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The last remaining support program for the now decommissioned Adelaide-class guided missile frigates has closed.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/lights-out-ffg-sustainment-program
More than 150 graduates of the Navy’s latest New Entry Officer Course have become the first to affirm their commitment to the new Defence Values.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-08/navys-newest-officers-graduate
Australian businesses will soon have the opportunity to tender for work on new maritime underwater tracking ranges to be built in Western Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/tenders-be-called-underwater-tracking-ranges
Commanding Officer of Operation COVID-19 Assist Brigadier Michael Garraway has thanked communities on the NSW/Victorian border for their support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/border-communities-thanked-support
Personnel from No. 23 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley are exploring different sections after the 'Day in the life of’ initiative was launched.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/experiencing-life-other-side
This Christmas Flight Lieutenant Daniel Wilde is giving the gift of liquid gold to people suffering from COVID-19.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/donating-antibodies-true-gift
The Army celebrated the bicentenary of Lancer Barracks, the longest continuously occupied military barracks on mainland Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/lancer-barracks-celebrates-200-years
HMAS Ballarat proved to be a highly capable partner during the first phase of Exercise Malabar.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/ballarat-target-malabar
The annual dinner to bring together members of the community around RAAF Base Woomera was held on October 29.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/pub-dinner-fosters-community-links
Non-combustible panelling that can withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees Celsius is set to be installed in Navy vessels.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/improved-ship-fire-protection-way
Babcock Australasia has joined 50 other companies that have pledged through Soldier On to support veterans through employment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/company-pledges-support-veteran-employment
A Gold Coast business, which was started in a garage 20 years ago, has been selected to participate in the Hunter-class frigate program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/gold-coast-companys-products-protect-our-ships
Rohde & Schwarz is supporting its workforce to deliver the cutting-edge capability required by the Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/committed-building-sovereign-capability
The first Indigenous supplier contracted for the Hunter-class frigate program’s prototyping phase has been announced.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/indigenous-contract-hunter-class-frigate
In a first, two Australian lieutenants have completed the Republic of Fiji Military Forces infantry captains’ course.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/lieutenants-step-foster-fijian-ties
Defence’s Russell offices were shaken when two F-35A Lightnings flew over Canberra to mark the change of command of Chief of Joint Capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/lightning-fly-past-marks-change-command
Army Reservist Lieutenant Colonel Reuben Bowd has welcomed an award recognising the outstanding support his civilian employer provided him.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/reservist-nominates-employer-support-award
For Squadron Leader David Wilkinson the choice of creative stream in the 2020 Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program was clear.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-02/haiku-helps-healing
Petty Officer Jolene Garvie, along with 19 other participants, signed up for the Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-04/healing-power-music
Major David Harty will miss Christmas at his Sunshine Coast home this year as he is helping with the birth of a peaceful nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-30/major-miss-home-christmas-aid-birth-peace
Originally from South West Rocks, Private Myah Peters is deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-30/deployment-honour-first-nations-soldier
Air Force pilot Squadron Leader Greg Toft captained his final flight in a P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/final-flight-ends-distinguished-career
HMAS Ballarat’s embarked MH-60R Seahawk played a valuable role with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group during a passage exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-30/seahawk-soars-carrier-strike-group
A plaque was unveiled at RAAF Base Darwin on Remembrance Day to honour radar personnel who served in the northern areas of Australia and beyond.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-29/plaque-honours-radar-crews
Able Seaman Khin Thaung is well known among his shipmates on HMAS Adelaide for his broad smile, positive outlook and willingness to lend a hand.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-28/grateful-be-serving-australia
The best Air Force military working dogs and handlers have been recognised, with two shields awarded to personnel from No. 2 Security Forces Squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-27/pat-back-top-dogs
For the second year in a row, Air Force has taken part in Army’s Forces Command Soldier of the Year activity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-27/aircraftman-broadens-horizons-soldiers-competition
In an historic moment, No. 79 Squadron’s colours were consecrated for the first time on November 20 at RAAF Base Pearce.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-27/historic-moment-squadrons-colours-consecrated
Ten teams from the 6th and 7th Brigades have raised more than $22,000 for 42 for 42.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-27/epic-42-hour-fundraiser-success
A unique executive team is leading No. 1 Recruit Training Unit, which is responsible for the initial training and development of Air Force recruits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-12-01/training-unit-leaders-began-careers-recruits