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BALI
HONOURS
MARKING
the first anniversary of the Bali bombings, seven Air Force
personnel have been honoured with conspicuous service decorations
for their role in Operation Bali Assist.
Sad
revelation at Bali ceremony
AS
the names of the victims were read out at the first anniversary
memorial service in Bali on October 12, Nursing Officer Squadron
Leader Sally Scott was shaken to hear some of the patients
she had treated had not survived.
Engineer’s
accolades
JUDGED the best under the age of 30, Air Force engineer Flight
Lieutenant David Clyde has taken out the top two prizes at
the ACT Young Engineers awards in Canberra.
10%
pay increase proposed
AN
incremental pay rise of 10 per cent over 2½ years has
been proposed in the next ADF Workplace Remuneration Arrangement
(WRA), which is now ready for consultation.
Richmond
project approved
A
$35 MILLION Reinvestment Project at RAAF Base Richmond has
been approved by Federal Parliament.
Enter
our photographic competition
IF
you are a keen photographer, here’s your chance to show
the ADF what you are capable of with a camera.
The Air Force, Army and Navy newspapers are holding the second
ADF Amateur Photography Competition.
Landing
on song
In
drizzling rain an 816 Squadron Seahawk is framed between members
of the ADF fanfare trumpeters, including Leading Aircraftman
Matt Hamilton (foreground) during celebrations before the
recent AFL Grand Final between the Brisbane Lions and the
Collingwood Magpies at the MCG.
Safety
first says CAF
THE
focus on safety is not being lost on CAF Air Marshal Angus
Houston after the successful and accident-free deployments
of the past 12 months.
Students
on target
WHILE
the prospect of a week of lectures and three exams might not
inspire most of us, for the 16 students of 06/03 Weapons Theory
Course that was the reality of their first instalment of Weapons
Employment Course (WEC) training at RAAF Base Williamtown.
Torpedo
overview
AN
AIR Force officer has taken part in a series of courses on
the capabilities of the MU90 Lightweight Torpedo.
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Information
warning
FOREIGN
intelligence services, issue-motivated groups and investigative
journalists could use internet sites such as Schoolfriends.com
to home in on Defence personnel, according to the Defence
Security Authority.
Air
power’s striking aims
AIR
power was first employed in the reconnaissance role, but its
inherent speed and reach brought on the realisation that it
was capable of striking deep into the enemy’s homeland
irrespective of the outcome of the land battle where troops
were in contact.
Library
widens its Net access
AIR
Force personnel, civilian staff and their families have an extra
avenue to further their education and professional development
with the recent launch of the Defence Library Internet site.
60th celebrations
TO
commemorate 60 years of service, No. 37 Squadron will hold celebrations
at RAAF Base Richmond on November 16 from 9.30am-4pm.
Introduction to flight for Cadets
THE
AIR Force’s No. 382 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron
and No. 2 Air Field Defence Squadron located at RAAF Base Amberley
will be among the first to be supplied with new field vehicles
and trailers.
Dig deep for families
EVERY
October the Defence Special Needs Support Group asks Defence
personnel across Australia and overseas to put their hands in
their pockets for Dig Deep for a Dollar Day.
Chopper
command a dream come true
FOR
the first time since the disbanding of No. 9 Squadron in 1989,
an Air Force pilot has command of a sophisticated Black Hawk
helicopter.
Proud
moment for airwoman
AIRCRAFTWOMAN
Christine Everett was the only Australian among 55 personnel
reclassified at a recent US Air Force promotion ceremony in
the Middle East Area of Operations.
Desert
run for charity
DESPITE
the dust and heat of the Middle East, Australian airmen and
women serving on regional operations participated in the Desert
to Desert fun run, to help Aussie children with cancer.
ORDER
OF DAY
To
all members of the ADF: Conclusion of Operation Belisi II.
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