ADF members and families in the news

Airborne Electronics Analysts students at the Air Mission Training School. From left, Aircraftman Andres Anzola Sanmiguel, Aircraftman Jayden Fellas, Aircraftman Colin Curtis, Leading Aircraftman Dylan Livingstone, Aircraftman Andrey Ozborn and Aircraftman Clay Smith.
06 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Enhanced training sets aircrew up for success

Air Mission Training School has completed inaugural airborne operations for ab-initio trainees.

Exercises & training | People & service
As a first-dan black belt, Leading Aircraftman Gilchrist brings Taekwondo’s discipline to his Air Force service.
05 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Black belt aviator punches above his weight

Taekwondo fuels Leading Aircraftman Dane Gilchrist's determination and discipline in work and sport.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Commodore Dan Sutherland with his family, wife Rita and children Edward, Juliet and Evie.
04 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Life lessons from a five-year-old girl

Submarine chief Commodore Dan Sutherland offers words of wisdom on a long and challenging career.

People & service
Then-Squadron Leader Ray 'Homer' Simpson, Executive Officer 3 Squadron, on Operation Okra, in front of his F/A-18A Classic Hornet featuring 'Dirty Harry smoking gun' nose art hand drawn by Corporal Patrick Kelly after Homer's strafe pass, the first by a 3 Squadron aircraft since World War II.
02 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Award inspires aviators to excel

Air Warfighter Instructor students are encouraged to follow in the footsteps of one of RAAF’s most remarkable pilots.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Royal Australian Navy officer Sub Lieutenant Olivia Bowker speaks with participants in the Women in Maritime Security program at Fleet Base East, Sydney.
29 May 2025
Navy
News

Inspiring the next generation of female personnel

Women in Maritime Security initiative brings leaders together in Australia to strengthen regional cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Deputy Surgeon General ADF and Head of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, Brigadier Isaac Seidl, presents Sir ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s granddaughter, Dianna, with a set of miniature medals.
28 May 2025
Army
News

Family of war-time hero receives replica medals

Replacement war medals are presented to the family of Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop after home robbery.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Participants in the Indigenous Youth Work Experience Program meet retired military working dog 'Ryder' at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
28 May 2025
Air Force
News

Indigenous eyes on careers in Air Force

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students get a hands-on taste of RAAF life during a day of discovery and inspiration.

Community engagement | People & service
Indigenous Army and Navy members gather at Nowra, NSW, to learn the art of the didgeridoo, from forming the instrument to playing technique.
27 May 2025
Navy, Army
News

Indigenous artists hone didgeridoo skills

Course empowers Army and Navy members to form the core of a new ceremonial capability for Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service