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Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, meets local man Erik Adriaensen at the graves of fallen aviators from 464 Squadron at Eindhoven, Netherlands.
19 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

RAAF salutes dedication to WW2 graves

Chief of Air Force thanks Dutch family who tend to the last resting place of Australian aviators.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Lily Hemmings experiences an F/A-18 simulator at Fighter World during a tour of RAAF Base Williamtown for the Women in Aviation Program.
18 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Empowered by glimpse of Air Force careers

Hearing first-hand stories and experiencing day-to-day routine at a RAAF base inspire year 9 student.

Community engagement | People & service
Sarah Barrett visits 26 Squadron fire section, dressed in firefighter's uniform, at RAAF Base Williamtown during the Air Force Aviation Program for Women.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

'Amazing women' support Air Force ambition

Women in Aviation experience inspires student's dream, motivating her to encourage others.

Community engagement | People & service
Jessica Sellers, a participant on the Air Force Women in Aviation Program visits the flight line at RAAF Base Williamtown during their tour of the base.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Inspired by exciting possibilities in Air Force

Initiative gives young women the opportunity to explore aviation and technical trade careers.

Community engagement | People & service
Squadron Leader Geoff Sanders warms up on a Wattbike at RAAF Base Glenbrook.
17 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Fitness test a blessing and a challenge

Air Force’s changes to the PFT present aviators with different options for measuring physical preparedness.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Corporal Matthew Thornton, Flight Lieutenant Edwin Betar and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton at the Air Force writing awards presentation.
16 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Awards honour outstanding writers

Thought leaders of the future recognised in annual presentation at Russell Offices.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Royal Malaysian Air Force Brigadier General Tan Lai Hock, Australian Defence Adviser - Kuala Lumpur Colonel Corey Shillabeer and Officer Commanding 92 Wing Detachment Alpha, Squadron Leader Andrew Bartlett on the RMAF Butterworth flightline.
16 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Strategic engagement boosts regional stability

RMAF Butterworth Base Commander and Defence Adviser fortify robust relationship during Operation Gateway.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A participant on the Air Force Aviation Program for Women experiences a flight in an F/A-18 simulator at Fighter World during their tour of RAAF Base Williamtown.
16 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Young women test aviation waters

Young women from around Australia explore aviation and technical trade careers available in Air Force.

Community engagement
Operation Gateway 25-1/2 Deputy Detachment Commander, Flight Lieutenant Alex Cross, displays roti and curry, some of Operation Gateway's most important logistics requirements at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang.
13 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

From rotis to round-the-clock maintenance

Air Force’s strong foundations and dedicated team result in effective operations.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Lawson Woolford chats with Royal Malaysian Air Force Observer, Captain Santos about the characteristics of the P-8A Poseidon during a sortie on Operation Gateway 25-1/2.
12 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Gateway patrol buoys Malaysian partnership

Maritime flights underpin commitment to security of the Northern Indian Ocean and South China Sea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Defence Force personnel meet Sydney Swans Australian Football League Women's athlete Zipporah Fish, centre, and Indigenous representatives during a community engagement event at Lake Cargelligo, NSW.
12 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Defence flies in for reconciliation

Personnel travelled to Lake Cargelligo, NSW, to celebrate culture, community, and collaboration, flying on a C-130J Hercules.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
As an icebreaker, aviators from units across RAAF Base Williamtown used Conversations for Cultural Shift cards to guide meaningful dialogue during a yarning circle as part of National Reconciliation Week.
11 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Reconciliation finds a voice on Worimi land

RAAF Base Williamtown aviators came together for meaningful conversations during National Reconciliation Week.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history