Highs and Lows
Christmas Messages
WITH the end of the year and the festive season fast approaching, I encourage all of us to take pride in what we have achieved this year.

Locating people in an emergency
CHANGES are under way that will improve Defence’s ability to account for personnel who are travelling when a major incident occurs.

Wings journey into space
“Three [wings] were for me and I could get them direct from the makers, Hicks Atkinson & Son, Melbourne, price three shillings and sixpence each.” - Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams

Ceremony for medals of honour
SIX Air Force members are among the first to wear the new ADF Iraq and Afghanistan medals following a ceremony with the Chief of Air Force late last month.

Community spirit shines
LEADING Aircraftman Felix Ho is proof that community spirit is still alive and well in today’s youth.

Just reward for medical marvel
AIR Force specialist reserve doctor Group Captain Bill Griggs has earned his place in the history books.

Battle for sky supremacy
COMBAT and support personnel were put through their paces during the East Coast Air Defence Exercise (ECADEX), held at RAAF Bases Amberley and Williamtown from October 26 to November 9.

Faces behind forces
No. 41 Wing demonstrated its professionalism and proficient capability in executing an Air Battle Management Wing Operations Centre (ABM WOC) during the recent East Coast Air Defence Exercise (ECADEX).

AOC moves with action
Air Command’s new deployable Air Operations Centre (AOC) came up trumps during the recent East Coast Air Defence Exercise (ECADEX).

Taste of life at No. 6
FAMILY and friends of RAAF Base Amberley’s No. 6 Squadron got to enjoy the sights and sounds of life in the Air Force at a recent Squadron open day.

Inspection marks final hoorah
OFFICER Commanding Combat Reserve Wing Group Captain Monty Smith has conducted his final squadron inspection before retirement, with a visit to No. 28 (City of Canberra) Squadron on November 12-13.

Sound off for Sumatra medal
THE time has come for eligible ADF personnel who served on Operations Sumatra Assist I and II to sound off and accept their medal.

No. 42 Wing readies for reformation
WITH a wedgetail eagle in full flight and the words “Defend from Above”, the new motto and crest of RAAF Base Williamtown’s No. 42 Wing has been launched in time for the reformation of the Wing on January 1 next year.