Defence

Medal recognises bushfire service
Many people who took part in the firefighting effort during last summer’s bushfire emergency will be awarded the National Emergency Medal with clasp.

Marathon effort in Middle East for charity
ADF personnel on deployment in the Middle East late last year raised $1650 for the charity 42 for 42 in a marathon effort.

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.

War strategies honed in board game
A demonstration of the board game Hedgemony was played in Defence’s Russell Offices, Canberra.

New landscape offers rewarding experience
Supporting the NSW Government’s COVID-19 mandatory hotel quarantine program has been rewarding for a solider and aircraftwoman.

Collaboration an aviation job-saver
Air Force has welcomed the collaboration between CASG and Defence industry to help save Australian aviation jobs lost during the pandemic.

Praise at the end of a tough year
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell and Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty have praised the work of Defence personnel this year.

'Shining lights': PM thanks ADF
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised the work of ADF personnel.

Women jump into cyber world
A Women in Cyber event was held online on November 12 before the 2020 Cyber Skills Challenge.

Signal of achievement
Dr Sylvie Perreau is this year's winner of the 2020 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science.

COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation
About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases in the area.

ADF is ready to help in bad weather
Workshop links the ADF with civilian agencies in preparation for the high-risk weather season.