Leading Aircraftman Paul Street (centre) receives the CSG Aviator of the Year and bronze commendation for his work designing and building the frame for the Health OCU BlueRoom simulator.
27 Jun 2024
Air Force
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Nuts and bolts approach takes off

Leading Aircraftman Paul Street is recognised with an award and commendation for building the framework for the BlueRoom simulator.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force aviator, Flight Sergeant Justin Galbraith from the Royal Australian Air Force Drone Racing Team talks about drones with Australian Army Cadets during the Nationals Qualifier held at Simpson Barracks, Victoria.
26 Jun 2024
Air Force
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Turning a hobby into a sport

Flight Sergeant Justin Galbraith has opened another exciting chapter in his diverse 35-year career in the Air Force.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Squadron Leader Martin Copland at the end of the 155 Pilot’s Course in 1991. It was the last course to use the Macchi jet.
26 Jun 2024
Air Force
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A career with altitude

From being a pilot to practising medicine, Squadron Leader Martin Copland sets his sights high.

People & service
Corporal Sean Barry practices Archery during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.
26 Jun 2024
Air Force
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Giving the Warrior Games his best shot

Archery wasn’t Corporal Sean Barry’s original plan for rehabilitation, but it has now taken him to the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Team Australia's Diane Jackson competes in the women's recumbent cycling at the Warrior Games 2024, held in Orlando, Florida, USA. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.
24 Jun 2024
Air Force
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Power-packed experience ahead

Hoping sport and physical fitness will help delay progression of her illness, Diane Jackson will be representing Australia in the Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Brett Lewis prepares to compete in the men’s powerlifting event at Warrior Games 2024. Photos: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
24 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Targeting personal bests at Warrior Games

Brett Lewis has stepped onto the world sporting stage to participate in the 2024 Warrior Games in Florida.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley is working in electronic engineering, within the cyber domain, and is motivated to inspire women in engineering this International Women in Engineering Day 2024.
22 Jun 2024
Air Force
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Breaking barriers in engineering

Squadron Leader Kate Yaxley certainly wasn’t expecting an engineering career growing up.

Capability & technology | People & service
Flight Lieutenant Ryan Mostyn conducts sprint drills during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra.
21 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Finding a sense of belonging

After a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Flight Lieutenant Ryan Mostyn prioritised his fitness. He will now compete in the 2024 Warrior Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Lieutenant Kirby Watts trains for rowing events during the Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Paul Berry.
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Vying for Ultimate Champion title

Lieutenant Kirby Watts goes full throttle in hopes of being crowned the 2024 Warrior Games Ultimate Champion.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Team Australia's Ben Owens moves past Jamie Adam Smyth during a wheelchair rugby training session in preparation for the Warrior Games 2024. Photo: Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Ready to tackle wheelchair rugby at Warrior Games

Winning medals might be a bonus, but it’s the on-court rugby action that matters most for 2024 Warrior Games competitor Ben Owens.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Warrior Games 2024 Team Australia conducts wheelchair rugby training at the ESPN Athletics Centre in Orlando, Florida.
21 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Warrior Games showcases Defence resilience

The Australian 2024 Warrior Games team have arrived in Orlando ahead of this year’s games, hosted by the US Department of Defense from June 21-30.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft on display at RAAF Base Amberley's Open Day in Queensland. Photos: Aircraftmen Campbell Latch
21 Jun 2024
Air Force
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Careers on show at Amberley open day

The public has been treated to a glimpse of career-life in the ADF at RAAF Base Amberley’s sold-out open day.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership