Leading Aircraftwoman Hope Kareta from 2 Security Forces Squadron, in her Melbourne Rebels rugby uniform at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photos: Aircraftsman Campbell Latch.
04 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Hope takes the field

Leading Aircraftwoman Hope Kareta is combining her love of sports with her passion for the Air Force.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A P-8A Poseidon from 11 Squadron taxis on the runway during Operation Gateway at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
04 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Home away from home

No. 19 Squadron supports Operation Gateway and maritime awareness patrols in the North Indian Ocean and South China Sea.

Operations & missions
Flight Lieutenant Rory Barrie, of the Australian Space Operations Centre, on the bridge of HMAS Adelaide during an Australian Amphibious Force exercise at Cowley Beach Training Area.
04 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Setting his sights on space

Flight Lieutenant Rory Barrie is the first operational member of a new Maritime Space Integration Team.

Exercises & training | People & service
Outgoing Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman, presents incoming Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, with the original sword worn by Sir Richard Williams during a Change of Command Parade on Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Canberra. Photo: LAC Ryan Howell
03 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Air Force honours outgoing and incoming Chiefs

At a change of command parade, Air Force members welcomed the new Chief of Air Force and farewelled the outgoing one.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Members of the Service Attachés and Advisers Group Engagement Program during an industry visit to Axiom Precision Manufacturing in South Australia.
03 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Technologies shared with partners

Foreign military attachés visited Adelaide-based Defence bases and industry, exploring capabilities and emerging technologies.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Air Force movements personnel prepare to perform back squats during a MOVFIT session at the 27 Squadron Human Performance Centre, RAAF Base Townsville.
03 Jul 2024
Air Force
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New program keeps air movers fit and ready to deploy

A new app-based program, MOVFIT, is now helping aviators keep up their physical training while working around their demanding schedules.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Sergeant Deborah Williamson was awarded the McCarthy Rowbottom Jones Memorial Award by Group Captain John Rollo.
03 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Taking the pain out of going to the dentist

Sergeant Deborah Williamson saved aviators a 700km round trip to Darwin just to see a dentist.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Malaysian obeservers monitor the P-8A Poseidon crew operating at their workstations during Operation Gateway.
03 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Keeping watch over shipping routes

The latest iteration of Operation Gateway has concluded following a P-8A Poseidon deployment from Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman (centre) listens to indigenous Elders and RAAF personnel during his visit to RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
02 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Serving as Chief: Privilege of my life

Air Marshal Robert Chipman has been the Chief of Air Force for two years and now prepares for a new role.

People & service
Health Operational Conversion Unit Aeromedical Evacuation course director, Flight Lieutenant Di Casey (left) converses with participating international partners inside of a C-130J Hercules training fuselage at RAAF Base Richmond.
02 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Taking training beyond borders

RAAF conducts its first full International Aeromedical Evacuation course with officers and nurses from Malaysia, Philippines and Mongolia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Flight Sergeant Justin Galbraith from the Royal Australian Air Force Drone Racing Team helps Australian Army Cadets fix their drones.
01 Jul 2024
Army, Air Force
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Army cadets face off with ADF

The best cadet and ADF drone racers from across Australia fought it out at the Australian Army Cadets National Drone Racing Championships.

Exercises & training | People & service
Team Australia captains, Sergeant Emily Lahey (right) and Cooper Blackwood carry the Australian National Flag as they lead the Australian contingent competing at the Warrior Games 2024 on to the stage for the closing ceremony.
01 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Team Australia celebrates its success

The achievements of Team Australia were celebrated as the curtains closed on the 2024 Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service