22 March 2007 Edition #4904

Final chapter for F-111
Amberley set to receive a swarm of Super Hornets as the F-111 heads for retirement.

  
BIG NEWS: 6SQN will become the Super Hornet training squadron in 2010 in line with the retirement of the F-111. Pictured is 6SQN’s FLGOFF Jonathon Harrington and LAC Shannon Lee at RAAF Base Amberley.
Photo by AC Aaron Curran

Fallen SAS trooper flown home
FOLLOWING the recovery on March 2 of the remains of SASR Trooper Joshua Porter from the site of the Black Hawk crash off Fiji, a C-130 flew his body from Noumea to waiting family at RAAF Base Richmond.
Touched by tragedy
Air Force swings into action to assist with the Garuda disaster.

Super changes pass
THE proposed superannuation changes reported in the last edition of AIR FORCE News have been passed and will take effect on July 1.



20CU shows 'Odin' traits
Heavy duty at 36SQN
Six centres aim for problem solutions
Saber sharp
Daisy leads the way
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Features
Super decision - (Centrepiece)
Super Hornet the 'real deal' - (CP)


Air Force is set for a power boost with the acquisition of 24 Super Hornets as part of a $6 billion air combat capability program
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TAKE it from one who knows – the new Super Hornet is the real deal.
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Neptune warrior (History) HISTORY records that renowned Australian diver Ben Cropp found the remains of HMS Pandora on the Great Barrier Reef in 1977.

My Career
Play the PACMAN

A NEW initiative to help ADF members find information on their pay and conditions is about to be rolled out.
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New program at the sharp end of finance TO ENSURE that Air Force members remain at the sharp end of financial matters, the Finance Executive is introducing a Financial Workforce Certification Program.

Lifestyle
Is your mouth deployable?
Reading on an imposing scale
Health

Your dental care could affect your general health. Sqn-Ldr Andrew Draper checks out your oral regime.
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 Off the shelf

ANZAC Day on Mount Everest is a book much in keeping with military form.
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Rev up - Miles cheaper Petrol prices too high? Capt Val Kim looks at three affordable fuel savers that could save you money, and the environment.
Slipped disc- Loose and unplugged tunes 'Loose' and 'Korn unplugged' reviewed.
Sweaty palms - In the zone for games liberation 'Killzone: Liberation' reviewed for PSP

Sports
Bowlers line up for national team
Ice breaker


ADF king pins get ready to roll for ACT/SNSW tenpin champs
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THE ADF’s 14-member Nordic and biathlon skiing team met with mixed fortunes on its 16-day January tour to Europe.
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Rugby begins its planning for South America THE Australian Services Rugby Union (ASRU) is planning for its tour of South America later this year.
In the soup CALLING all Air Force surfers. Air Force is on its way to wrest the Inter-Services surfing championships back from Navy at this year’s competition, but needs more support, especially from female surfers.
Gameplan Shooting, Football, Aussie Rules