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Private Osama Ahmed will spend Anzac Day 2021 in Vanuatu. Photo: Corporal Olivia Cameron
23 April 2021
Army Anzac Day

Technology allows soldier to continue tradition

Anzac Day will be very different this year for 24-year-old Private Osama Ahmed, who currently is deployed to Vanuatu.
At the Central Flying School. Lieutenant George Merz is seated (second row from front) second from left, Captain Henry Petre is seated third from left and Lieutenant Eric Harrison is seated fourth from left. Photo: Australian War Memorial
22 April 2021
Air Force Anzac Day

Baptism of fire for fledgling air force

This year, Air Force marked its centenary, but the service was born in the Army and had a baptism of fire during World War I.
The Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, contains more Australian graves than any other war cemetery in the world.
22 April 2021
Defence Anzac Day

Ensuring the fallen are not forgotten

Director of Australian War Graves Brigadier Paul Nothard is passionate about the recognition of those who died serving their country.
Sergeant Shelby Powell during the Anzac Day Last Post ceremony reading at the Australian War Memorial on Anzac Day. Photo: David Whittaker
4 May 2020
Air Force

Former RAF analyst proud to call Australia home

A former RAF geospatial intelligence analyst has fulfilled a long-term dream to call Australia home.
Lieutenant Intae Park is the Australian Army Scientific Officer on board HMAS Adelaide while the ship conducts first-of-class flight trials off the coast of Queensland.
22 April 2020
Defence Anzac Day

Reflecting on wise words

Serving Australia and spending Anzac Day at sea is not something Lieutenant Intae Park envisaged growing up in Seoul, South Korea.
Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor Shane Murphy, reflects on the meaning of Anzac Day, preparing to commemorate the day at home with family.
22 April 2020
Navy Anzac Day

Actively marking a significant day

Navy Petty Officer Shane Murphy will commemorate Anzac Day with a dawn workout in honour of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Commander Chris Jones at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton
1 April 2020
Navy Operation Accordion

Plans to mark this Anzac Day away

For the first time in many years, Commander Chris Jones, of the RAN, will be overseas for Anzac Day.

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