Service

Small boats, big gesture of friendship
Two new vessels have been handed over to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force to support its maritime capability.

Strong families promote stronger Defence force
Major Josh Halloran reflects on his different roles during National Families Week.

Women in the maritime industry celebrated
Three women in the maritime industry reflect on their careers on the inaugural International Day of Women in Maritime.

Sailor selected in Commonwealth Games team
Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai has been selected in the Australian weightlifting team to compete at the Commonwealth Games.

Exercise Southern Jackaroo enhances international combat readiness
Hundreds of Australian soldiers, Japanese troops and US Marines have started a major warfighting exercise in Queensland.

First RAAF graduates of inaugural radar course
Seven Air Force personnel have graduated from the inaugural ASR-NG fixed defence air traffic control surveillance sensor course.

Bravery of Light Horse cavalry charge recognised
How brave must someone be to charge on horseback at night when the ground can’t be seen?

Deployment to PNG a homecoming for soldier
After deploying on back-to-back international operations to Afghanistan and Iraq, Warrant Officer Grayson Poon is now on deployment in his home...

Crew parades for the final time in Ararat
The crew of Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Ararat conducted the final freedom of entry parade in Ararat on May 7.

Agreement set to strengthen healthcare in Indo-Pacific
Australia and the US have signed a memorandum of cooperation that paves the way for a forum to facilitate civil-military health cooperation in the...

Our soldiers doing their bit for Ukraine
Albury-Wodonga is a long way from the battlefields of Ukraine, but local soldiers are doing their bit to help Ukraine's military.

Air Force support helps family stay connected
National Families Week is held annually from May 15-21.