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Lieutenant Julie Storok said her role as a Navy Reserve psychologist complemented her civilian role supporting the mental health of students and teachers.
11 May 2022
Navy

Navy psychologist wins Prince of Wales award

Navy reservist Lieutenant Julie Storok wins a Prince of Wales award to further her work supporting the mental health of young people
Seaman Harry Cox on board HMAS Supply during this year's fleet certification period conducted off Australia's east coast. Photo: Able Seaman Jarryd Capper
4 May 2022
Navy

Desire to help others inspires career choice

Seaman Harrison Cox found a role in Navy that suited him after joining through the Navy gap year program.
The unveiled headstone of recently identified First World War Australian Army soldier Driver Albert Nicholson at Adelaide Cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux, France.
29 April 2022
Army Defence Anzac Day

Headstone unveiled for WWI soldier Albert Nicholson

More than 104 years after his death, a the grave of Driver Albert Nicholson is now marked by a headstone bearing his name.
Sergeant Wei Huang, from the School of Armour, discusses the vehicles on display with Henry Rogers and his father, Tom, at the Puckapunyal Military Area community open day. Photo: Private Kelsey Innes
27 April 2022
Army

Rare glimpse of Puckapunyal for public

Members of the public got a rare opportunity when the Puckapunyal military area opened its gates for a day in early April.
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
23 April 2022
Air Force Army Defence Navy Sports

Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

Seven days of unforgettable competition and camaraderie concluded with a stunning closing ceremony at Invictus Games The Hague.
Australia's Invictus Games 2020 competitors are cheered on by family and friends during one of the events at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 April 2022
Air Force Army Defence Navy Sports

Family and friends are at the heart of Invictus Games

If our Invictus warriors are the masters of their fate, then the same can be said for their family and friends.
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Mark Armstrong deflects the ball during the sitting volleyball match against Netherlands at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
23 April 2022
Air Force Army Defence Navy Sports

It’s not about the medals for Mark

For former Australian Army soldier Mark Armstrong, the Invictus Games is about the connections and friendships you form.
Former Royal Australian Navy medic Emilea Mysko is bringing home two silvers and one bronze medal from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 April 2022
Air Force Army Defence Navy Sports

‘Em’-azing Emilea is inspired by her daughter

Love is a powerful motivator. Just ask Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competitor Emilea Mysko.
Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Dowling from Headquarters 1st Division in Brisbane is heading home to Norfolk Island to commemorate Anzac Day, his first in his hometown in over 20 years. Photo: Private Nicole Dorrett
22 April 2022
Army Defence Anzac Day

Norfolk Island bound this Anzac Day

Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Downling is heading home to Norfolk Island this Anzac Day.
Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp from 1st Military Police Battalion is returning to his hometown of Murgon, Queensland, to join in the local community events to commemorate Anzac Day 2022.
22 April 2022
Army Anzac Day

Heading home to Murgon for Anzac Day

Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp is returning to his hometown of Murgon, Queensland, to join in the local community events to commemorate Anzac Day 2022.
Able Seaman Mathew Tubman kneels at the grave of his relative, Private Mathew Tubman, at the Bonjean Military Cemetary in Lille, France. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
22 April 2022
Navy Anzac Day

Musician's touching tribute

Able Seaman Matthew Tubman, who is posted to the RAN Band, has visited Bonjean Cemetery in France to pay his respects to a relative.
Australian Army officer Major Christopher Pitman from Australia's Federation Guard pauses to reflect at the headstone of fallen Australian soldier from the First World War in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
22 April 2022
Army Anzac Day

Reflections of the past and their lasting impact

Australia’s Federation Guard officer commanding Major Christopher Pitman pays his respects to his great grandfather, Private George Taylor.

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