Royal New Zealand Air Force Group Captain Susie Barns is promoted to Air Commodore by Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz (left) and her spouse Tom at her promotion and appointment to Deputy Air Commander Australia ceremony, held at the ADF Academy Officer’s Mess.
14 Jan 2025
Air Force
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Closer ties across the Tasman

Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Susie Barnes takes over the role of Deputy Air Commander Australia.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
ADF and Australian Public Service personnel come together in support of the 2024 Defence Blood Drive at the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Centre in Port Adelaide, SA.
14 Jan 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Positively and negatively saving lives

The 2024 Defence Blood Drive donations support nearly 30,000 Australians with life-giving blood products.

Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian-built Beaufort Bomber belonging to RAAF’s 1 Squadron during World War 2.
10 Jan 2025
Navy, Air Force
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When a sonar image reveals a piece of history

The story of how a routine hydrographic survey led to a thrilling discovery.

Commemoration & history
(L to R) Brothers and RAAF pilots, Flying Officer Samuel Hughes and Flying Officer Luke Hughes, celebrate both earning their wings at the 1 Flying Training School Course 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course Graduation at RAAF Base East Sale.
08 Jan 2025
Air Force
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Brothers soar to new heights

Flying Officer Samuel Hughes earns his wings just six months after his brother, Flying Officer Luke Hughes.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Pilot graduate, Pilot Officer Harrison Bell with the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots Course Graduation at 1 Flying Training School, RAAF Base East Sale.
07 Jan 2025
Air Force
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Feeling the need for speed

Pilot Officer Harrison Bell finds his 'missing puzzle piece' by graduating as one of Air Force’s newest pilots.

Exercises & training | People & service
Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson addresses members of the Air Warfare Centre, assembled for an award ceremony, during her visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.
02 Jan 2025
Air Force
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Building on a close relationship

The Governor of South Australia enjoyed visiting places of significance at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Ceremonies & events
Participants of the first Air Force Test Ranges Squadron Defence Remote Pilot Licence Course, conducted at Evans Head, NSW, and led by Squadron Leader Martin Young.
31 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Enhancing security with new capability

Uncrewed aircraft systems have been identified as an advantageous security control for a complex landscape.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Australian Navy and Army Cadets work together to overcome the Leadership Reaction Course at Majura Range in Canberra.
27 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Cadets join Duke of Edinburgh Award framework

Australian Navy and Army Cadets have become a licensed National Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.

Awards & recognition
A Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light, four-door variant at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corporal Steve Duncan
27 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Training handover marks end of an era

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s Land 121 team will hand over training responsibilities in January.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Able Seaman Medic Amanda Defalco awaits for a casualty handover as part of a crash on deck exercise.
26 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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A boost for Defence health capability

ADF medics will receive an improved career structure in a boost for health capability and recruitment.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
Warrant Officer Josh Rumis, left, of 11 Squadron, explains the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon to a Malaysian observer during Operation Gateway.
23 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Gateway to strengthening maritime security

Australia stands strong on regional security and stability in the south-east Asia region.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A RAAF FA-18F Super Hornet aircraft departs RAAF Base Darwin for a night flying mission as part of Exercise Pitch Black 2024.
23 Dec 2024
Air Force
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Air Force flies high in 2024

A look back at five memorable stories from Air Force in 2024.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions