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Army reservist Bombardier Christopher Barfield, of 3rd Field Battery, 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, at a police control point in Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
People COVID-19

Keeping the community safe

An Army reservist was proud to assist Western Australia Police to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Sergeant Annie Dufficy on deployment in the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
People Reconciliation

Mentoring for the future

At first glance, Sergeant Annie Dufficy might look too young to fit the image, but she’s gained a title of reverence from her extended family. 
Private Shanika Murgha, of 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, reflects on her culture during National Reconciliation Week at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Private Madhur Chitnis
People Reconciliation

A life-changing program

The Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program aims to give Indigenous Australians the best chance of success in Defence. 
Corporal Mick Andrews, right, and Private Shannon Digance are Indigenous soldiers posted to the Royal Military College – Duntroon. Photo: Private Miguel Anonuevo
People Reconciliation

In this together at Duntroon

Indigenous soldiers at the Royal Military College are encouraging fellow Indigenous Australians to join the Army during National Reconciliation Week.
Army's new Indigenous Elder Aunty Lorraine Hatton.
People Reconciliation

Moving Army forward

Aunty Lorraine Hatton has been appointed Army’s Indigenous Elder.
Soldiers of 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment with Mrs Ellis after finishing some yard work at her home. Photo: Chaplain Stan Fetting
People COVID-19

Act of kindness deserved

Personnel of 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment lent a hand to a person with a tragic connection to Army.
Private Ee Goh, of the 7th Combat Signal Regiment, conducts a stocktake of the quartermaster store at Gallipoli Barracks. Photo: Trooper Jonathan Goedhart
People

From bank manager to soldier

A career and lifestyle change led Private Ee Goh to the Army.
Colonel Eric Modderman conducts a video conference call with the Afghan Deputy Minister of Interior as part of the Advise, Train and Assist mission in Afghanistan.
Service COVID-19

Adapting to support the mission

Personnel in Afghanistan are solving problems caused by COVID-19 to continue their mission.
Captain Craig Ashburner is a United Nations Military Observer to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation, deployed on Operation Paladin. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
People Operation Paladin

Peacekeeping in Israel

Captain Craig Ashburner has swapped his dark-blue beret for a light-blue one on a United Nations mission in Israel. 
Gunner Jakob Ingeman and Private Fraser Burns, of Joint Task Group 629.9, wear gloves and carry a tyre to simulate a casualty while participating in the Army First Aid Course at HMAS Harman. Photo: Corporal Sagi Biderman
Service COVID-19

First aid course adapted for the times

In the wake of COVID-19 restrictions, Army has tailored a special approach to first aid training.
Corporal James Sutherland of 1/19 Royal New South Wales Regiment in Canberra during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Corporal Sagi Biderman
People COVID-19

From quarry to green when the nation calls

Corporal James Sutherland is back in Canberra to help out during Operation COVID-19 Assist.
Warrant Officer Class One Andrew Gehrig working at the State Control Centre, Victoria. Photo: Petty Officer Nina Fogliani
Service COVID-19

All hands on deck

The Australian Defence Force has joined forces with Emergency Management Victoria during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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