Military wives united by song
The acoustics of the Defence Headquarters courtyard at Russell Offices in Canberra may have left something to be desired, but
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Navy women recognised on the national stage
When excellence is measured across the entire Defence community, it is rare for one ship to stand out twice, but
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Regiment granted freedom of entry
Residents of the suburb of Redcliffe celebrated the Brisbane-based 1st Signal Regiment as it exercised freedom of entry in Moreton
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Young officers learn to manage stress
Your kayak capsizes and you are trapped. Immediately, you are hyper-aware of your breath, where your mates are, and each
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Significant milestone for Australian-delivered course
The second cohort of Australian-trained air defence artillery fire control officers graduated from their course at RAAF Base Williamtown on
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History and heritage on show in new film
History and Heritage – Air Force (HH-AF) officially released the documentary An Enduring Legacy: The Empire Air Training Scheme at a premiere
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Avionic technicians living the dream in Japan
For two young RAAF avionic technicians, their decision to join the permanent air force after “dipping their toes” in the
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Swagman returns to the Top End
On Trial Swagman, F-35A Lighting IIs and EA-18G Growlers used the vast Northern Territory airspace to test and advance their
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Freedom of Entry marks bond of 85 years
With swords drawn and drums beating, 500 RAAF Base Wagga personnel marched in perfect formation as a Freedom of Entry
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NATO praises nation’s support for Ukraine
As the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft prepared to leave Europe, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) praised
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Young Endeavour’s last lap inspires new generation
Australia’s national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour has completed her final circumnavigation of the continent, marking a significant milestone in her 37-year
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Dawn patrol brings quiet magic to Bathurst
Before the roar of V8 engines and smell of racing fuel filled the air for the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000,
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Gravity of changing the watch
Commanding a Navy base is never a simple task, and for Captain Rebecca Levitt, her tenure as Commanding Officer HMAS Kuttabul has
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Support staff keep Wedgetail supporting Ukraine
As the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft takes flight on another mission over Eastern Europe, the men and women who worked tirelessly
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Siblings share sailing sensation
Not every sister and brother get to say they’ve sailed Australia’s coast on board national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour – but
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Wedgetail watches NATO’s eastern flank
ADF aviators silently watched Europe’s eastern flank to assist with peace and stability in the region under Operation Kudu, Australia’s
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Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators
The next generation of Special Forces engineers, medics and signallers were selected to serve in Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) during
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Army’s first responders practise their craft
When the ADF is called upon to undertake humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, it’s often Army’s workhorse helicopter, the CH-47F
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ADF showcases world-class peacekeeping training
The Australian Defence Force is demonstrating its commitment to preparing personnel for complex missions through the United Nations Military Observer
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City honours school with freedom of entry
The streets of the Melbourne suburb of Montmorency came alive on October 5 with ceremonial splendour as the Defence Force
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