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Forklift driver Leading Aircraftwoman Sophie Berthelot, Leading Aircraftwoman Angelina Prountzos and Warrant Officer Adam Olding unload fire retardant from an Air Force C-17A Globemaster at Busselton airport. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell
15 Jan 2021
Air Force
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Air Force makes vital delivery to firefighters

A resupply of fire retardant powder was flown to Western Australia in a C-17A Globemaster.

People & service
One of the Air Force's newest C-130J Hercules aircraft loadmasters, Corporal Jordyn Luck, is joined by the first-ever female loadmaster, Mrs Katrina Salvesen on board a 130J Hercules at RAAF Base Richmond. Photo: Corporal David Said
14 Jan 2021
Air Force
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Passion leads to becoming first female loadmaster

When the role of loadmaster was opened to women, retired Warrant Officer Katrina Salvesen seized the opportunity to take on a more hands-on mustering…

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Vanessa Bunker in Egypt.
09 Jan 2021
Air Force
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Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride

A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker's military career.

People & service
Air Force's No. 278 Squadron marked its closure with the preservation of a building sign at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
08 Jan 2021
Air Force
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Tools down on maintenance training support

Tools have been downed as No. 278 Squadron closed out its maintenance training support to Air Combat Group.

Capability & technology
Former Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams (retired) reflects on her time in the Air Force as a test pilot. Photo: Sergeant Rob Hack
07 Jan 2021
Air Force
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Testing times for pioneer pilot

When retired Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots. 

People & service
Senior Australian Defence Force Officer - Edinburgh Defence precinct Air Commodore Brendan Rogers presents a US Army Small Ships Section medallion to World War II veteran Thelma Zimmerman. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
31 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Small ships give big honour to WWII veteran

Former World War II Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force telephonist Thelma Zimmerman has received a medallion for her support of the United States…

People & service
Air Force musician Flight Sergeant Adam Schlemitz was a shift supervisor with the informatics team at the Department of Health and Human Services during Operation COVID-19 Assist.
30 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Quartet lead the way close to home

Air Force members posted to Victoria’s RAAF Williams and RAAF Base Point Cook made a contribution to fighting COVID-19 in their own backyard.

People & service
Walbunja artist Katrina Stewart presents her artwork Common Ground to Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld at Defence’s Russell offices, Canberra. Photo: Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper
28 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Indigenous artist finds common ground

Walbunja woman and artist Katrina Stewart's painting will appear on the cover of the Air Force Indigenous Affairs Action Plan.

Community engagement
Air Force Warrant Officer Disciplinary Jen Riches, of No. 25 Squadron, was treated to a farewell flight in a PC-21 aircraft on her final day in the Air Force.
24 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Retiring warrant officer a pace-setter

After 38 years of service in the Air Force, Warrant Officer Jen Riches has put down her pace stick.

People & service
Members from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency monitor the Hayabusa2 capsule within the range support facility at the Woomera Test Range. Photo: Corporal Brenton Kwaterski
22 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Mission from space opens opportunities

The first operational test for the newly built range operations centre at the Woomera Test Range was a successful mission from space.

Capability & technology
Corporal Jacob Hutcheon on Operation COVID-19 Assist at Sydney Airport. Photo: Able Seaman Mori Hernandez
19 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Keeping Australia safe through Christmas

Corporal Jacob Hutcheon, of No 2 Security Forces at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, is on Operation COVID-19 Assist at Sydney Airport.

People & service
The Canine Service Medal Award ceremony for military working dogs was held at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia.
18 Dec 2020
Air Force
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Dogs recognised for their service

Ten military working dogs were presented with their Canine Service Medals at RAAF Base Pearce on December 8. 

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