Defence

Warm recognition for coffee shop owner
Any Defence member who has passed through JTF 633’s Camp Baird is likely to have visited the coffee shop Bean Around the MEAO.

Sky Ranger innovation on target
For the first time, a small unmanned aerial system has been used to provide targeting support to 1st Armoured Regiment.

Defence comes to the aid of Legacy
ADF personnel and military equipment were placed around King George Square, Queensland, to support the Legacy Do more than Remember campaign.

Medal differences a talking point in Middle East
While both military and civilian personnel receive medals for their operational service, there are some key differences to the awards.

Sharp shooters zero in on history
It was an historic win for RAAF No. 3 Security Forces Squadron in the Simpson Trophy competition.

Pair joint winners of Soldier of the Year award
Lance Bombardier Lauren Kreis and Lance Corporal David Zammit are the joint winners of this year’s Forces Command Soldier of the Year award.

ADF leaders commit to COVID-19 support
The ADF leaders commanding the COVID-19 task force visited the Queensland State Disaster Coordination Centre to commit to further support.

Flags raised in Middle East to mark NAIDOC Week
Australians serving in the Middle East have joined the broader ADF in recognising NAIDOC Week.

Personnel thanked for support
Task Force COVID-19 personnel have been praised for their response to the pandemic.

Operations paused to reflect on past sacrifices
Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on operations across the Middle East commemorated Remembrance Day with their coalition partners.

Boys who stayed young forever
This Remembrance Day, in the midst of a difficult year, people around the world shared in a moment of silence.

Four nations on deck to remember the fallen
Four nations were represented in the Remembrance Day commemorative service held at sea on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide.