Meet the MASTER
UP to four Boeing C-17 III Globemaster heavy-lift aircraft will be acquired to give the RAAF and the ADF a new responsive global airlift capability, with the first aircraft to be delivered later this year.

Behind the desk
GREETINGS, Airmen and Airwomen of the Air Force. During the month of February I have been kept quite busy, which in a funny way is quite pleasing.

Rwanda recognition
SIX hundred and thirty eight ADF personnel, who served in Rwanda in two rotations from 1994 to 1995, will have their service recognised as warlike following a review by Defence and a decision by the Government.

Fight of her life
AIR Force members across Australia have rallied behind one of their own as she fights the biggest battle of her life.

Techo takes top prize
DEDICATION to work, leadership and an outstanding overall performance has seen CPL Mark Davidson take out No. 79SQN’s Technician of the Year for 2005.

Deployment diary set to make life easier
A NEW ADF Operational Deployment Diary has been produced to provide a greater level of support to deploying members and their families.

Five booted under no drugs policy
AIR Force has sent a clear message to its people — using, or being involved with, prohibited substances will not be tolerated.

Healing hands reach higher
SQUADRON Leader Angus McDonell recently took a further step in a strong family tradition of healing.

On par for management course
IT WAS a course with a difference which seven Air Force personnel undertook recently when they headed to the Southern Cross University in Lismore.

Finishing on a high note
FOUR new aircrew have joined the ranks of F/A-18 aviators following their graduation from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit’s (OCU) fast jet conversion course.

Officers’ pay on the way
A NEW pay structure is proposed later this year for officers and WO1s.

Building a dynasty
THE Sawade family is continuing to build an Air Force dynasty with OFFCDT John Sawade being the latest family member to join the ranks after graduating from the Officer Training School last December.

Bathurst Island back on Air Force’s radar
THE Tiwi people have welcomed the Air Force back onto Bathurst Island, more than 60 years after they warned Australia of the first Japanese air raids against the mainland in World War II.

Joint warfare a future focus
IMPROVING the Air Operations Centre (AOC) concept by demonstrating the capability in high tempo exercises such as Pitch Black, was one of the priorities discussed at the first Force Element Group Commander’s Conference for the year.

Disappearing act just a Mirage
A PIECE of Air Force history has left her squadron for the last time. On hand to bid ‘adieu’ was her last pilot.

Hat trick for cadet
AIR Force OFFCDT Mathew Brown is the Australia Defence Forces Academy’s 2005 winner of the prestigious University of New South Wales University Medal.

Fairer go
DEFENCE has a new branch for managing and resolving military and civilian complaints.

Following the leader
NO. 34SQN opened its doors to the newest intake of ADF officer cadets recently, to give them a taste of what’s in store when they graduate from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).

Conference ushers in new era
for Reserve restructure
RESERVE Training Wing has made a home at RAAF Base Amberley after becoming the newest member of the Training Command family.

Briefs
Legacy support to ADF
New missiles for Hornets
SAN celebrating 60
386ECSS turns seven
AVMED the big 50
Gallipoli Tours