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    3 hours ago

    Congratulations to the three teams of Electronic Technicians from HMAS Stirling who demonstrated their technical skills in the Navy Engineering Challenge, which involved assembling the provided components into a functional robot.

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  2. 3 hours ago

    Taking the front seat of an MH-60R helicopter is just another day in the office for a Port Macquarie local! 📖:

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  3. Nov 20

    Aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley have been named in a tradition that dates back to World War II. The names given to No. 33 Squadron’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft ✈️ recognise the communities around the squadron’s home. 📖:

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    Nov 19

    Reunited with our furry friends! 🐨 from 9th Combat Service Support Battalion recently visited Cleland Wildlife Park to visit koalas that were rescued from Kangaroo Island during .

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  5. Nov 19

    One of the 's largest ships, , has entered for maintenance - this is the first time this deep level of maintenance will be undertaken since the vessel was commissioned in 2014! 🚢 📖:

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    Nov 19

    To the people of Afghanistan, on behalf of the Australian Defence Force I sincerely and unreservedly apologise for any wrongdoing by Australian soldiers. (1/2)

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    Nov 18

    The Afghanistan Inquiry findings are extremely serious & deeply troubling. I am committed to acting on the findings & leading our people through this difficult time. Let’s all support each other & get through this together.

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  8. Nov 18

    Defence, with DVA, remains committed to ensuring current and former serving ADF personnel and their families have access to welfare support, especially those who are vulnerable or at risk. A list of welfare support services is available at: <2/2>

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  9. Nov 18

    : Announcement by the Chief of the Defence Force of the findings from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry ➡️ <1/2>

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    Nov 18

    Today marks an important day for , as I announce findings of the Afghanistan Inquiry report from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force. Watch the live press conference at 11:00am AEDT via . (1/2)

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  11. Nov 17

    has joined the onsite and Hornibrook NGI Ltd to deliver the Lombrum Infrastructure Project Early Works. looks forward to the onsite works of local industry at the sovereign PNGDF Naval Base. 🇦🇺🇵🇬

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  12. Nov 17

    Congratulations to the national winners of the 2020 Reserve Employer Support Awards. Nominated by ADF Reserve employees, these employers have demonstrated outstanding support for Reservists! 👏 Learn more:

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  13. Nov 17

    What colour will you be wearing? 🏉 Happy game day! Good luck and !

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  14. Nov 17

    continues to hone interoperability and integration with key partners during phase two of . 🚢

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    Nov 15

    Learning while lending a helping hand

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  16. Retweeted
    Nov 16

    In a first, one of our KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports has been refuelled in the air by a foreign air force. The doing the honours. ⛽✈️ Read the story:

    A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) crew refuelling from a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) MRTT during training in the Northern Territory.
    A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) during training with a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A MRTT in the Northern Territory.
    A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) crew refuelling from a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) MRTT during training in the Northern Territory.
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    Nov 15

    from 1st Aviation Regiment recently hosted a unit family day! Throughout the day, families got to see some of the capabilities used by the Regiment, including the Tiger helicopter, and had the chance to meet with their Explosive Detection Dogs.

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  18. Nov 16

    The Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative reaches a new milestone. Contract signed for the development of a new military training area in Greenvale, North Queensland. Learn more ➡️

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  19. Nov 16

    Explore emerging technology trends and innovation opportunities at Defence Innovation 2020 online conference from 23–27 November. Registrations now open ➡️  

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    Nov 16

    provided Defence personnel an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at events in Australia and overseas.

    ⚡️ Today marks the end of . Missed some of the stories? Catch up on videos, images and stories has shared throughout the week here ➡️ ⚡️
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