Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrate trench warfare tactics to Ukrainian trainees in the UK. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

Australian Army News UK Videos

Ukrainian recruits taught trench warfare

07/03/202311/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3644 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine recruits, under the guidance of Australian Army instructors deployed on Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom,

Flight Lieutenant Maxim David, from 453 Squadron, and Michael Mihalic, from Airservices Australia, at work in the air traffic control tower at the Australian International Airshow 2023. Story by By Flying Officer Shan Arachchi Galappatthy. Photo by LAC Chris Tsakisiris.

News Royal Australian Air Force Videos

Air traffic controllers unite at Avalon

03/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2710 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, No. 44 Wing, No. 453 Squadron

The Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23) at Avalon has not only thrilled the crowds and shown off ADF capability but