Flying flag for Reserves

By CPL Jonathan Garland

AN Air Force Reserve officer is adding valuable operational experience to her resume with a deployment to East Timor.

Flight Lieutenant Louise Nelson, of No. 21 Squadron at Laverton, is serving with the PKF as part of the Aeromedical Evacuation team in Dili.

“Our role is to provide medical evacuation support to UN members anywhere in the country, be they civilian or military,” she said.

“The work is good – when you fly a mission you feel like you’re really achieving the job you’re here to do.”
FLTLT Nelson said the challenge of working in a multi-national environment was another part of the job she relished.

“In the region where I’m living there are Thais, Singaporeans, Japanese and Koreans, so it’s a great cultural exchange.

“It’s a great opportunity to be here, especially to fly the flag as a Reservist and show that we’re a part of the ADF and have skills that can be useful when employed effectively.”

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