Neptune A89-280 returns to display at RAAF Base Townsville's main entrance after major restoration by Warrant Officer David Dowe, Flight Sergeants Steve Greenwood and Leigh Byrnes, Flight Sergeant Gavan Williams, and Warrant Officers John Buckle and Murray Heath.
03 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Townsville’s iconic Neptune resumes duty

Air Force reservists have repaired more than a decade of weathering to the iconic Neptune aircraft gate guard.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Air Force chef, Leading Aircraftman Henry Lam from 23 Squadron, centre, at the weapons training simulation system at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
03 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Chefs serve up firepower

Air Force chefs are attending weapons sessions at RAAF Base Amberley to beef up their combat preparedness.

Exercises & training
Physical training instructor Corporal Tim Kain with his Australian Strength and Conditioning Association 2024 Tactical and Occupational Performance coach of the year award.
03 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

PTI awarded for keeping troops moving

A physical training instructor has been recognised for his successful strength and conditioning program.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Crew members from 2 Squadron at Kununurra Airport during Exercise Kummundoo 24.
03 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Trilateral cooperation in northern Australia

Australia’s vast airspace has provided a unique training opportunity for US and UK personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Aircrew Aviator of the Year award was presented to Sergeant Grant Vaughan (right) by Commander Air Mobility Group Air Commodore Bradley Clarke and Jett McClenaughan from the Pathfinder Association, at the Air Mobility Group Pathfinder Awards Dinner.
02 Dec 2024
Air Force
News

Air Force recognises innovative Pathfinders

Air Mobility Group’s highest performers and innovators were recognised at the annual Pathfinder Awards.

Awards & recognition
Dr Goran Milosovski accepts the Capability Assurance Specialist of the Year from Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Mr Christopher Deeble at the annual Engineering Technical awards.
29 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Engineering gives our soldiers a fighting chance

Improving body armour has earned a Defence engineer a prestigious engineering award.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Air Force block a shot at goal from Army during the ADF Ice Hockey Associations Tri-Service Tournament in Melbourne.
29 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Icy battle for coveted cup

Air Force has pulled off a win in the ADF Ice Hockey Association Triservice Tournament in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A RAAF EA-18G Growler lands using a Mobile Aircraft Arrestor System to demonstrate its capabilities at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
29 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

New mobile landing capability is rolled out

Next-generation Mobile Aircraft Arrestor Systems are demonstrating what the future of agility will look like.

Capability & technology
A RAAF KC-30A receives air-to-air refuelling to enable a record breaking non-stop flight from RAAF Amberley to Jerez, Spain.
29 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Reaching new heights with the longest flight

In an exciting first for the Air Force, a KC-30A has conducted the longest, non-stop RAAF flight on record.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award recipient Corporal Kbora Ali, centre, stands with Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Courtney and Air Commodore Ruth Elsley after the commemorative service for the 103rd anniversary of the formation of the RAAF, held in Canberra earlier this year.
29 Nov 2024
Air Force
News

Pushing the boundaries to achieve her goals

Air Force's Corporal Kbora Ali shares her story of service and the obstacles she overcame to get there.

People & service
Warrant Officer Class 1 Darren Peak bowls during the ADF Lawn Bowls National Championships, at Windsor Bowling Club.
28 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army bowls Navy over on final end

ADF personnel battle it out for the Ian Johnson Trophy at the National Lawn Bowls interservice championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The ADF South Queensland men's team at the ADF Volleyball Combined Services Tournament, Darwin.
28 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Passion on the court

The ADF Volleyball team walk away winners at the combined services tournament in Darwin.

Sports, health & wellbeing