New Navy uniform unveiled in Darwin Today, a new and improved operational uniform for Navy personnel was introduced into service and distributed for the first time in Darwin.
Australian Soldier Farewelled from Afghanistan Fellow Australian Defence Force personnel, members of the Afghan National Army and Dutch Forces have solemnly farewelled their comrade Lieutenant Michael Fussell.
Australian soldier wounded in roadside bomb attack In the early hours of Saturday morning, an Australian Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle serving with the Mentoring Reconstruction Task Force was struck by a road-side bomb in Oruzgan.
Australian soldier killed in IED attack It is with deep regret the Australian Defence Force announces the death of Lieutenant (LT) Michael Fussell during operations in Afghanistan.
The Government has approved the deployment of approximately 3,500 Australian Defence Force personnel to 11 operations overseas and within Australia to protect Australia and its national interests.
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Defence Annual Report 2007-08 The Defence Annual Report 2007-08 (Volume 1) addresses the Department of Defence and the Australian Defence Force (ADF), which are collectively referred to as ‘Defence’. The Defence Annual Report 2007-08 (Volume 2) addresses the Defence Materiel Organisation as a prescribed agency.
HMAS Sydney II On 28 March 2008, Air Chief Marshal A.G. Houston, AC, AFC, Chief of the Defence Force, appointed a Commission of Inquiry constituted by the Honourable T.R.H. Cole, AO, RFD, QC as President, to inquire into and report upon circumstances associated with the loss of HMAS SYDNEY (II) in November, 1941.
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Seriously Electrical on SIRIUS
Hobart's David Newcombe, an electrical specialist was recently onboard HMAS Siriusfor Exercise Bersama Lima in South East Asia.
