Defence Australia

🇦🇺 🤝 🇺🇸 Together in Remembrance

As Australian and US aircraft prepare to fly side by side over Melbourne this week, we also pause to reflect on the significance of 11 September.

Twenty-five years ago, the world changed.

On 11 September 2001, nearly 3000 lives were lost in the terrorist attacks in the United States. Australia and the United States stand together to remember those who never came home and to honour the families, friends and communities forever changed by their loss.

At Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance, Australian Defence Force and United States Marine Corps representatives gathered for a commemorative service marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The service brought together veterans, serving members, families and community leaders in a shared moment of reflection.

The ceremony included a reading of The Ode, the sounding of the Last Post and a minute's silence.

Lest We Forget.

📷 Cpl. Caleb Goodwin Marine Rotational Force - Darwin

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HMAS Perth has completed a replenishment at sea with HMAS Supply in the South China Sea. The ship’s personnel worked together to move fuel from Supply while transiting together.

📷 LSA Daniel Hueston & ABIS Jaxsen Shinners

#YourADF #AusNavy

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Defence is a workplace that supports our people to ask each other, “R U OK?”

You don’t need to be an expert to reach out, just be willing to listen and provide support.

When we genuinely ask, "R U OK?" and are prepared to listen, we can help them feel connected and supported, long before they’re in crisis.

On any day, ask the people you care about, R U OK? because a conversation could change a life.

Support is available ➡️ www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/crisis-sup…

📷 SGT Dan Pinhorn, LSIS Danyellah Hill, Kris Kerehona & LSIS James McDougall

#RUOK #ruokday #YourADF #OurAPS

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Two years on from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report, we reflect on the courage of those who shared their experiences and helped shape a better future for Defence.

Their lived experiences continue to lead to improvements, from enhanced suicide prevention and mental health initiatives to stronger protections against sexual violence and improved support for families.

While important progress has been made, there is more work to do. Defence remains committed to delivering meaningful and enduring reform that improves the health, wellbeing and safety of our people and their families.

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What's on the menu? A lot has changed in over 70 years of ration packs.

1955: Raisins, hard biscuits and tinned meals. These British-issue ration packs were later replaced with ones of Australian manufacture.

1970: Packets of dried food and other items from the C ration pack that Australian soldiers took on operations.

2013: Noodles, muesli and chocolate on display during Exercise Boss Lift.

Current day: Instant mashed potatoes, muesli with milk powder, and peaches. Modern ration packs present greater variety, nutrition and convenience.

What's your pick? 🍫🥫👇

📷 CPL Nick Wiseman, LACW Annika Smit

#YourADF

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Cheers Brisbane ✈️

The Royal Australian Air Force's F/A-18F Super Hornet and a C-17A Globemaster III wowed the crowd in 📍 Brisbane, Qld, as they conducted flying displays during Riverfire 2026.

📷 LAC Campbell Latch & CPL Brett Sherriff

#YourADF #AusAirForce

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Some serve side by side. Some carry a photo far from home. Some count the days until Dad returns.

Service demands sacrifice from members and families alike. To all fathers across Defence, wherever you are: Happy Father’s Day.

Which Father’s Day memory do you cherish most?

#YourADF #FathersDay

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Tanks for the view 🌉

The Australian Army's Huntsman and Redback armoured vehicles took part in sea trials on and around 📍 Garden Island, Sydney Harbour, in July.

The next-generation AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle, AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer and AS10 armoured ammunition resupply vehicle were loaded on and off the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Canberra and her landing craft.

Read more ➡️ news.defence.gov.au/army/capability/2026-09-03/new…

📷 SGT Tristan Kennedy

#YourADF #AusArmy #AusNavy

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40 bundles. One mass airdrop. 🪂

On 14 August, a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III released 40 Container Delivery System bundles over Williamson Airfield during Exercise Pozieres Run 2026.

The activity integrated Air Force air mobility with Army land operations to rehearse rapid resupply in austere conditions.

📷 TPR Wade Musicka

#YourADF #AusArmy #AusAirForce

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The 2026 Defence Blood Drive has kicked off, running from 1 September to 30 November. In its 18th consecutive year, this partnership with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood continues Defence's commitment to serving Australians beyond the uniform. Every blood and plasma donation helps save lives, strengthens communities, and extends Defence's mission of protecting the nation. 🩸

📷 Kris Kerehona

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