People

Stories about the Australian Army's people, their lives, work and motivations.

Brotherly bonds forged through playing touch football

Two brothers line up side by side to compete together in the Defence Touch Football National Championships.

By Flg-Off Freya Hansen 24 Sep 26 4 min read

Two brothers face the camera dressed in colourful Australian Defence Force touch football shirts.

Kiwi tries out Aussie touch football

A Kiwi soldier swaps rugby for touch football while on exchange at ADFA.

By Flg-Off Freya Hansen 23 Sep 26 3 min read

Four women compete in a sports game using a rugby ball.

Proud to serve while planning her career

Pte Myleisha Masso shares how her job as a quartermaster and her vision to become a nurse give her purpose.

By Captain Tadek Markowski 11 Sep 26 3 min read

A female soldier stands, smiling, with items tucked into her uniform pockets.

Federation Star for Army major

More than 40 years after arriving as a recruit at Kapooka, Maj Jodie Stewart is recognised with the Federation Star.

By Maj Patrick Cochrane 10 Sep 26 3 min read

Three Army leaders stand together facing the camera with one member holding an award that recognises 40 years of service.

Playing it cool at full speed

OCdt Darcie Morton brings her Olympic biathlon experience to Exercise Coolshot.

By Cpl Luke Bellman 25 Aug 26 4 min read

A woman holds a rifle and takes aim in snow covered terrain.

From Weipa dreamer to Army aviator

An Army pilot reunites with his family during an Exercise Austral Shield community visit in Mapoon.

By Cpl Luke Bellman 13 Aug 26 4 min read

A man in uniform stands with three other people in casual clothes in front of an Army helicopter.

Historic change of command

Army marks transition as Lt-Gen Susan Coyle assumes command as CA from Lt-Gen Simon Stuart.

By Ellijahna Victoria 16 Jul 26 3 min read

The 41st Chief of the Australian Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC (right) hands The Army Banner to the 42nd Chief of the Australian Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM CSC DSM as the symbol of the change of command of the Australian Army.

Long career of learning

WO2 Raymond Waghorn is recognised for his years of service with a Federation Star.

By Capt Jordan Grantham 16 Jul 26 3 min read

A group of people pose with a certificate and a medal.

Right care at the right time

Defence welcomes the launch of the Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency to support veterans and families of veterans.

By Hannah Donald 16 Jul 26 3 min read

An Australian Defence Force family enjoying outdoor time in Canberra, ACT.

Classroom to crankshafts

Defence University Sponsorship supports students financially in exchange for full-time service on graduation.

By Capt Tadek Markowski 16 Jul 26 4 min read

Two people work on servicing a military helicopter.

Chance of success cooked by mystery ingredient

Sgt Lee Kemp secures ninth place at the Australian Professional Chef of the Year competition.

By Cpl Luke Bellman 25 Jun 26 3 min read

Executive chef to the Chief of Army, Sergeant Lee Kemp prepares a meal at the Russell Offices, Canberra.

Major contribution recognised

Extraordinary career in Army formally recognised with a Second Federation Star.

By Lt Fenlan Miller 25 Jun 26 3 min read

Major Dominic Nicholl presented the Second Federation Star by Commander of the 1st(Australian) Division Major General Ash Collingburn at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera.*image has been digitally altered for security reasons.