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Proud recruits march onto the parade ground at No1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga Wagga. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Katharine Pearson
06 Feb 2023
Air Force
News

A fresh start for aviator training

Aviators will receive a modernised and streamlined introduction to Air Force with a revamp of Initial Military Training.

Exercises & training
Air Force's Growler electronic attack aircraft is to be upgraded. Photo: Corporal Jesse Kane
06 Feb 2023
Air Force
News

More grunt for Growlers

Vital upgrades to Air Force's fleet of electronic aircraft and associated ranges will strengthen Australia's electronic attack capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Flying Officer Kevin Pfitzner, a C-130J pilot with 37SQN at RAAF Base Richmond.
06 Feb 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Base services to be transformed

Services to Defence bases and establishments around the country are set to improve, creating a wide range of employment opportunities. 

People & service
Traditional owners from the Fitzroy Valley region visit the Air Force Mobile Air Operations Team at Fitzroy Crossing airport. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
03 Feb 2023
Air Force
News

Flood devastated community praises Defence support

A group of Fitzroy Crossing residents returned home for the first time in two weeks to see what could be salvaged after recent floods.

Relief & assistance
Incoming Commander Air Warfare Centre Air Commodore Adrian Maso, signs the transfer of command certificate witnessed by the outgoing Commander Air Commodore Ross Bender. Photos: Corporal David Cotton
02 Feb 2023
Air Force
News

New Air Warfare Centre Commander takes the reins

A ceremony at the Edinburgh Defence Precinct marked the transfer of command for the Air Warfare Centre.

Ceremonies & events
An Air Force C-27J Spartan transported 41 teachers from Fitzroy Valley High School and Bayulu School from Broome to Fitzroy Crossing for the start of the 2023 school year. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
02 Feb 2023
Air Force
News

Teachers flown home in time for school

Teachers from flood-affected Fitzroy Crossing were airlifted home from Broome to open the school gates for the new school year.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
An Australian Army soldier assists Ukrainian recruits with cleaning their rifles during Operation Kudu in the UK. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhardt
02 Feb 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Visit to ADF soldiers training Ukrainian recruits

Political and Defence leaders have visited Australian soldiers providing training to Ukrainian recruits in the United Kingdom.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
33 Squadron Maintenance Manager Sergeant Jason Bahadur on board a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport during Exercise Cope North 20 in Guam. Photo: Sergeant David Said
01 Feb 2023
Air Force
News

Aviator's legacy of improving effectiveness

Sergeant Jason Bahadur was recognised in the Australia Day honours for helping to save thousands of hours in labour and improving capability.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Flying Officer Jessica Williams on graduation day from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) on December 8, 2022 after entering via the Air Force’s Aviator Access to the Academy (AAA) Scheme in 2020. Photo: Scene To Believe – photography
31 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Persistence pays off for aviator with dream

After a major setback early in her career, Flying Officer Jessica Williams is now living her dream.

People & service
Then Group Captain Jake Newham talks to the waiting media after leading the ferry flight of six A8 F111s from Fort Worth, Texas, to Amberley, Australia.
31 Jan 2023
Air Force
Editorial

Farewell to 'Gentleman Jake'

Air Force or Army? It was a tough decision faced by a 20-year-old John ‘Jake’ Newham in 1951. Air Marshal Newham chose Air Force.

Commemoration & history
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, on parade during the Australia Day flag raising ceremony at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Bombardier Guy Sadler
27 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Townsville celebrates with the ADF

Soldiers marched and guests were welcomed with a warm respect for country at the Australia Day flag-raising ceremony in Townsville.

Ceremonies & events
Group Captain Kerry Hollings has been made a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia in this year's Australia Day honours.
26 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Projects delivered with dedication

An Air Force officer's work in managing NATO funding for projects in Afghanistan is just one of the reasons she has received an Australia Day honour.

Awards & recognition | People & service
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