People

Cancer victim's inspirational letter to her young self
Major Ruth Hunt penned an emotional letter to her pre-cancer self to remind everyone what is important in life.

Air Force career a dream come true
Leading Aircraftman Amit Jindal became an Australian citizen in 2010 and joined the ADF as a way to repay the country "for all it has given me".

Pair benefit from gap year in the Army
While COVID-19 travel restrictions this year put an end to high school graduates heading overseas, two young men have benefited from the ADF Gap Year...

Long trek to enlist didn't end well for WWII veteran
So keen was he to support the World War II effort, Phil Robinson, at the age of 15, walked 96km from Perth to Northam to enlist.

Logistical help during COVID-19
Private Caroline Walker-Campbell is helping move ADF members, their equipment and baggage in and out of Victoria during Operation COVID-19 Assist.

Taking long distance running to the next level
Private Philip Gore has won the gruelling Lighthorse Ultra 24-hour Marathon.

Darwin bombing survivor celebrates 100th birthday
Having survived the bombing of Darwin, there was no way Flight Lieutenant Roger Winspear (retd) was going to let COVID-19 ruin his 100th birthday.

Young cancer survivor gives back to blood challenge
The Defence Blood Challenge is helping people like 11-year-old Josh Miller, the son of Wing Commander Peter Miller.

Navy trainers take up challenge for breast cancer
Physical training instructors at HMAS Kuttabul are happy to put themselves through some pain for a good cause.

Dental assistant keeps crews smiling with stretches
Dental assistant Chutima Luerach has been keeping officers and sailors smiling with yoga classes.

Donor's life saved by bloody good 'karma'
Flight Sergeant Tony Rohan knows more than most about the importance of blood donations.

Armoured specialist still motoring along at 60
At the age of 60, WO2 Terry Lemmon is still passing on his extensive armoured vehicle knowledge to the next generation of mechanics and engineers.