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 100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft flies over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre in Queensland.
03 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Canberra bomber soars in Queensland skies

The crew of a 100 Squadron Canberra bomber put on a show over the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre on Vietnam Veterans' Day.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
A 460 Squadron aviator pedals for charity as the sun rises at Canberra.
02 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pushy for good cause

Canberra personnel swapped chairs for bike seats in a 12-hour challenge to support the charity, Soldier On.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The Thom family at 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga.
02 Sep 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Thom family the epitome of service

Almost everyone in the Thom family is enlisted or serving Defence through the APS, including a father and three sons.

People & service
Aviators from 1 Squadron, Flight Lieutenants Nick and Slade, with a F/A-18F Super Hornet at RAAF Base Amberley prepare for their flying display.
30 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

From spectators to stars

Two aviators who grew up in South East Queensland are fulfilling their childhood dreams of flying in Brisbane’s Riverfire.

People & service
Corporal Liam Marsh with mother and stepfather, Keith, in Brisbane during their first visit to Australia in 2022.
30 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

Always been there for me, always will be

Corporal Liam Marsh wants to make sure his stepfather, Keith, knows how much he is appreciated this Father's Day.

People & service
The Enchong family celebrates together after Flying Officer Jason Enchong's Officer Training School march out.  (L-R) Corporal Tara Enchong, Mrs Trish Enchong, Ariana Enchong, Flying Officer Jason Enchong, Warrant Officer Mick Enchong (retired).
30 Aug 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Fathers’ service legacies carried on by children

The Enchongs are believed to be the first father, son and daughter to deploy into an area of operations together with the ADF.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Leading Aircraftman Ryan Anderson, a ground support equipment technician in the mechanical equipment operations maintenance section workshop at RAAF Base Amberley.
29 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

Maintaining fast jets at Amberley

Knowing how to service and maintain all types of airfield equipment is just part of the job for one leading aircraftman.

People & service
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Japan Air Self-Defence Force Chief-of-Staff General Hiroaki Uchikura and Commander Pacific Air Forces General Kevin Schneider shake after signing a Memorandum of Intent during Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Darwin.
29 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

Pacific partnership strengthened

A Memorandum of Intent was signed promoting Japan-US-Australia trilateral defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Personnel from 2 Security Forces Squadron participate in a in a simulated section attack during the Combat Fit day at RAAF Base Amberley.
29 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

Staying combat fit at Amberley

2 Security Forces Squadron has launched Combat Fit, a physical and mental health wellbeing program.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Leading Aircraftman Brandan Preston-Laws (left) and Luke Hasemann from No 23 Squadron move equipment around, while testing out the Apex 2 exoskeleton at RAAF Base Amberley.
28 Aug 2024
Air Force
News

New exosuit helps lighten the load

Air Force personnel now have a lightweight exosuit to help lift heavy loads without causing any injuries.

Sports, health & wellbeing
 A soldier from the School of Military Engineering manoeuvres a John Deere 450 J bulldozer during their initial employment at Holsworthy Barracks.
28 Aug 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Building construction engineers

The School of Military Engineering provides training in civil construction skills to Army and Air Force plant operators and tradespeople.

Exercises & training
Recruit Amber Barlass, centre, stands together with her father, Warrant Officer Class One Vincent Barlass, and brother Leading Aircraftman Rhys Barlass at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School in Victoria.
28 Aug 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Family completes the service trifecta

For Recruit Amber Barlass, joining the Navy meant completing the family's service triangle – with her brother in Air Force and her father in Army.

People & service
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