LIVES OF SERVICE
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give. If the words of Winston Churchill are right, Freddo and Marty were more than just good blokes who loved their footy – they were men who made a difference.

Jets exercise with the Navy
For the first time since its inception in January, Air Combat Group has combined the capability of F/A-18 Hornets, F-111s and Hawks in Western Australia.

Air Force on small screen
Explaining in detail the challenges the Royal Australian Air Force will face in the next 40 years is a mammoth subject, but one which is tackled courageously by a new five-part documentary series on the ABC.

Just for the record
The official Government mission to Korea in 2001 for the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the dedication of the Yeongcheon memorial did not occur at the same time, contrary to the article “Of war and peace” in the October 24 edition of Air Force News. They were two separate events, held one year apart.

Travel review
CDF General Peter Cosgrove has directed that duty travel to south-east Asia should be reviewed in line with revised travel advisories from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Pay-packet boost
Air Force members will receive a pay increase on December 5 when the first rise under the new ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA) lands in bank accounts.

Cyclops first to enter eye of storm
WHEN No. 382 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Section is called on to cope with a potentially hazardous situation, one member of the team is often sent in first to do the dirty work.

Chief on board for final assessment
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Angus Houston was able to obtain a lift on a P-3C Orion to travel from Maroochydore, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, back to Canberra recently.

Wedgetail milestone
THE first airframe for Australia’s new $3.45 billion airborne early warning and control aircraft fleet has rolled off the production line at Boeing’s Military Flight Centre in Seattle, United States.

Squadron’s birthday present
IT WAS a double celebration at RAAF Base Pearce recently as No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron marked two events. The opening of refurbished facilities for the squadron’s No. 3 Rifle Flight also coincided with the 60th anniversary of the formation of the squadron.

Simulator aids air controllers
THE Air Force’s Air Traffic Controllers now have a means of learning new skills and testing new procedures in the Australian Defence Air Traffic System’s (ADATS) simulator.

Hospital unit celebrates 6Oth year
No. 6 Hospital will formally celebrate its 60th anniversary on Friday, November 29, at RAAF Base Williams, Laverton.

Our newest aviators
The Air Force’s newest aviators are the 10 graduates of the Advanced Pilots course at No. 2 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Pearce.

Award provides perfect send-off
Flying instructor Flight Lieutenant Craig “Chas” Chaseling’s soon-to-be-completed tour of duty at No. 2 Flying Training School has been capped off with the 2FTS Instructor of the Year award.

Time to be counted
Some 90,000 Defence personnel, uniformed and non-uniformed alike, will stand up and be counted in the Defence Census 2003.

Pilots fly into Sunset
Perth is renowned for its enviable Mediterranean climate, however there comes a time when warmer days and clearer skies in winter or cooler days in summer are sought by No. 2 Flying Training School to enhance the flying tempo of pilot training.

Glenbrook flights a delight
RANGER helicopter flights and tethered flights in the RAAF Balloon were among highights of a well-attended open day at RAAF Base Glenbrook on November 10.

Empire’s sons remembered
A SMALL town south-west of Wagga might appear to be an unlikely location for an Air Force memorial but it is a place where hundreds of brave young men sacrificed their youth as they trained for battle more than 60 years ago.

Initiative for youth
A GROUND-breaking regional youth program involving the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) has been launched in South Australia.

Trip of a lifetime for cadets
MORE than 200 Australian Air Force Cadets between the ages of 12 and 20 from No. 5 WGAAFC (Tasmania) flew across Bass Strait to the home of the Roulettes at RAAF Base East Sale to undertake a week of General Service Training (GST) recently.

Memorial service for Bali victims
There was not a dry eye at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral for the Australians slain in Bali when acclaimed Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel played a soulful and searching rendition of the song I Still Call Australia Home.

Timor role recognised
Flight Sergeant Jon Jones, of the Australian National Command Element, East Timor, is shown on parade with military personnel from other nations after receiving the United Nations Medal and Australian Active Service Medal from Brigadier Justin Kelly, Deputy Force Commander.

Fight continues
AUSTRALIA and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to the global war on terrorism at the recent annual Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Washington DC.

Best foot forward
MEMBERS of No. 26 Squadron have completed the Great North Walk, a journey from Sydney to Newcastle over a distance of 250km.

New DRSC chairperson
A new national chairperson has been appointed to the Defence Reserves Support Council, the peak body providing support to Defence Reservists, their employers and the community.

27SQN gets a lift from Army
Active Reservists from No. 27 Squadron in Townsville have collaborated with Army Aviation to airlift communications equipment into a remote site.

Impressive display
No. 25 Squadron and No. 1 Airfield Defence Squadron were the Air Force Reserve contributors to a recent Reserve Forces Open Day at Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta, Western Australia.

Air power doctrine far sighted
The Air Force recently released the fourth version of its air power (now aerospace power) doctrine: Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power.

Point Cook book
A Point Cook RAAF Base Strategic Land Use Working Book will collate the ongoing work and discussions of three working groups and provide greater opportunity for community consultation.

History at finger click
Service histories of Australian men and women who served during World War II are now accessible online.

Positive steps
A four-man team from RAAF Base Edinburgh’s No. 92 Wing has walked 100km through some of South Australia’s most difficult terrain to raise money for Oxfam.

Bob gets slice of pizza action
IF you’re after pizza in a hurry forget the rest and call “Big Bad Bob” – Warrant Officer Rob Eley, Warrant Officer Disciplinary at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Having a bash for Variety
MEMBERS of RAAF Base Tindal are keen to give anything a bash – particularly to support a worthy cause.

Dogs, handlers enjoy 12km walk
PERSONNEL from the Security Police and Military Working Dog Section at RAAF Base Edinburgh participated in the recent Adelaide City to Base Fun Run/ Walk.

College’s new badge
Governor-General Peter Hollingworth has approved a tri-service unit badge for the Australian Command and Staff College (ACSC) at Weston Creek in the ACT.

RAAFSTT turns 50
ONE of the oldest and most diverse training institutes in the Air Force is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Proud history continues
The RAAF School of Technical Training officially received its unit title on December 1, 1952. Before then the unit went through many names and functions.

Historic outing
IT’S not often that aircraft from the Temora Aviation Museum venture far from home – staff at the museum prefer to let aviation buffs visit them at their headquarters in central western New South Wales.

Roll of donors
A list of those who contributed funds to the Air Force Memorial redevelopment.