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Bushfire service recognised by Mallacoota
The friendship between HMAS Choules and Mallacoota, has been recognised with the announcement of the town as Choules’ ceremonial homeport.

CDF offers praise and checks out Boxers
Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell was full of praise for personnel on a recent visit to south-east Queensland.

Variety the spice of Army life
Private Zed Barrett tried various careers before settling on the Army.

Medal recognises bushfire service
Many people who took part in the firefighting effort during last summer’s bushfire emergency will be awarded the National Emergency Medal with clasp.

Sporting chance to honour those on front line
ADF members last month took part in a sports festival that honoured all those who have been on the front line during last year's emergencies.

Reservist nominates employer for support award
Army Reservist Lieutenant Colonel Reuben Bowd has welcomed an award recognising the outstanding support his civilian employer provided him.

Navy returns to Eden to aid bushfire recovery
Almost a year after HMAS Adelaide provided logistics support to Eden during the 2019 bushfires, Navy returned to help the still-recovering community.

Awards recognise reservists' employers
The 2020 National Employer Support Awards have been announced, recognising civilian employers of ADF reservists.

Reservist deployed three times in first year
Private Frank Marrar had a busy first year in the Army Reserve, with three deployments.

Helicopter delivered in time for fire season
An Air Force C-17A Globemaster has delivered a Bell 412 helicopter for the NSW Rural Fire Service.

Personnel thanked for help in our darkest days
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds has thanked ADF personnel for their work during Operations Bushfire Assist and COVID-19 Assist.

No let-up in a busy year
Leading Aircraftwoman Tyler Thamm - a personnel capability specialist now based in the Middle East - has experienced an extraordinary 2020.