RAAF Military Critical Care Aeromedical Evacuation team participate in a simulated evacuation scenario within the Australian Army Role 2E health facility during Exercise Viper Walk 2024.
29 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Services combine to refine evacuation procedures

When casualties need immediate aeromedical evacuation, that's when an Air Force critical care team steps in.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The 100 Squadron CAC Winjeel flown by Squadron Leader Samuel Da Graca Costa takes off at the Tyabb Airshow.
27 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Air heritage returns to the Tyabb Airshow

The Tyabb Airshow returned after a four-year break and crowds flocked in to view the historic aircrafts on display.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An Air Force F-35A Lightning II performs a handling display during the RAAF Base Townsville community open day.
27 Mar 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Thanks for having us, Townsville

Curious locals learnt more about what happens behind the gates at RAAF Base Townsville during its community open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A Royal Australian Air Force Military Critical Care Aeromedical Evacuation team participate in a simulated evacuation scenario in the Australian Army Role 2E health facility during Exercise Viper Walk 2024. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
26 Mar 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Operating together on Viper Walk

Patients were ushered into what appeared to be a tent city at the Greenbank Military Training Area, but looks were deceiving.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Petty Officer Hannah Stiles and Pam Burridge ride a wave during the ADF Women’s Surf Development Camp in Ulladulla.
26 Mar 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Conquering waves and building friendships

Thirty-two personnel attended the ADF Women's Surf Development Camp in Ulladulla, coached by champion surfer Pam Burridge.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Kajrie Tauiliili from Lotopa, Samoa, coaches her basketball team during a high performance clinic run by the ADF sports training program in Samoa.
25 Mar 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Program leaves lasting impact

ADF personnel head over to Samoa as part of the Pacific Sports Program to deliver coaching and referee accreditations.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Air Force aviator Corporal Kate Kershaw, of 37 Squadron, delivers a pre-flight safety brief to residents of Borroloola prior to evacuation to Darwin via a C-130J Hercules.
25 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

ADF supports remote NT community

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Megan, the ADF provided assistance to the community of Borroloola in the Northern Territory.

Relief & assistance
RAAF maintenance personnel from 11 Squadron conduct post-flight checks on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Roland Garros Airport, Réunion.
22 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Poseidon’s first visit to French island leads to Réunion

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon visited the island of Réunion for a cooperative activity with the French Armed Forces.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Samoa Police Service Senior Sergeant Maro Osa takes part in a National Rugby League coaching course during ADF sports training program in Samoa.
22 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Leadership grows out of a love of league

A seasoned rugby league coach in Samoa is developing his coaching prowess as part of the ADF Pacific Sport Program.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
1 Recruit Training Unit celebrated 70 years with the first course graduates being flown to Point Cook for their graduation ceremony.
22 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

70 years of creating the best

For seven decades, 1 Recruit Training Unit has transformed recruits into aviators and itself evolved into something greater.

Commemoration & history
Corporal Peter Fowler assists Jino Suaki from the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency with conducting surveillance operations for illegal maritime activity around the islands of Vanuatu during Operation Solania.
21 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Supporting our Pacific family

Personnel from 35 Squadron and a C-27J Spartan deployed to Vanuatu to conduct maritime surveillance operations.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Fefiloi Renate Kerstin from Siusega, Samoa takes part in a touch football coaching course run by the ADF sports training program in Samoa.
21 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Breaking barriers in Samoan touch rugby

Samoa has welcomed its first female referees and coaches, an historic moment for the touch rugby scene.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing