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ADF up to the challenges of 2020
We take a look back at the year that was and its many challenges.

New landscape offers rewarding experience
Supporting the NSW Government’s COVID-19 mandatory hotel quarantine program has been rewarding for a solider and aircraftwoman.

'Shining lights': PM thanks ADF
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised the work of ADF personnel.

Navy joins effort to stop illegal reef fishing
Cairns-based Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription hosted a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer on an eight-day search.

Defence aims to cut red tape for industry
Defence is undertaking a comprehensive review of its procurement processes with the aim of cutting red tape for Australian industry.

Squadron supports growing initiative
No. 76 Squadron personnel at RAAF Base Williamtown are ditching their daily shave in support of Movember and Decembeard.

HMAS Penguin takes a stand against domestic violence
The ship’s company of HMAS Penguin has taken part in an annual charity event that aims to stop domestic violence against women.

The healing power of music
Petty Officer Jolene Garvie, along with 19 other participants, signed up for the Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program.

Improved air safety aim of memorandum
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with its ADF equivalent, the Defence Flight Safety Bureau.

More troops in Tassie as international flights arrive
Army personnel help out in Tasmania as international flights arrive.

Art a font for healing for signaller
Signaller Stuart Burns has combined a love of music and typography as a way of healing after suffering an injury.

Haiku helps healing
For Squadron Leader David Wilkinson the choice of creative stream in the 2020 Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program was clear.