People

Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers his Christmas message.

Defence Leadership

PM's Christmas message

Scott Morrison thanks ADF members for their service.

Leading Seaman Shannon Evans deployed as a physical training instructor in HMAS Hobart during the East Asia Deployment.

Navy Global operations

We're all in this together

Creativity and humour helped Leading Seaman Shannon Evans thrive amid the unique challenges of working at sea.

Australian Army officer Major Tim Byrne at the training compound in Kabul. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Army International engagement

High demand for expertise

From helping flood victims in Australia to the Afghan Air Force, Major Tim Byrne hasn't stopped this year.

Commander of the 3rd Brigade, Brigadier Scott Winter, presents a commendation to Corporal Mathew Inskip from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment during a parade at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Trooper Jarrod McAneney

Army

Worthy commendation

No. 2 Cavalry Regiment and Queensland Police have been recognised for their efforts during Townsville’s February floods.

Murrawarri Elder Aunty Doris Shillingsworth presents Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr with a kangaroo skin, inscribed with the Ode in Murrawarri language, during a gifting ceremony at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photo: Sergeant Hamish Paterson

Army Indigenous

An ode to remember

Chief of Army has received a significant gift, which acknowledges the shared values of the Murrawarri nation and the Army.

The finished product of the Warrant Officer Class 2 'Jack' Kirby suspension bridge in Tully, Far North Queensland. Photo: Sapper S Miller

Army

Bridge of courage

A new suspension bridge has been opened over Jarra Creek, doubling the training space of the Jungle Training Wing in Far North Queensland.

Leading Aircraftman Michael Crapella at RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise High Sierra. Photo: Sergeant David Gibbs

Air Force Exercises

Following his dream

Leading Aircraftman Michael Crapella feels right at home during Exercise High Sierra in Townsville.

Air Vice-Marshal Tracy Smart, right, hands over command of Joint Health Command to Rear Admiral Sarah Sharkey during a parade at Campbell Park Offices, Canberra. Photo: Jay Cronan

Defence

Joint Health Command in good hands

Air Vice-Marshal Tracy Smart handed over command of Joint Health Command at a ceremony on December 4.

New Entry Officers Course 61 graduates march off the parade ground at HMAS Creswell during their Graduation Parade. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin

Navy

Record year for naval college

The graduation of the latest junior Navy officers capped off a record year for the Royal Australian Naval College, with 297 new officers.

Corporal Laura Fletcher on task as a guardian angel in Qargha, Afghanistan. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Army Operation Highroad

Deployment a dream come true for guardian angel

For an Army transport driver, the chance to become a guardian angel in Afghanistan was the opportunity she had been hoping for.

Royal Australian Air Force airman Corporal Josh Golding and Leading Aircraftwoman Tiane Hoffmann in front of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Air Force International engagement

Neighbours’ chance meeting in the Middle East

Two Air Force members who grew up in the same neighbourhood met for the first time while on deployment in the Middle East.