Australian Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade in Townsville conducted a series of training activities at Townsville Field training area on Exercise Eagle Walk from 3 to 31 March 2023. Training which allowed soldiers to strengthen & enhance capability and increase efficiency of aviation refuelling of armour, which provides Army commanders with a broader range of…
Members of the French Armed Forces embarked in amphibious ship FNS Dixmude received a warm welcome at the Port of Townville, one of many stops during Mission Jeanne D’Arc 2023. As part of the exercise a French joint naval force of approximately 800 personnel will undertake a circumnavigation of the globe from February to July…
From the depths of the ship to the open air. LSA Joel Turley spent his first eight years in the Navy as a Marine Technician, and it was his posting onboard HMAS Anzac that he found himself working with the aviation branch. HMAS Choules has been conducting helicopter flight trials with the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter.…
The Australian Defence Force, as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade led Whole-of-Government response, is providing support to Vanuatu in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Judy and Tropical Cyclone Kevin. Australia is proud to work with the Government of Vanuatu, the Pacific family and other partners to provide humanitarian support. Want…
Puckapunyal Military Area ️ Trainees demonstrate their newly acquired skills on Exercise Rhoden Strike. The challenging combined arms training activity featured the establishment of observation posts and reconnaissance patrols in support of a dawn raid on an enemy position, and prepared trainees to integrate into their #AusArmy Reserve regiments or battalions. 🪖 The exercise provides…
Australia’s Federation Guard is working hard to perfect our precision drill for the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, one of Australia’s most sacred memorial sites. Guardsmen Able Seaman Tammy Vaughn and Leading Aircraftwoman Hunter Westbrook reveal what inspires them to perform their best work. In On Anzac day we…
Operation ACCORDION is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) overarching support mission to ADF operations and activities in the Middle East Region (MER). Operation Accordion also enables contingency planning and enhancement of regional relationships. The Australian National Headquarters – MER, known as Headquarters Middle East (HQME), oversees Operation Accordion through its support to deployed ADF personnel…
On Anzac Day, at memorials and ceremonies across the country, and around the world, we pause to remember and pay our respects to all those who have served our nation during peace & war. 108 years ago today, soldiers from Australia and New Zealand landed in the early light of dawn on the beaches of…
Operation MAZURKA is the Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the Multinational Force & Observers (MFO). Established in 1981, the MFO mission is to supervise the implementation of the security provisions of the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty and employ best efforts to prevent any violation of its terms. The Australian Defence Force contingent fills key positions within…
Run Army is an Australian Army initiative to promote resilience, health and wellbeing across the Australian community. For the first time Townsville held their Run Army event on Friday, 21 April 2023. All funds raised through Run Army is donated Legacy to support the meaningful work they undertake every day supporting the families of the…
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