International engagement
Seahawk soars with Carrier Strike Group
HMAS Ballarat’s embarked MH-60R Seahawk played a valuable role with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group during a passage exercise.
Reunion on the high seas for Ballarat pilot
An Australian flight commander had an unexpected reunion with two former trainee United States naval aviators while exercising on the high seas.
Captain's book to raise funds for African schools
A book written by Army’s Captain Stephanie Palfrey-Sneddon is being sold to raise money to support the education of children in South Sudan.
No rest on eve of Arunta return
Ship's company maintains high tempo of HMAS Arunta's five-month deployment.
On watch for manoeuvres
Officers of the watch in HMAS Ballarat successfully manoeuvred the ship during Exercise Malabar.
Lightning cooperation spans ocean
Air Force participated in Exercises Lightning Spear and Lightning Ferry in the United States.
Opportunity the driving force of first deployment
Lance Corporal Scott Simmonds is on a six-month deployment to the United Nations Force in Cyprus.
Caps off to sailors for fuelling friendship
An Australian sailor made a unique connection with an Indian counterpart when HMAS Ballarat took on fuel from the Indian Navy’s fleet support ship.
Enduring partnerships provide the edge
HMAS Ballarat has joined the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force and the navies of the United States and India, to take part in Exercise Malabar.
Keeping up the pace during operations
Members of HMAS Ballarat have taken their physical fitness commitment to another level by completing 155 laps around the flight deck.
Air base handover in Middle East a historic moment
The former home of the ADF’s air operations in the Middle East has been handed over to the United States Air Force.
Australia and Singapore cooperation on show
Singapore Air Force CH-47 helicopter crews have qualified and landed on HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra.
