Operation Accordion

Leading Aircraftwoman Petrea Saunders at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Air Force Reconciliation

Coming together for reconciliation

Leading Aircraftwoman Petrea Saunders is proud to be representing Australia overseas during National Reconciliation Week.

Private Zion Connors at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Army Reconciliation

Indigenous soldier sets an example

Private Zion Connors reflects on National Reconciliation Week from the Middle East region.

Squadron Leader Karl Woodward at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Air Force Operation Accordion

A life-changing deployment

On International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, Squadron Leader Karl Woodward reflects on a deployment to South Sudan.

RAAF physical training instructor Flight Sergeant Owen Batty guides a deployed Australian Defence Force member with sit-up techniques at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Air Force COVID-19

Improvisation and adaptation

A RAAF physical training instructor is contributing to the physical and mental strength of personnel deployed to the Middle East.

Leading Aircraftman Anthony Scarcella briefs an Australian aircraft captain prior to a mission from Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Air Force Reconciliation

Dedicated to sharing cultural heritage

Victoria Point’s Leading Aircraftman Anthony Scarcella is proud to be an Indigenous airman.

Private Oliver Atkinson Perillo in front of protected mobility vehicles at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Army Anzac Day

Three generations of service

Private Oliver Atkinson Perillo will be thinking about the impressive legacy of his grandad and great greatfather this Anzac Day.

A composite image of three generations of the Holten family who have served in the Army, from left, Private Fred Holten, Private Michael Bernard Devery and Private Richard Frederick Holten.

Army Anzac Day

Three soldiers, two legacies, one name

Private Frederick Charles Devery Holten, currently deployed to the Middle East region, is the legacy of two world wars and his name a tribute to both.

Royal Australian Air Force officer, Flight Lieutenant Rachel Morris, in the Air Task Group orderly room at the main Australian Defence Force operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Air Force Operation Accordion

Growing capability in the Middle East

Flight Lieutenant Rachel Morris is currently deployed on Operation Accordion as a personnel capability officer with Air Task Group 630 at Australia

Corporal Margaret-Rose Nansen in the Air Task Group orderly room at the main ADF operating base in the Middle East region: Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Air Force Middle East

Taking care of arrivals and reunions

Corporal Margaret-Rose Nansen is among the first to greet new arrivals to Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region.

Indigenous Liaison Officer Warrant Officer Stephen Weaver holds a photo of his grandfather, Private Joseph Wignal, while deployed at the main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn

Air Force Indigenous

Walking together with courage

The Australian Defence Force’s first Indigenous Liaison Officer for the Middle East Region, Warrant Officer Stephen Weaver, is a proud Wiradjuri man...