LOCK DOWN: LACW Chantal Day from 1AOSS secures the load on a C-130J before it departs RAAF Base Richmond for the Middle East.

Photo by LAC Christopher Dickson

SWEET GOODBYE: LAC Craig Jamieson’s family enjoys the cakes on offer at the farewell at RAAF Base Darwin for 114MCRU personnel deploying to Afghanistan. From left are daughters Charli and Olivia, wife Lisa and daughter Ava.

Photo by PTE Shannon Joyce

CUPPA TIME: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea was held at the RAAF Base Townsville Officers’ Mess recently, raising more than $300 for cancer research. From left, joining in the fundraiser was FLGOFF Tracy Richardson, FLGOFF Tanya Carter and PLTOFF Lisa Power from No. 27 (City of Townsville) Squadron.

Photo by CPL Kirk Peacock