A RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft flies over the wall of fire during the Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024 at Shellharbour Airport.
05 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Future aviators inspired at Shellharbour air show

It was all eyes to the sky at Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024 on the weekend.

Community engagement
A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron departs Nausori International Airport in Suva, Fiji.
05 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Spartan helps fortify Pacific ties

A RAAF C-27J Spartan completed its first Fijian rotation for the Defence Pacific Air Program.

Alliances & relationships
A vessel in distress captured by members of No. 35 Squadron aboard a C-27J Spartan aircraft during a search and rescue mission over the Coral Sea.
04 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Role agility put to the test

A RAAF C-27J Spartan responded to a yacht in distress in the Coral Sea.

Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force officer, Flying Officer Allysha McPherson, participating at the Top End Pride march in Darwin during 2023.
01 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Pride in her identity

Air traffic controller Flying Officer Ally McPherson is proud to be involved in year's Mardi Gras in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
WGCDR Craig Keane with Defence Member and Family Support staff members at the 2024 South Australia DMFS welcome event.
01 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Defence families welcomed to South Australia

More than 900 Defence personnel and their families attended a Defence Member and Family Support welcome event in Adelaide.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF personnel during Exercise Cope North 2024, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, USA.
28 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

A stronger force leaves Guam

More than 200 personnel leave Guam after a rewarding four weeks alongside the US, Japan and other allied nations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Corporal Morgan Hoellfritsch, a medical technician with 2 Expeditionary Health Service during Cope North.
28 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

Improving medical treatment delivery

Working alongside the United States, RAAF Corporal Morgan Hoellfritsch provided integral medical assistance during Exercise Cope North.

Exercises & training | People & service
Reviewing Officer, Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell, inspects the Parade, Band, Pipes and Drums at the 2024 CDF Parade.
27 Feb 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Parade showcases the future of the ADF

The CDF Parade at the Australian Defence Force Academy marked the culmination of initial training for its first-year junior leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
RAAFSFS fire training students take an ice bath after conducting firefighting training – a measure of recovery and rehabilitation introduced by the HPO team.
27 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

New training concept for stronger Air Force

Air Force’s performance and safety program is helping to prevent injury among trainees.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, greets Air Commodore Tony Jones at Russell Offices, Canberra.
27 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

Three stars for adventurous half-lifetime

Air Commodore Tony Jones has served half the life of the Air Force after joining as an 18-year-old cadet in 1972.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Aircraftwoman Natasha Sharma prepares food during her initial employment training at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.
26 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

Igniting the passion for cooking

Driven by a long-held passion for cooking, Aircraftwoman Natasha Sharma is now an Air Force chef.

People & service
RAAF and United States Air Force personnel unload cargo from a USAF C-130J aircraft at Tinian North airfield during Exercise Cope North.
23 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

Multilateral integration in the field

RAAF and US Air Force teams conduct cross training in the Northern Mariana Islands during Exercise Cope North.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training