Anniversary of Mallacoota evacuation
When bushfires cut off a coastal Victorian hamlet, “the largest civilian maritime evacuation in our nations history” was launched 1 year ago.
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Operations
Retrospective medals for Fleet Air Arm
Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been recognised for its contribution to Operation Bursa with the awarding of the Australian Service
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ADF up to the challenges of 2020
Last year was difficult and disruptive for our nation and was a defining year for Defence. FILE PHOTO: By Leading Seaman
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Cyber teams put their skills to the test
A team from Australia’s Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth
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Medal and clasp for Operation Bushfire Assist
Many people who took part in the firefighting effort during last summer’s bushfires will be awarded the National Emergency Medal with clasp.
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A milestone deployment complete
Major General Cheryl Pearce has completed a milestone deployment to Cyprus as the first Australian Commander of the UN Peacekeeping
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HMAS Adelaide and 600 pers head to Fiji
On Thursday 24 December 2020, more than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel boarded HMAS Adelaide and headed for Fiji.
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Change of command in the Middle East
Major General Susan Coyle has transferred command of Australian Forces in the Middle East region to Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell.
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HMAS Arunta ends North Korea sanctions duty
HMAS Arunta is on her way home after completing Operation Argos duties – enforcement of UN sanctions on North Korea.
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IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry press conference on Thursday
CCDF General Angus Campbell will front a press conference in Canberra on Thursday re the findings from the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry.
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Defence COVID-19 cases overseas climbing
Defence today added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its total, which now stands at 101. The new case was
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PM announces new Afghanistan Inquiry investigative body
PM Morrison announces new investigative body to examine the Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry findings.
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RAR Special Feature – Steady boots on the ground
As the flag comes down on RAR’s role in Afghanistan, Private Jacob Joseph takes a look at its role over the past 75 years for ARMY Newspaper.
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RAAF security reckon they could achieve frequent-flyer gold status
RAAF security forces in the Middle East have been so busy they reckon they could achieve gold frequent-flyer status by the time they get home.
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Spartan patrols for illegal fishing in south Pacific
ADF has finished its latest mission to help regional partners detect illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the south-west Pacific.
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Defence adds 98th COVID-19 case
Defence added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its tally, the latest again ‘overseas’, where 44 of the total 98 cases were contracted.
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‘Afghanistan war crimes’ report delivered to Chief of Defence
Chief of the Australian Defence Force has received the Afghanistan Inquiry report from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force.
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ADF’s NSW/Victoria border operations end
After four million vehicle checks on the NSW-Victoria border, JTU 629.1.3 finished its part in Operation COVID-19 Assist on 30 October.
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HMAS Arunta begins North Korea sanctions patrol
HMAS Arunta has arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a short logistics visit before participating in Operation Argos tomorrow.
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RAAF returns Middle East air base to USAF
The former home of the ADF’s air operations in the Middle East has been handed over to the United States Air Force.
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