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Torp test a
first - Orions on target Torpedoes have been successfully dropped for the first time from the Maritime Patrol Group's modified AP-3C Orion aircraft. Two of the AP-3C Orions, flown by crews from No. 92 Wing as part of the operational test and evaluation (OT&E) process, dropped the weapons during... |
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Dentist saves
dog's decay Air Force military working dog Cujo has formed a very strong bond with his handler Sergeant Sean Payne in the 12 months since they became a team and started working at RAAF Richmond. |
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Air Force appeal
for bachelor boy We all thought Air Force was the more appealing of all the services and it's now official with the announcement of FLGOFF Ewan Stewart as Australia's second most popular bachelor following the outcome of Cleo magazine's annual 50 hottest bachelors competition. |
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Chief talks
leadership Values-based leadership and communication which encourages teamwork and puts people first in every circumstance is the key to success for the Royal Australian Air Force, according to it's Chief, Air Marshal Angus Houston. |
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Career Highlight Lifetime of memories in three-month adventure. A Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant has had the experience of a lifetime on board a United States Navy vessel during Operation Southern Swing. SGT John Mace, from the Defence Signals Directorate, was attached to USS Blue Ridge |
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Air Force running
hot CAF leads the way for charity in 'relay' impressive effort. Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshall Angus Houston, led the field at the recent Cancer Council - Relay for Life event held at The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Canberra over 24 hours from Friday, 5 April. |
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Defence reaps
fruit of diversity with award win
Defence's proactive stance in the field in equity and diversity led to a national recognition recently when the organisation won the 2001 Australian Public Sector Diversity Award. |
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Pearce takes
place as the No.1 base RAAF Base Pearce is the winner of the prestigious 2001 Hawker Siddeley Award in recognition as the most proficient RAAF base during the calendar year. The award is the highest accolade for a RAAF base and RAAF Pearce Base Commander Wayne Johnston is proud of... |
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Letters to
the Editor The 'mister-ey' of retired RAAF ranks. Monitoring Bougainville. |
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A winning Combination Combined event tests athletes' mettle. Following is a wrap-up of the inaugural ADF Combined Sports Championships held in Sydney from 7-11 March. Time Trial Championship, Criterium, 10km Athletics Road Race, Short Course Triathlon, Long Course Triathlon , Endurance Championship. |
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Back in the
swing Air Force regains golf trophy. Members of the Ingham Golf Club were recently cleaning out some cupboards and unearthed the Perpetual Trophy - the prize contested between the Ingham Golf Club and the RAAF Townsville Golf Club. |
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