05 April 2007 Edition #4905

 



Choice new policy
Housing classification to provide members greater property range
 
COOL FUN :
36SQN aircraft technician LAC Andrew Davis is all smiles as he maintains the mobile air conditioning unit for the C-17 during the Australian International Airshow.
Photo by Steve Given

Special scheme for kids The RAAF Welfare Trust Fund (RWTF) continues to aid the dependants and spouses of Air Force members who have died in full-time service through the relatively new RWTF Educational Sponsorship Scheme.

Planning for OPSOs The first OPSO sponsor is wanted for exciting new PAF specialisation
Enhancing the force DESPITE the short notice, SQNLDR Rebecca Boss relished her recent experience of working in the enhanced logistics support framework in the MEAO before returning home in late February.

Hawk eyes SETTING up airbase services and an evacuation handling centre on a remote airfield was all part of the plan for 382ECSS during Exercise Night Hawk.

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Features
It was a show spectacular when Avalon Airport came alive for the 2007 Australian International Airshow, as Andrew Stackpool reports.
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Thinking small but planning big for the future
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New doctrine unveiled
AIR Force has a new doctrine to shape its future in an increasingly uncertain world.
Recruiting's weapon of supreme air combat DCAF AVM John Blackburn launched Air Force’s newest weapon in recruiting – the online game Supreme Air Combat at Avalon.


My Career
AIR Force begs to differ from the conventional wisdom that ‘leaders are born not made’ and has the evidence to prove it through its Leadership Exchange Program.
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Lifestyle
Smart money

All too often hard-earned pay seems to disappear. Here are some tips on how to better manage your finances.
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Spilt popcorn

Rocky Balboa returns as the determined underdog in this inspirational tale of an ageing boxer who once again tastes victory.
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Sweaty palms - Rebellion snaps together
Lego Star Wars II is packed with good visuals and action sequences.
Slipped disc- Inspiration from TV and movies 'Van Morrison: At the Movies – Soundtrack Hits' and 'TV Rock' reviewed.


Sports

Air Force the dark horse at this year’s ADF Aussie Rules champ’s
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THINGS went just swimmingly for CPL Geoff Hanckel from RAAF Base Richmond when he won the Australian Defence Sports Triathlon Association’s long course championship from February 24-25.
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Hoop heaven
Air Force dazzles Navy in NBL territory
ADF golf set for boost at Wodonga BOOSTING playing strength and encouraging women players will be the focus of the 2007 ADF Cup at Wodonga Country Golf Club in North-East Victoria from April 18 to 20.