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Newest senior sailor excited about the future
Warrant Officer Deb Butterworth was appointed to the role of Navy's senior sailor on November 22.

Deployed to help firefighting effort
It's a long way from her Perth school days for one pilot supporting firefighting efforts in NSW.

Surprise at promotion for boy from the bush
The Deputy Prime Minister surprised a member of the Airfield Defence Guard at his promotion at Camp Baird recently.

Newbie's shock at being drafted into the Lions' den
Sergeant Maria Moloney has celebrated her recent draft in the 2020 AFL Women’s League season for the Brisbane Lions.

Farewell for a half century of service
Warrant Officer Gary Bones has been farewelled into retirement, having spent about 75 per cent of his life serving.

Change is in the air
The changeover ceremony for the role of Warrant Officer of the Air Force was a momentous occasion held in Canberra.

Siblings' surprise first-time deployment
Siblings Captain Katie White and Flight Lieutenant Chris White have, by chance, simultaneously deployed to the Middle East region.

Plans to power up careers pay off
A desire to get technical trade qualifications has led to high-powered Navy careers for two leading seamen.

Reflecting on culture at RAAF Base Amberley
A reflection corner at RAAF Base Amberley has been created to deepen personnel's understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Homecoming for Iraqi-Australian soldier
For Iraqi-born Australian Army soldier Corporal Fadi Jabbori, his deployment to the Taji Military Complex evokes memories of his past.

Army shares a meal with the community
Brisbane residents received a nice surprise when the Army arrived at their doorstep with food from Meals on Wheels.

A bright future ahead
Head Joint Strike Fighter Division Air Vice-Marshal Leigh Gordon reflects on how personnel can engage with our fifth-generation Air Force.