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Former chief of Air Force, Air Marshal (retd) Gavin ‘Leo’ Davies, with Aircraftwoman Brooklynn Dowling after her graduation from recruit training, holding the challenge coin the former chief had given to her five years ago. Photo: Cut Above Productions
31 May 2022
Air Force
News

Chief and recruit bond with promises, and a coin

A special reunion took place at the latest graduation ceremony at Air Force’s No. 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga.

People & service
 Private Hailey Lennon and Max at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
30 May 2022
Army, Air Force
News

A match made at school

When Private Hailey Lennon walked through the kennels at RAAF Base Amberley, a bouncy, energetic dog with a dark coat caught her eye.

People & service
The new Defence Indigenous Champions, Deputy Secretary Celia Perkins and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, take part in a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at the inaugural Defence Indigenous Champion Handover Ceremony in Canberra.
27 May 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

'Be brave. Make change.'

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an opportunity to learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

People & service
RAAF Base Amberley Firefighter, Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence. He is one of more than 400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aviators in Air Force today. Photo: Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaac
27 May 2022
Air Force
News

Aviator shares his heritage

Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, a Ngugi and Kaantju man from Cairns, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence.

People & service
Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson with his dive gear on board HMAS Adelaide's alongside Garden Island. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
26 May 2022
Navy, Air Force
News

From scanning skies for aircraft to diving below ships

RAAF air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson has qualified as a Navy ship's diver.

People & service
Group Captain Andrew Figtree, Director - Test and Evaluation Directorate with trainee guide dog 'Roman', on the Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight line, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
25 May 2022
Air Force
News

Canine visitor welcomed at RAAF Base Edinburgh

Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh recently. 

People & service
F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit fly over the Northern Territory during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela
25 May 2022
Air Force
News

Next generation of Top Guns to strike in Top End Storm

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 will be held in the skies above the Northern Territory from May 30 to June 24.

Capability & technology
Aviators from No 381 and No. 1 Security Forces Squadrons guide a pilot with protective clothing through the decontamination processes during Exercise Toxic Safari at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
25 May 2022
Air Force
News

Exercise prepares aviators for toxic threats

Air Force personnel at RAAF Base Amberley have tested their preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

Capability & technology
A C-130J Hercules comes in to land at Lord Howe Island on May 10 during aircrew training circuits at the island’s airfield. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
24 May 2022
Air Force
News

Hercules crews return to Lord Howe Island

Air Force’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training.

Capability & technology
Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
23 May 2022
Air Force
News

Air show pilot takes us into the cockpit of a F-35A

Pilot Flight Lieutenant Ross Bowman speaks about flying an aerial display after wowing the crowd in a F-35A at the Central Coast Air Show in NSW on…

People & service
Air Force Flying Officer Scott Wilson and his wife Sarah with their five children in Darwin.
20 May 2022
Air Force
News

Many rewarding roles for busy officer and dad

At work, Flying Officer Scott Wilson is responsible for 35 staff, 5 million litres of fuel, two mechanical workshops and an aircraft arrester…

People & service
Sergeant Patrick Kelly, who is deployed to the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, on Operation Mazurka as part of the Multinational Force & Observers, practises his weapon drills at North Camp, near el-Gorah in north Sinai.
20 May 2022
Air Force
News

Operation Mazurka: No day the same at North Camp

As a member of the Multinational Force and Observers as part of Operation Mazurka, Sergeant Kelly is located at North Camp, el Gorah in north Sinai.

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