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Captain Leigh Smith, a public affairs officer in the Army Reserve, with her daughters.
Army

Reserve work offers mum part-time opportunities

When she isn’t busy with her business and family, Leigh Smith spends her time learning new skills as a public affairs officer in the Army Reserve.
Sixteen youth interested in a trade role in the ADF took part in a Technical Trade Immersion Day at HMAS Stirling. Photo: Des Ross
Defence

Experience and knowledge traded

Sixteen young men and women considering joining the ADF in a trade role were given some hands-on experience at HMAS Stirling.
Flight Lieutenant Matthew Still, right, and Loadmaster Corporal Joanna Fletcher give residents a tour of a C-27J Spartan at Charleville Airport, Queensland. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
Air Force

Spartans fly back to Charleville

In partnership with Defence Force Recruiting, No. 35 Squadron hosted C-27J Spartan flights to regional Queensland communities.
Air Commodore Wendy Blyth administers the oath to 10 new members of the RAAF at an appointment ceremony at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. Photo: John Carroll
Defence

Ready to 'lead and excel'

More than 1000 new personnel have been welcomed to the ADF in ceremonies across Australia. 
Officer Cadet Joseph Merchant has recently been appointed to the Army and is attending the Australian Defence Force Academy.
Army

Family's service history includes two VC recipients

Army Officer Cadet Joseph Merchant was motivated to follow his relatives into service to realise his full potential.
Commanding Officer HMAS Moreton Commander Phillipa Hay appoints Roslyn Gibson to the Royal Australian Navy during a ceremony in Brisbane.
Navy

Planning on change in Navy

Previously a financial planner, Roslyn Gibson has found a new direction with the Royal Australian Navy. 
Leading Seaman Jackson Cashion hands sunglasses to Isabella, 2, and Benjamin Devenish, 6, at the Defence Force Recruiting tent during the 2021 Royal Hobart Regatta. Photo: Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree
Defence

Recruiting display popular at regatta

The Defence Force Recruiting tent at the Royal Hobart Regatta offered the public a chance to mingle with personnel and learn more about the ADF.
Officer Cadet James Hylton-Cummins has joined the Australian Defence Force Aademy.
Army Leadership

Continuing the legacy of family service

Officer Cadet James Hylton-Cummins is following in his family's footsteps by joining the Australian Defence Force Academy.

After leaving her home in Afghanistan as a teenager, Private Hassiba Sahar is a military policewoman serving with the 1st Military Police Battalion at Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
Army

Hard work pays off

Private Hassiba Sahar let nothing get in the way in her quest for an education.
Isobel Tulevski is officially sworn into the Australian Army as an Officer Cadet by Director General Defence Force Recruiting Brigadier Duncan Hayward. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
Army Cadets

From Jiu-Jitsu champ to Army officer

National Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Champion is headed for an exciting career after appointing as an Army officer late last year.
Young women and men from Surf Life Saving Queensland are tested with a stores-and-stretcher carry challenge as part of their leadership experience at Gallipoli Barracks.
Defence

From the beach to the barracks

Surf Life Saving Queensland visited the 7th Brigade at Gallipoli Barracks to improve their leadership skills and showcase shared values.
Students from the Indigenous Science and Infrastructure Development School at 7th Combat Service Support Battalion during a tour of Gallipoli Barracks.
Army NAIDOC

Indigenous students explore Army careers

Indigenous students received a sneak peek of life in the Army during a tour of two 7th Brigade units at Gallipoli Barracks.

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