Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Evans avoids the opposition during the NAIDOC Cup held in Canberra.
11 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF takes touch crown from Defence civilians

Mate-on-mate struggle as Defence teams contest NAIDOC Week sporting showdown.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
RAAF Base Richmond, a major hub for Air Force airlift operations, marks its centenary this year.
11 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Richmond marks centenary as NSW's oldest airbase

An air show in September will welcome the Hawkesbury community to celebrate its relationship with RAAF.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Sergeant Ronald Schultz and his son, fourth-generation defence member Aircraftman Zaylan Schultz.
11 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force stalwart proud parent and mentor

Wiradjuri/Ngunnawal man Sergeant Ronald Schultz reflects on his service and his son’s recent graduation.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Corporal Nicole Gusman, shown representing the ADF in rugby league, made a global impact by assisting Team Palau at the Pacific Mini Games.
10 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Corporal strengthens Team Palau

An Air Force physical training instructor is making a global impact with the Palau National Olympic Committee.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Wing Commander Tanya Evans with Warrant Officer (retd) George Hatchman, from the 23 Squadron Association, at the unveiling of RAAF Base Amberley's 85th Anniversary plaque.
10 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Amberley celebrates 85th anniversary

RAAF Base Amberley personnel celebrate the 85th anniversary of flying operations on-site.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Air Force men's team form a huddle in the 2024 ADF Rugby Union Championships at North Sydney Oval, NSW.
10 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Power of sport for aviators

Air Force's top physical training instructor champions sport in service life to enhance performance.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A line-up of 10 recently graduated Air Force pilots from 76 Squadron Introductory Fighter Course at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
09 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Ten out of 10 for fast-jet pilot training

A full cohort of pilots has graduated from the challenging Introductory Fighter Course at 76 Squadron.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Instructor pilot Squadron Leader Paul Anderton briefs senior Australian Public Service members on the Joint Strike Fighter program during a tour of 2 Operational Conversion Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
08 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Elevating air power knowledge at Williamtown

Participants in the Elevate-Air Force program have enhanced their understanding of Air Force and air power.

Capability & technology | People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Louise Baldry, an Air Force medical technician from Expeditionary Health Squadron, deployed during Operation Beech.
08 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Dream career delivers care to Aussies in need

A second start in life lands Ipswich local a key role on Air Force relief flight out of Israel.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
MMFA and US Government personnel celebrate completion of a milestone for training missile maintenance activity at RAAF Base Amberley.
08 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Milestone for training missile maintenance

Training missiles serviced by the Missile Maintenance Facility Amberley have clocked up a combined 100,000-plus flying hours.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Defence Force medical personnel provide assistance to Australian citizens on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft during a military assisted departure from Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of Operation Beech.
07 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Israel relief flight shows pride in mission

An Air Force KC-30A crew complete a 14-hour mission to airlift more than 110 Australians and their families to safety.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Corporal Tahlia Stockley stands with athlete Ben, and performance sport dietitian Kelsey, at the finish line of UltraMan Australia Day 1 in Noosa, Queensland.
07 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force assists UltraMan endurance

An Air Force physical training instructor has swapped the gym for the coastline to support an UltraMan athlete.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service