08 Jun 2026 Navy News Sailor transforms recruit swim training Chief Petty Officer Michelle Bush receives a Conspicuous Service Medal for helping to improve training outcomes. 08 Jun 2026 Air Force News Keeping the C-17A fleet flying Squadron Leader Emily Hartley receives a a King’s Birthday honour for improving Australia’s C-17A fleet sustainment. 08 Jun 2026 Army News How persistence filled a capability gap Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Solis is awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday honours. 08 Jun 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber News King’s Birthday military honours span Defence Nearly 100 ADF personnel, from a range of ranks and roles, have been recognised in this year's list. Media releases Media release 30 May 2026 HMAS Toowoomba returns to Western Australia from regional presence deployment Media release 30 May 2026 Royal Australian Navy commissions newest offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre Media release 30 May 2026 Regional partners support removal of World War II explosives Media release 29 May 2026 HMAS Brisbane marches through Brisbane Media release 27 May 2026 Laying the groundwork for Henderson Defence Precinct Media release 27 May 2026 Fourteenth P-8A Poseidon aircraft arrives to complete Australia's maritime patrol fleet
