C-17s getting closer
THE purchase of the Air Force’s new Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, as flagged in March, has moved a step closer with the allocation of $1.9 billion for the project in the 2006-07 Federal Budget of May 9.

Reserve shuffle a windfall
THE Air Force is about to make significant changes to the way it relies on its Reservists to achieve the Air Force Mission.

Pinning future on past losses
FAMILY members of deceased Air Force personnel who have died in service will shortly have a tangible acknowledgement of their service, thanks to a new Air Force initiative.

Brave hearts rewarded
WHEN a car-bomb exploded killing eleven people at the front gates of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on September 9, 2004, SQNLDR Ken McLennan was one of several embassy staff members who rushed to the assistance of those injured by the blast.

Bird’s eye Bersama
79SQN stepped back in time when it deployed to Butterworth on April 19.”

Safety first at awards
AIR Force took one major award and received three commendations when the 2006 Defence Safety Awards were presented in Canberra on Monday, May 8.

Full deck for Aces North
THE Air Force’s next generation of combat flying instructors and tactical leaders will do “battle” in the skies above northern Australia in the coming weeks as Exercise Aces North 2006 gets under way.

In Memoriam

A dog’s life
LAC Mark Legutko, his Military Working Dog (MWD) Cedar and the 321CSS RAAF Darwin MWD section are top dogs for 2006.

Can I get a ‘yeehaa’
Cowboy boots, Akubras and shiny belt buckles was the dress of choice when No. 3 Airfield Defence Squadron conducted a public relations display at the recent Warwick Show.

Back on your feet with rehab
THE introduction of a new rehabilitation program will provide ADF personnel with the support needed in the event of injury or illness.

Home scheme under review
HEAD Defence Personnel Executive MAJGEN Mark Evans is seeking contributions from ADF members and their families for a review of the Defence HomeOwner Scheme (DHOS).

ADF voting rights on pay issues
THE prevailing ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA) expires in November this year and recent editions of AIR FORCE News advertised that consultation had opened for the replacement WRA, encouraging members to have input.

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