Defence

Corporal Brian Buskell keeps watch near the Australian Medical Support Force casualty clearing post in Kibeho displaced persons camp, Southern Rwanda, April 21, 1995. Photo: Corporal Robin White

National History

Recognition for Rwanda service

Australian Service Contingents 1 and 2 who served in Rwanda on Operation Tamar have been recognised with the award of a Meritorious Unit Citation.

Amphibious assault vehicles drive down King's Beach, near Bowen, Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Sgt. 1st Class Whitney C. Houston (US Army)

National Talisman Sabre

Bowen liberated

The idyllic Queensland town of Bowen was at the centre of a battle for liberation during an amphibious landing and subsequent raid on the beach-front...

The Governor-General and Mrs Linda Hurley visit personnel taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry

People Talisman Sabre

Governor-General back in uniform

Australia's Governor-General donned khaki as he visited soldiers, sailors and airmen taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, approach Langham Beach, Queensland during Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Sergeant 1st Class Whitney C. Houston

National Talisman Sabre

On the offensive in Queensland

The largest Australian-led amphibious landing and offensive assault since World War II has taken place during Talisman Sabre 2019.

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds and the Vice Chief of Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston leave a RAAF C-17A Globemaster at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corproal Nunu Campos

International Global operations

Defence Minister visits troops in Middle East

The Defence Minister, Linda Reynolds, has returned to Australia after visiting Australian troops in the Middle East reg

Medical personnel from No. 1 Expeditionary Health Support Squadron carry out a simulated casualty drill at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area Role 2 Medical Facility during Exercise Boss Lift Talisman Sabre 2019. Photo: Corporal Nicci Freeman

People Talisman Sabre

Bosses examine the heart of military life

Employers of reservists got a taste of military when they were flown to Central Queensland to see health services in action.

Tactical resupply elements of the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion move positions during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kenendy

National Talisman Sabre

Trucks on track during Talisman Sabre

The Australian Army’s trucks are quickly resembling the fictional ‘Transformers’ as they become smarter, tougher and a whole lot more adaptable.

Musician Natalie Gray dances with children during a performance at the Vaiala Congregational Christian Church of Samoa.

International Pacific engagement

High note in Pacific friendship

The Australian Defence Force has completed a key engagement activity in Samoa as part of its ongoing commitment to deepen relationships in the region.