Globetrotters C-17 offers quantum leap for new 36SQN loadmasters
   
Pay system leap Air Force will benefit from major reforms to the pay structure of officers, WOFFs and enlisted ranks, which took effect on August 9.
   
11SQN service celebrated CAF AIRMSHL Geoff Shepherd congratulated members of 11SQN for completing one of the longest continuous periods of operational service in the unit’s history at a special ceremony at RAAF Base Edinburgh on August 10.
   
Aussies honour fallen comrade It is 10.30pm in the Middle East and the temperature is about 28C, with a humidity of 90 per cent.
   
Top End thunders Vital high-level exercise activity ran unabated in the Top End after some 500 Air Force personnel and more than 25 aircraft recently participated in the two-week air combat exercise Arnhem Thunder ’07.
   
Air Mail - Stepping in the right direction Greetings Airmen and Airwomen of the Air Force.
   
Outreaching support Air Force assisted in Operation Outreach with the delivery of a health assessment team and medical supplies to the remote community of Finke recently.
   
Restructure is working for 92WG A recent workforce review of 92WG has resulted in enhanced communications between operations and maintenance, a more flexible flying program and a greater sense of ownership.
   
Richmond stays Western Sydney can expect a continued Defence presence following the decision to retain RAAF Base Richmond.
   
Homefinder site is improved for your next move Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has launched its improved HomeFind website to supplement the new housing classification policy (NHCP). It came into effect on July 1 and will be phased in over 10 years.
   
Filling the gap The Air Force Gap Year will provide up to 100 paid, work experience positions from January next year, increasing to 250 in January 2009.
   

Horsepower put behind reserves Australia's four major car manufacturers are playing their part in assisting a vibrant Defence Reserve by becoming signatories to the friendly leave policies.

   

Peacekeeping conference on Many of the key issues in our peacekeeping history will be addressed at a major conference on the subject at the Australian War Memorial (AWM) on September 13 and 14.

   

Pigs to Rhinos Twenty pilots and technicians who work with ‘Pigs’ at 1 and 6SQNs got up close and personal to some ‘Rhinos’ during a visit to the USS Kittyhawk in Brisbane last month.

   

2SQN gets a workout The new Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) facilities at 2SQN were put to the test when a maritime aircraft contingent made RAAF Base Williamtown its home during the US Navy’s recent visit to Australia.

   

Clarification
In the “ACAUST makes his final rounds” article of the August 9 edition, it said that SGT Andrew Robertson was awarded an ACAUST Bronze Commendation for his contribution to No. 24 (City of Adelaide) Squadron. It should have read No. 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron. We apologise for the error.