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Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell, speaks with members of the public after the 2019 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli. Photo: Petty Officer Andrew Dakin.
International Anzac Day

Solemn promise made at Gallipoli

“For what they have done, this we will do,” the Chief of the Defence Force promised.
Members of the catafalque party rest on their arms at the foot of the Australian National Memorial at the Villers-Bretonneux War Cemetery during the 2018 Anzac Day Dawn Service in France. Photo: Leading Seaman Jake Badior.
International Anzac Day

The important role of Australia's Federation Guard

Australia’s Federation Guard is the official tri-service ceremonial unit and will play a crucial part this Anzac Day.
HMAS Canberra's Warrant Officer Timothy Badger, commits the ashes of former Torpedoman Ernest Henniker Rudland and Gunnery Mate Francis John (Jack) Gallagher to the sea from the quarterdeck. Photo: Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello
International Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019

Sailors' ashes committed to sea

The ashes of five former sailors were committed to the Indian Ocean in a moving ceremony aboard HMAS Canberra.
Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Amanda May, Private Hannah Bailey and Leading Aircraftman Vincent Lipscombe stand at the the Lone Pine memorial, Turkey.
International Anzac Day

Powerful introduction to Gallipoli ahead of Anzac Day

ADF personnel joined sombre battlefield tours as part of their preparation for Anzac Day in Turkey.
Lieutenant Christian Aca-Ac (centre) and Armed Forces of the Philippines officer Captain Henedino Vergara (centre-right) demonstrate cardio pulmonary resuscitation Pagasa Elementary School, Orani, Philippines.
International Exercises

Shoulder to shoulder with the Philippines

The ADF learned the meaning of 'balikatan', the Tagalog word for ‘shoulder to shoulder'.
The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston, speaks at the Rapid Force Projection Conference in Canberra.
Capability Defence policy

Defence looks to future security challenges

The ADF is asked to think creatively about rapid force projection.
Steve Grzeskowiak, Dr Brendan Nelson, Greg Moriarty and General Angus Campbell unveil the artwork.
People Reconciliation

Powerful Indigenous artwork revealed at Defence HQ

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this website may contain images or content relating to deceased persons.
The ADF and Australian National Rugby League coaching group together with participants from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji rugby league during the ADF Rugby League tour to Fiji.
International International engagement

Sports diplomacy in Fiji

Rugby league is becoming a vital diplomatic tool for the ADF.
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People International Women’s Day

Defence marks International Women's Day

Sarah van Bronswijk believes she has one of the most interesting jobs in Defence.
Capability Defence policy

Joint Statement on Defence Cooperation in the Pacific region

The close defence relations between Australia and New Zealand are enduring and deeply rooted in our shared military history.

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