From today, you could be put to the test
TESTING for prohibited substances, including narcotic drugs, will resume when new policy based on amendments to the Defence Act takes effect on June 16.

Belting out the big ballads in Baghdad
Former Chantoozies singer and TV actress Tottie Goldsmith, pictured right, had no problem in hitting the high notes during her performance at the Australian National Contingent headquarters in the Iraqi capital on June 8.

Gloves no longer off
IN KEEPING with the Air Force image as a warm working environment, DCAF Air Vice- Marshal Roxley McLennan has approved the re-introduction of the black leather glove as a working dress item in cold climate areas.

Quick! Turn on the lights
The quick thinking of two Air Force air traffic controllers in averting a potential air disaster in Darwin has been recognised.

Progress on new medals
New medals could be issued to eligible ADF personnel by October, according to the Directorate of Honours and Awards (DH&A).

Sierra standard keeps rising
FIVE new aircrew will shortly join the ranks of F/A-18 aviators when they graduate from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit’s fast jet conversion course.

F-111 crews make practice perfect
FOUR new aircrew have joined the ranks of F-111 aviators when they graduated from the 57th F-111 Operational Conversion course recently in Darwin.

Extra pay in wallets
A 2 per cent pay rise for personnel up to the rank of air vice-marshal came into effect on June 2.

Electro-optic pod flight tested
Countermeasures for Defence aircraft have been boosted with the successful flight tests of a pod housing an advanced anti-missile system, according to Connections, DSTO’s staff newsletter.

Remembering fallen comrades
From Yorkshire to Malaysia is a long way, but for English veterans, the journey to commemorate fallen mates has been made easy by Air Force members.

Tiger tests Hellfire at Woomera
The ADF’s new Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter has bared its teeth for the first time.

Extreme weather
AIR Force supporting elements faced tough environmental conditions when they deployed to Nias Island, Indonesia, to help the 15-member aircraft accident investigation team (AAIT).

Tindal gets free entry
THE main street of Katherine was lined with blue recently, when more than 350 members of RAAF Base Tindal were granted freedom of entry into the small town.

Lustrous work on property law in Iraq
AN AIR Force officer has been awarded the US Bronze Star for his service as a legal officer in the Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I) headquarters.

Bulletin Board
Raaf Central Band; Air Command Band