Commando canines honoured for service
A retired combat assault dog named Manic, who served with the 2nd Commando Regiment in Iraq, received a new award
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
Day 6: Wheelchair rugby builds international links
Wheelchair rugby and international relationships were the real winners on day six of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. CAPTION: Major Liz
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Day 5: Anzac spirit alive at Whistler
We’ve fought side-by-side, laughed together and constantly sledged each other. CAPTION: Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Team Australia competitor Katie
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Day 4, a day of firsts, medals and mateship
A bluebird day uncovered bucket loads of Aussie grit and determination during day four of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
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Invictus Games 2025 opens in Vancouver
Team Australia joined roughly 5000 attendees at a spectacular opening ceremony for Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, which, for the
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‘National pride’ missing key to national defence – Peter Leahy
A paper prepared by the Returned & Services League of Australia’s Defence and National Security Committee contends that Australia is
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ADFA appointment a highlight for brigadier
Brigadier Troy Francis has been appointed commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) for the next three years. CAPTION: Commandant
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Invictus Games success has only just begun
The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 might not have started yet, but Adelaide’s Sean Grimmond is already hailing the event
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Cracking on despite a broken back
Breaking your back while snowboarding might put some people off snow sports for life, but not Katie Chapman. CAPTION: Invictus Games
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Invictus competitor faces challenges head-on
In a world where many shy away from a challenge, Kaz Gladysz is the embodiment of fearlessness. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025
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Australia Day Military Honours list
Seventy-nine Defence personnel received Australian Honours and Awards this Australia Day, acknowledging their significant contribution to our country. CAPTION: A
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Army captain aims higher, further, faster
As fate would have it, Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer found herself sitting in her car in the Canadian Rockies when she
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Signing off on an Invictus high
Rehabilitation centred on sport and exercise has been Dane Greenstreet’s focus since medically discharging from the Australian Army eight years
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From storyteller to competitor
In 2018, Squadron Leader Belinda ‘Bel’ Culley had the privilege of working as a part of the public affairs team
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Ending career on Invictus Games high
Corporal Jason Marsh is one of those people who performs at his best when he’s working towards a goal. CAPTION: Invictus
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Invictus competitor already a winner
Given his stint as a Navy cadet, his passion for sailing and his father’s naval background, it was hardly surprising
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Teamwork makes Chris’ dream work
Leading Seaman Christopher Hill’s life is testament to the power of teamwork. CAPTION: Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitor Leading Seaman
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Proud Aussie eyes new goals
As a physical training instructor with the Royal Australian Navy, Petty Officer Jarryd Boyd understands the importance of sport and
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Daredevil grandmother makes games debut
During snowboarding competitions, you’ll typically find Cindy Chawner at the bottom of a slope waiting for her youngest daughter, Mia,
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Invictus reignites sailor’s passion
Bilateral cartilage issues in both knees and multiple musculoskeletal injuries prematurely ended Callan McLean’s naval career and recreational sporting pursuits
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