Australian Defence force marks Remembrance Day
On 11 November, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) joined the nation in commemorating Remembrance Day, honouring all who have served Australia in war, conflict and peacekeeping operations. At 11:00 a.m., silence fell across the country—echoing the moment in 1918 when the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of war.
In brief
The Australian Defence Force marked Remembrance Day on 11 November with a minute of silence at 11:00, on the anniversary of the 1918 armistice. During the ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Admiral David Johnston, Chief of the Australian Defence Force, laid a wreath in honour of more than 103 thousand Australians who died in service of their country. More than 1,800 Australian Defence Force personnel are currently serving overseas and in domestic operations. Admiral David Johnston said that Australia pays tribute to those who served and stands shoulder to shoulder with those still serving.
More than a century ago, on 11 November 1918, German forces requested an armistice to end hostilities, accepting the Allied terms of unconditional surrender. Originally observed as Armistice Day, the occasion became known as Remembrance Day after the Second World War, extending commemoration to all who gave their lives in subsequent conflicts.
For the maritime community, the day carries particular resonance. Australian sailors and naval aviators have played a vital role in every major campaign since the Great War—defending sea lanes, supporting joint operations and delivering humanitarian aid across the Indo-Pacific.
Today, more than 1,800 ADF personnel are deployed on operations at home and abroad, including Royal Australian Navy units on maritime security and regional stability missions. Wherever they serve, they will join their compatriots in pausing for one minute of reflection—to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to serve.
At the National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Canberra, Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston laid a wreath at the Australian War Memorial in honour of the more than 103,000 Australians who lost their lives in service.
- On this day of remembrance, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served before us, and stand with those who continue to serve our nation with pride and dedication, Admiral Johnston said.
Defence has invited all Australians to take this moment to remember those who gave their lives, those who returned bearing the scars of conflict, and those who still serve with professionalism and commitment—at sea, in the air, and on land.
Source: Gazeta Morska · Compiled by: Kamil Kusier
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