The Commander of Joint Taskforce 629, Rear Admiral Robert Plath, meets with the South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens in Adelaide, December, 2020. Photo: Sergeant Bill Solomou

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NUSHIP Supply arrives at her home port for the first time at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
Service Navy

Home sweet home

The Royal Australian Navy’s new auxiliary oiler replenishment ship, NUSHIP Supply, has arrived at its homeport of Garden Island, Sydney. 
Forklift driver Leading Aircraftwoman Sophie Berthelot, Leading Aircraftwoman Angelina Prountzos and Warrant Officer Adam Olding unload fire retardant from an Air Force C-17A Globemaster at Busselton airport. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell
Service Air Force

Air Force makes vital delivery to firefighters

A resupply of fire retardant powder was flown to Western Australia in a C-17A Globemaster.
The first six recipients of the Australian Service Medal for Operation Bursa with the Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Don Dezentje, centre. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
Service Navy History

Operational contribution recognised

Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been awarded an Australian Service Medal for its contribution to Operation Bursa.

One of the Air Force's newest C-130J Hercules aircraft loadmasters, Corporal Jordyn Luck, is joined by the first-ever female loadmaster, Mrs Katrina Salvesen on board a 130J Hercules at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo: Corporal David Said
People Air Force

Passion leads to becoming first female loadmaster

When the role of loadmaster was opened to women, retired Warrant Officer Katrina Salvesen seized the opportunity to take on a more hands-on mustering...
Captain Doug Theobald presents a Fleet Commander silver commendation to Able Seaman Sarah McDonald at an awards ceremony held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
Capability Navy

Submariner awards recognise achievements

The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.
Outgoing Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling Captain Ainsley Morthorpe, left, hands command to Captain Gary Lawton on the quarterdeck at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
Service Navy

New chapter for commanding officer

When Captain Gary Lawton was selected as the new Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, it felt more like a homecoming.
Last year was an unprecedented year with bushfires and a global pandemic, but the ADF was up to the challenge of supporting Australia, while continuing its core role. Photo: Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey
National Defence

ADF up to the challenges of 2020

We take a look back at the year that was and its many challenges.
Sergeant Tim O’Brien at the Multinational Observer Force's South Camp near Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
International Army International engagement

Serving the nation and seeing the world

For Sergeant Tim O’Brien, joining the Army meant serving his country and seeing the world.

Warrant Officer Class Two Jason McLeish in Egypt.
People Army Operation Mazurka

Deployment another adventure

A desire to pursue travel and adventure shaped the decision of Warrant Officer Class Two Jason McLeish to join the Army.
Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Vanessa Bunker in Egypt.
People Air Force Operation Mazurka

Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride

A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker's military career.
Air Force's No. 278 Squadron marked its closure with the preservation of a building sign at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
Capability Air Force

Tools down on maintenance training support

Tools have been downed as No. 278 Squadron closed out its maintenance training support to Air Combat Group.

Army Chaplain Rick Tilden and Air Force medic Leading Aircraftwoman Nicole Anchen provided support after a helicopter crash in Egypt. Photo: Ben Dempster
International Defence Operation Mazurka

Pair provide mental health support after crash

Two Australian personnel deployed with Joint Task Force 633 provided mental health support to forces in the Sinai Peninsula after a fatal helicopter...

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