Head west for action
RAAF Base Pearce is experiencing a hive of activity this month as it plays host to a large contingent of Air Force personnel and aircraft taking part in two military exercises and the Fincastle anti-submarine warfare competition off the coast of Western Australia.

Our New Era
THE Air Force’s F-111s could be retired from 2010 and a mix of manned and unmanned aircraft could replace the Orions from 2015 as a result of the Defence Capability Review (DCR).

Model citizens box up community prize
FLIGHT Sergeant Bevan Box and his wife Joy are an example to Defence couples after being jointly presented with the Port Stephens/RAAF Williamtown Citizen of the Year Award.

Cadet leader appointed
AIR Commodore David Dunlop will take on the role as Director General of Air Force Cadets when he’s promoted to Air Vice-Marshal on December 8.

Tribute to fallen
ON THE eve of Remembrance Day, 27 Australian veterans and war widows paid tribute at Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede, England, to the Australian and Commonwealth airmen who lost their lives during World War II and have no known grave.

Take the chance to have your say
DIRECTOR General Work Force Planning Recruiting and Retention Air Commodore Lee Roberts has a word for all personnel about Defence’s Attitude surveys – “Please fill them in and send them back.”

Towering achievement
SET the challenge of taking over full Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at Baghdad International Airport within days of arrival, the team of Air Force members deployed as part of the ATC mission were determined to achieve their goal, regardless of the obstacles they faced.

1144
That’s how many sorties Hercs flew before first cancellation

Minister praises our good work
DEFENCE Minister Robert Hill conveyed his support to Australian forces on a recent visit to Iraq.

Roos skip to victory
THIRTEEN Air Force “Desert Roos” have won gold in the aptly named Labour Day 5km Formation Fun Run at a base in the MEAO.


More than 180 years’ experience
New officers have much to offer

His blood’s worth bottling
FOR Flight Lieutenant Sam Galam, making a contribution to East Timor’s future comes in a very different way than many of the UN peacekeepers serving in that country.

Award-winning instructor on a high
FLIGHT Lieutenant Jacob Antunovich is the 2003 winner of the Qualified Flight Instructor of the Year award.

Cultural pursuit inspires Fellowship
MY journey to a CAF Aerospace Fellowship began with an interest in national cultures and how culture influences the way other nations operate their combat aircraft.