People
Career change dishes up opportunities for meat packer
Former abattoir worker Leading Aircraftman Lawson McCurran is on deployment as an Air Force network technician.
Indigenous sailors on board with program
The latest recruits in the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) graduated at HMAS Cairns late last year.
Andy plays a role in delivery of asteroid sample
Experienced manager takes the lead in the mission to recover the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa satellite
Meeting Law of supply and demand on operation
Captain Jess Law, from Port Macquarie, is an operations officer on her first operational deployment.
Taking experience into the volunteering sphere
As well as her vital day job with Air Force, when called upon, Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford helps coordinate disaster relief.
Memorial service honours peacekeeper
ADF personnel held a memorial service in Lebanon to commemorate Captain Peter McCarthy, killed by a landmine in 1988.
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...
Deployment another adventure
A desire to pursue travel and adventure shaped the decision of Warrant Officer Class Two Jason McLeish to join the Army.
Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker's military career.
Testing times for pioneer pilot
When retired Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots.
Sporting chance to honour those on front line
ADF members last month took part in a sports festival that honoured all those who have been on the front line during last year's emergencies.
Small ships give big honour to WWII veteran
Former World War II Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force telephonist Thelma Zimmerman has received a medallion for her support of the United States...
