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Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston delivers the 2025 Anzac Day message at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite.

A time to reflect on service and support

29/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 451 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, AWM, Chief of Defence Force

A message from the Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston CAPTION: Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston

Royal Australian Air Force musician Corporal Chloe Bruer-Jones will sing the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand on Anzac Day. Story by Warrant Officer Ben van den Akker. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

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Singing for her Anzac ancestors

23/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 935 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, ANZAC Day, Chief of Defence Force, Vietnam

Members of Air Force Band have travelled to Hanoi, Vietnam, to perform at Anzac Day services hosted by the Australian

Remembrance Day is a moment to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Story by Admiral David Johnston.

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The true cost of war is human

12/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 835 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

A Remembrance Day message from the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston. CAPTION: Remembrance Day is a moment to

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla with, from left, Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, on board the Admiral Hudson. Story. y Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Leading Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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All eyes on Royal review

29/10/202402/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2936 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Governor-General of Australia, King Charles III

Thousands of spectators lined the harbour around Garden Island, cheering and waving as the monarch sailed past. Those manning the

Admiral Victor Smith, seated, as air operations officer on board HMS Tracker operating in the Atlantic and Arctic in 1943. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photos courtesy Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia.

ADF People History Lest We Forget Royal Australian Navy

A legacy to remember

18/09/202418/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1240 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Canberra (I), HMAS Melbourne II, HMAS Sydney III, WWII

Admiral Sir Victor Alfred Trumper ‘VAT’ Smith led the first mass torpedo strike against a major warship at sea, survived

From left, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, RAN, Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell and Lieutenant General Greg Bilton during the Headquarters Joint Operations Command handover ceremony at General John Baker Complex, Bungendore, on July 5. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Sergeant Sagi Biderman.

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Venn diagram that shaped career of a top operator

11/07/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1148 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

When 16-year-old former Army cadet Greg Bilton walked into the Melbourne recruiting office in 1982, he had no ambition to

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson talks with Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell. Story and photo by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Doors open wider to enlisted personnel

21/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 764 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) (SEAC)

Senior enlisted sailors, soldiers and aviators now have more opportunities than ever to study abroad, experience new cultures and build

Reviewing Officer, Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell, inspects the parade, band, pipes and drums at the 2024 CDF Parade. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Turner. Photos by Thomas Lucraft.

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Parade marks the end of the beginning for officer aspirants

28/02/202403/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2012 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Cadets, Chief of Defence Force

Five weeks isn’t a long time, but for more than 350 of the Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) newest trainee

Senior enlisted adviser to the Chief of the Defence Force Warrant Officer Ken Robertson. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Lauren Larking.

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Senior Enlisted Advisor to CDF

01/02/202403/02/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1793 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) (SEAC)

Continuous support to domestic operations without much respite was one issue raised with the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Chief of

Members from Australia’s Federation Guard prepare for a ceremonial sunset during the Sea Power Conference closing ceremony in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ben Willee. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Navy happy with Indo-Pacific Expo 2023

16/11/202316/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1330 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Sea Power Conference

Naval and maritime experts from the across the globe gathered in Sydney from November 7 to 9 for the Indo-Pacific

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart attended the interment ceremony for Olwyn Green, former wife to Lieutenant Charles Green, at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South Korea. Story by Captain Katy Manning. Photos by Private Graeme Bray.

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Soldier pays respects in South Korea

07/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1160 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, 41st Battalion Royal New South Wales Regiment, Chief of Army, Chief of Defence Force, Korean War, WWII

A part-time Australian Army soldier from the 41st Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment (41RNSWR), Private Graeme Bray, had

Legacy torchbearers Emily Lahay and Commander 4th Brigade, Brigadier Michelle Campbell during the last leg of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in Melbourne. Story by Captain Mark Blackman and Captain Kristen Daisy Cleland. Photo by Corporal Michael Currie.

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50,000 kilometres for 100 years of Legacy

17/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1309 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Governor-General of Australia, Legacy, Shrine of Remembrance

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay ended on October 12, with torch-bearers carrying the Legacy flame through Melbourne on the final

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said he was committed to recognising in salary ADF members' skills and contribution to capability.

ADF News

ADF pay rise approved

17/10/202318/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3947 Views 2 Comments Chief of Defence Force

All ADF personnel will receive a pay rise of 11.2 per cent over three years after the Defence Force Remuneration

Major General Douglas Laidlaw poses with winners of Defence’s annual National Employer Support Awards at a formal dinner held at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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Outstanding reservist employers in the spotlight

25/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2542 Views 0 Comments ADF Reserve, Chief of Defence Force, Employer Support Awards

The annual Defence Employer Support Awards has recognised leading employers across Australia for their support to their ADF reservists. CAPTION:

Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell attends the 2022 Remembrance Day service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Andrew Green.

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Remembering the fallen

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1735 Views 0 Comments Australian War Memorial, Chief of Defence Force, Remembrance Day

Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell were among those

Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC. Photo by Nicole Mankowski.

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CDF outlines ADF support to Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

15/07/202217/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2506 Views 3 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Suicide Royal Commission

It has been 12 months since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its work. CAPTION: Chief of

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New Zealand’s new Chief of Defence Force

01/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3560 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

New Zealand has a new Chief of Defence Force after a formal Change of Command ceremony yesterday at Pukeahu National

ADF Australian News

New Chief of Defence Force announced

16/04/201816/04/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6024 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Angus Campbell, Vice Admiral David Johnston

Current Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell will be appointed Australia’s new CDF – Chief of Defence Force –

Australia's Federation Guard at Russell Offices Canberra, Stand at Ease before the arrivial of Admiral Haakon Bruun, Chief of Defence, Norway and the Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin. Photo by Jay Cronan.

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Aus and NZ CDFs turn on pomp for foreign counterparts

09/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3181 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force

Australia’s Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin and New Zealand Defence Chief Lieutenant General Tim Keating co-hosted