Welcome to Air Force News, the official newspaper of your Air Force.
Air Force News is published every month except January for the information and entertainment of members of the Air Force and their families.
 |
'People first,'
says CAF When the Air Force released the findings of the F-111 Deseal/Reseal Board of Inquiry on Friday, 7 September, it was admitting to a serious failure in Air Force Occupational Health and Safety. A significant cost of this failing has been the effect on the health of the workers... |
|
|
Signing formalises
hard work Director General Personnel - Air Force, Air Commodore Jim Cole has signed a five-year contract with the University of New South Wales (ADFA) for the provision of a range of residential short courses. The courses are aimed at improving the retention rate and experience... |
|
|
Working behind
the scenes Sergeant Phil Stagg lives and breathes aircraft - in particular the RAAF's latest and most talked about piece of hardware, the Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter. An aircraft technician, Staggy, as he's affectionately known around RAAF Base Williamtown, is one of 76 Squadron's senior Hawk.. |
|
|
The gift of
life The beautiful 14-month-old son of RAAF Amberley photographer, Rod Skilton and his wife, Robyn, was recently diagnosed with the life-threatening Hurler's Syndrome. A bone marrow transplant is his best chance for survival. However, bone marrow donation requires an exact match for success... |
|
|
Handing over Australian medical Contingent 5 (ASC 5), comprised predominantly of RAAF Williams-based 6 Hospital, has taken over command of the United Nations Hospital. And the changing of the Australian medical 'guard' was marked with a parade at the East Timor Police Academy. |
|
|
Special group
meets special needs Established in 1994, the Defence Special Needs Support Group now helps thousands of people with special needs and their families in the ADF. Through various programs and supports provided by the DSNSG, Defence families are now finding it easier to move around Australia. |
|
|
Exercise Desert
Predator 2001: Territory tests as ADGs defend RAAF Tindal If Exercise Desert Predator questioned the resources, capabilities and commitment of the Royal Australian Air Force Airfield Defence Guards (ADGs) and its supporting infrastructure, then the answer is unequivocal. During the exercise recently conducted at RAAF Base Tindal... |
|
|
Orange raid success |
|
|
All in the
name of charity Fourteen local women, each driven by personal reasons, have gone out on a limb in the name of charity. And they have achieved something quite remarkable. The group, united in their desire to 'do their bit', had their heads shaved, raising well over $10,00 ... |
|
|
Air Force dominate
ski championships The Air Force have again dominated the National Inter-Service Cross-Country and Biathlon Ski Championships. The competitions held under the auspices of the RAAF Alpine Sports Association and the ADF Nordic and Biathlon Association saw the Air Force team of 20, arrive... |
|
What is Air Force News | Contact
Details | Photo Library
Air Force | Past
Editions | Current Edition | Top