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Senior Australian Defence Force Officer Amberley, Group Captain Dennis Tan, escorts Ms Jean Jackson around the Amberley History and Heritage Centre at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Sergeant Peter Borys
08 Jun 2023
Air Force
News

At 99, veteran presses rewind

One of Ipswich’s oldest war veterans recently returned to RAAF Base Amberley for the first time in 78 years.     

Commemoration & history | People & service
From left, Aircraftman Max Webb, Pilot Officer Toby Olabarriaga, Aircraftwoman Ellie Hawke and orporal Eliott Jones receive a lesson on the cockpit module of the B-24 Liberator from Paul Rourke during a tour of the B-24 Liberator Restoration Museum in Werribee, Victoria. Photos: Flight Lieutenant Brent Moloney
08 Jun 2023
Air Force
News

One-of-a-kind history lesson

On 21 Squadron's 87th birthday, the unit's aviators got a special history lesson at the B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration hangar.

Commemoration & history | People & service
RAAF personnel from 23 Squadron prepare to refuel a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft as part of Exercise Toxic Gauntlet at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson
07 Jun 2023
Air Force
News

Ready for any environmental threat

Air force personnel prepared for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence operations during Exercise Toxic Gauntlet.

Exercises & training
Loadmaster Flight Sergeant Christian Allison of 35SQN teaches Samoan police officer Constable Fetuao Nuuvali how to use the camera during Operation Solania. Photos: LAC Chris Tsakisiris
06 Jun 2023
Air Force
News

Fishy business caught out in the Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan conducted maritime surveillance to detect and deter illegal fishing activities.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
269 ADF Pilots’ Course members with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Photos: Chris Kershaw
06 Jun 2023
Air Force
News

Sky's the limit for pilot graduates

Fourteen students from 269 Pilots' Course have received their wings to become the newest pilots in the ADF.

Awards & recognition
4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, provide fire support during Exercise Black Dagger at Townsville Field Training Area. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson
05 Jun 2023
Air Force
News

Control over air and land

Students of No. 71 Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course had to think on their feet during Exercise Black Dagger.

Exercises & training
Military personnel from Australia, Indonesia and the United States disembark from a United States Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey at RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Crocodile Response. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
05 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Trilateral response to Top End "disaster"

Three nations practised their combined disaster relief skills in the Northern Territory and Indonesia.

Exercises & training
Local indigenous cultural performers conduct a smoking ceremony during the Indigenous Veterans Commemoration at Hyde Park, Sydney. Photos: Leading Seaman Susan Mossop
02 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Memorial honours Indigenous service

Indigenous soldiers have been honoured for their sacrifice during an annual ceremony in Sydney’s Hyde Park.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Katie Smart is an Air Force Reservist and works within BHP as an emergency service officer.
31 May 2023
Air Force
News

Learning and sharing history and culture

Air Force medical technician Leading Aircraftwoman Katie Smart recognises the importance of learning from others.

Community engagement | People & service
A P-8A Poseidon from 11 Squadron departs RAAF Base Darwin for an Exercise Albatross AusIndo mission. Photo: Sergeant Pete Gammie
31 May 2023
Air Force
News

Partnership takes flight over northern waters

The Australia and Indonesian air forces worked together on maritime surveillance missions during a key exercise in the Top End.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Aircraftwoman Indianna Biles checks the serial number of aircraft parts in the F-35A Lightning II warehouse at RAAF Base Williamtown in NSW. Photos: Leading Aicraftman Samuel Miller
26 May 2023
Air Force
News

From base camp to lift-off

Aircraftwoman Indianna Biles was inspired by an Air Force Indigenous Youth Program to be a positive example in the community.

People & service
Indigenous Elders from the Fitzroy Crossing community with RAAF Indigenous Liaison Officer, Flight Lieutenant Tramaine Dukes, during a smoking ceremony at Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley Region, WA.
25 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

A contribution to be valued

The Indigenous Cultural Advisory Group is key to ensure First Nations voices are heard within the Australian Defence Force.

People & service
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