Members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemaster for the final leg of their journey home from the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq.
20 Sep 2024
Air Force
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Giving our Pacific neighbours a lift home

Members of the Fijian Military Forces were singing all the way home aboard a C-17 Globemaster after 12 months in Iraq.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Former Defence minister Robert Hill delivers the keynote address at the 2024 ADF Fuel Symposium, held at Adam's Hall, ADFA, Canberra.
20 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Highlighting the importance of energy resilience

The ADF Fuel Symposium brought together Defence and industry to discuss the future of fuel and energy.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
Then-Flying Officer Harvey Reynolds, second from left, during his INTERFET deployment with 2 Airfield Defence Squadron on a routine patrol of Atauro Island, East Timor.
20 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Aviators remember 'significant moment' in peacekeeping

On September 20, 1999, Australia led the deployment of a multinational task force to restore peace and stability in East Timor.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Air Commander Australia Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz (left) awards Leading Aircraftman Samuel Conroy a gold-Level Commendation at 1 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
19 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Gold commendation for aviator's courageous deed

A year ago, Leading Aircraftman Samuel Conroy was the first responder to a catastrophic vehicle accident near RAAF Amberley.

People & service
The Defence softball team take part in the Softball State Championships in Caboolture, Queensland.
19 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Softball players take on Queensland’s best

Defence's softball skills were on show during the recent state championships in Caboolture.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Aircraftwoman Sophia Collins charges through a gap in the defence during the ADF Touch Football Nationals held at Randwick Barracks, in NSW.
19 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Hard work pays off on the field

It was touch and go for the ADF Touch Football team as they secured a 3-2 victory at the national championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Parveen Panwar and Indian Air Force Corporal Akash Bhandari meet on the flightline in Jodhpur, India.
19 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

From school yard to flight line

Leading Aircraftman Parveen Panwar said it was incredible when he reunited with a childhood friend during Exercise Tarang Shakti.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Defence Force 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, South Australia.
18 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Ready to give to help others live

ADF and APS members rallied at the Lifeblood Port Adelaide donor centre to kick off local donations for 2024 Defence Blood Drive.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A United States Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber takes off at RAAF Base Amberley.
18 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Spirit of cooperation

A US Air Force Bomber Task Force mission, involving its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers operating out of RAAF Base Amberley, has concluded.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Leading Aircraftman Aatish Sabharwal conducts pre-flight checks on an EA-18G Growler during Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, India.
18 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Back on home soil

Leading Aircraftman Aatish Sabharwal shares the experience of being back in his birth country, India, for Exercise Tarang Shakti.

People & service
Representing the Chief of Air Force, Air Commodore James Badgery lays a wreath at St David's Cathedral in Hobart during the Battle of Britain National Commemoration service.
17 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

A determination to serve and defend

The Battle of Britain, regarded as the first military campaign fought entirely by air forces, has been remembered 84 years on.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Participants of the Air Force Aviation Program for Women take part in a pool activity, under the instruction of 11 Squadron Aeronautical Life Support personnel, at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide, SA.
17 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Stepping into the boots of an aviator

During the school holidays, young women gained hands-on, practical opportunities to learn about roles available in today’s Air Force.

Community engagement | Exercises & training