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Army's Contribution to Defence Strategy, Edition Two
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News and Media Releases

Major General Cheryl Pearce welcomed by an Honour Guard provided by the mission’s Mobile Force Reserve.

A milestone deployment complete

Major General Cheryl Pearce has completed a milestone deployment to Cyprus as the first Australian Commander of the UN Peacekeeping force on the island. 

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Sergeant Tim O’Brien at the Multinational Observer Force's South Camp near Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.

Serving the nation and seeing the world

For Sergeant Tim O’Brien, joining the Army meant serving his country and seeing the world.

Trooper Aimee Doolan, from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), left, and her mother, Warrant Officer Class 2 Julie Doolan, from the 7th Combat Brigade, at Gallipoli Barracks. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett

Daughter driven by mother's example

Ask Trooper Aimee Doolan why she wanted to join the Army, and her answer is simple: it was the example set by her mother, Julie.

Officer Cadet James Boidin at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Springwood local on the march

For twenty-one-year-old Springwood local, Australian Army Officer Cadet James Boidin, the experience of living through the 2013 Blue Mountains bushfires inspired his decision to join the Australian Army.

Officer Cadet Innes Lumsden at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Wanneroo local on the march

Twenty-two-year-old Wanneroo local, Australian Army Officer Cadet Innes Lumsden, has had a busy end to a busy year.

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Welfare Support

Defence and the Department of Veterans' Affairs care about the welfare of all personnel involved in the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry and are committed to ensuring there is access to support for individuals and their families.

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In Focus

Part-Time soldier training

Part-Time soldier training

Join the Army Reserve and enjoy a rich and rewarding extra dimension to your life and work, while contributing to the defence of Australia. Find an Army Reserve unit near you.

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Our values & contract

Army’s cultural and ethical foundation is its values and the bonds of trust and respect between each and every person who joins in service to our nation.

Anzac Day

Anzac Day

Anzac Day falls on the 25th of April each year. The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in 1916.

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National Institution Statement

The Australian Army is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected institutions. Army is embedded in Australia’s national story and we have an enduring connection to community and country.