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The Australian Army will be making major changes by focusing on the defence of Australia’s north and offshore territories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-13/shift-focus-north
Ever since Petty Officer Cassandra Duncan received life-saving blood transfusions she has wanted to donate to others.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-13/courage-give-after-tackling-fears
Mr Yannopoulos was appointed Associate Secretary of the Department of Defence in October 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/associate-secretary
Mr Jeffrey was appointed Deputy Secretary Strategy, Policy, and Industry in August 2018
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/deputy-secretary-strategy-policy-industry
Celia Perkins was appointed Deputy Secretary Security and Estate in December 2021.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/deputy-secretary-security-estate
Jim McDowell was appointed Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment in July 2023.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/deputy-secretary-naval-shipbuilding-sustainment
Chris Deeble was appointed Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group in August 2022.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/deputy-secretary-capability-acquisition-sustainment
Lieutenant General Natasha Fox was appointed as Chief of Personnel in June 2023.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/chief-personnel
Steven Groves is the Chief Finance Officer for Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/chief-finance-officer
HMAS Toowoomba has come of age, celebrating 18 years since commissioning.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-12/toowoomba-sails-adulthood
A Navy Chaplain has been conducting a ‘blessing of the animals’ service since 2017 to celebrate all living creatures.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-12/blessing-all-creatures-great-and-small
Dentists from defence forces from around the world met in Sydney to discuss oral health issues relevant to the military.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-12/fit-bite-fit-fight
The restoration of the last RAAF aircraft to have engaged in combat in a conflict is now on display at the RAAF Williamtown Heritage Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-12/last-action-hero-now-showing
Vintage Western Australian University Regiment bugles have popped up at flea markets, antiques shops and eBay, leaving collectors curious about their history.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-09-22/regiment-happy-blow-its-fake-horn
ADF personnel on Operation Lilia have joined Solomon Islanders to repair coastal erosion at the front of a local church.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-11/repairing-erosion-firms-pacific-bonds
Four aviators were honoured and remembered when their RAAF Bristol Beaufort Bomber never returned 80 years ago.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-11/mystery-remembered-80-years
Lieutenant John Haycroft used Indonesian language skills to build stronger connections between his team and the Malaysian platoon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-11/building-trust-through-language
RAAF aviator and Centenary Legacy torch bearer, Flight Sergeant Aaron Absolon, is behind a donation to help Hunter families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-10/torch-relay-shines-light-air-force-gift
Today we recognise and support World Mental Health Day. Recognised nationally and internationally, World Mental Health Day is a reminder that we all have a part to play in understanding mental health, raising awareness and driving actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.
The…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2023-10-10/awareness-belonging-connection-defence-marks-world-mental-health-day
Recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine have almost finished their basic infantry course, led by Australian Army soldiers in the UK.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-09/will-win-ukraine
With a new high mobility artillery rocket systems regiment to be established, Army gunners reflect on the future of their corps.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-09/rockets-horizon
The countdown is officially over for the highly-anticipated international adaptive sports competition as the Invictus Games The Hague 2020 kicks off in The Netherlands.
The Invictus Games is an international adaptive multi-sports competition that will bring together up to 500 serving and former…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2022-04-16/its-game-hague
Eighty years after HMAS Sydney II sunk off the West Australian coast, the only body recovered from the tragedy has been identified.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-11-19/mystery-hmas-sydney-ii-sailor-solved
The achievements of Australian competitors were celebrated last night at the closing ceremony of Invictus Games in The Hague 2020.
The ceremony marked the end of the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hague, Netherlands, which was held from 16 to 22 April 2022, after twice being delayed due to the COVID-19…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2022-04-23/spirit-celebrated-closing-ceremony-invictus-games
During 23 years as a soldier, Captain Joseph Moormann didn't want to be an officer. Now he's happy to be one.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-06/becoming-officer-boosts-army-career
After almost 40 years, an honoured School of Air Traffic Control alumni returned to present graduates with their awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-06/welcomed-back-open-arms
Aviators gathered in Loxton, SA, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Avro Anson crash, in which four airmen were lost.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-06/lost-airmen-remembered-80-years
ADF Chaplains were warmly welcomed in true Bangladeshi style and flavour during a visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-06/faith-friendship-and-family-bangladesh
The Australian Army Aviation Corps today marked 50 years since formation, celebrating with a ceremonial parade, flypast and a variety of displays at the Army Aviation Training Centre, in Oakey, Queensland.
In addition to the flypast in Oakey, simultaneous flypasts were held in Sydney, Townsville…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2018-10-18/army-aviation-corps-celebrates-50-years-flying
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