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Commanding Officer No. 35 Squadron Wing Commander Scott Egan presents the curator of the Torres Strait Heritage Museum, Vanessa Seekee, with a replica 3.7-inch shell. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
08 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Island's WWII history is honoured

During May, No. 35 Squadron delivered a piece of history to what was the most northern Air Force base in Australia during World War II. 

Community engagement
Senior Australian Defence Force Officer of RAAF Base Tindal Wing Commander Shane Smith, right, with Air Base Executive Officer, Squadron Leader Lauren Guest and the F-35A Lightning II at Tindal. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
08 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

First F-35A touches down at Tindal

On May 20, a lone F-35A Lightning II touched down at RAAF Base Tindal for the first time.

Capability & technology
An F-35A Lightning II takes off with its payload of GBU-12 bombs from RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
07 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

F-35A makes history on Exercise Arnhem Thunder

For the first time, Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft have taken to the skies with a full complement of weapons.

Capability & technology
No. 11 Squadron personnel in front of an Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan during Operation Argos.
30 May 2021
Air Force
News

Mission to enforce UN sanctions

An Air Force P-8A Poseidon deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, for Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships
Founder of Wounded Heroes Australia Jim Shapcott, left, with Chief of Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton cutting the ribbon to open Wounded Heroes Australia Veterans Lounge at Alderley, Brisbane. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
28 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Lounge a safe place for support

Veterans, serving members, transitioning members and their families are encouraged to come together over a coffee at the Wounded Heroes Veterans…

People & service
The circular space at the heart of the yarning circle at RAAF Base Williams in Laverton, Victoria, was designed to break down hierarchies and encourage respectful interactions.
28 May 2021
Air Force
News

Yarning circle a first for Air Force in Victoria

RAAF Base Williams at Laverton is the first Air Force base in Victoria to feature an Indigenous yarning circle.

Community engagement
Flying Officer Ayah Khalid, left, with Leadership Reaction Course team member Flying Officer Clayton Wilson during a course at Officer Training School at RAAF Base East Sale. Photo: Flight Sergeant Scott Robbins
28 May 2021
Air Force
News

Finding a home in the Air Force

Flying Officer Ayah Khalid has lived in three countries, but has found her home in Air Force.

People & service
Commander Headquarters 1 Division and Deployable Joint Force Headquarters Major General Jake Ellwood addresses personnel at Exercise Polygon Wood.
27 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Joint force hits the mark during exercise

Soldiers, sailors and aviators were put through the paces during Exercise Polygon Wood at Gallipoli Barracks.

Capability & technology
Frank Winnell and Commanding Officer No. 31 Squadron Wing Commander Nick Pausina with the gifted Darcy Doyle print at RAAF Base Wagga.
27 May 2021
Air Force
News

Old friend shows his gratitude

RAAF Base Wagga welcomed back an old friend who was evacuated from his house during the 2019-20 bushfires.

People & service
Senior Australian Defence Force Officer for RAAF Base Williamtown Group Captain Anthony Stainton presents George Lincoln an Air Force centenary memento. Photo: Sergeant David Gibbs
27 May 2021
Air Force
News

A message of appreciation

World War II veteran George Lincoln was on May 11 presented an Air Force 100th birthday commemorative memento.

People & service
Flight Lieutenant Kaitlin Flynn, of No. 88 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, is an armament engineer. Photo: Sergeant David Gibbs
26 May 2021
Air Force
News

Glass ceiling no barrier to engineer

Despite being told by her school’s career counsellor that ADFA was “only for boys”, four years later Flight Lieutenant Kaitlin Flynn graduated from…

People & service
Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell receive their first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Duntroon Health Centre, Canberra. Photo: Jay Cronan
26 May 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Vaccine rolls out

Defence leaders have received their COVID-19 vaccine and encouraged staff – particularly those aged over 50 – to prepare for theirs.

People & service
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