The UK Prime Ministers Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, Air Chief Marshal The Lord Stuart Peach, addresses the 2024 Air and Space Power Conference at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
23 May 2024
Air Force
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Australia a highly valued partner

Opening speeches from the Air and Space Power Conference have highlighted the importance of Australia's partnership with NATO.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
ADF personnel assist Australian and other tourists to board an Air Force C-130J Hercules in preparation to depart New Caledonia.
23 May 2024
Air Force
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Stranded Aussies welcomed aboard C-130

An Air Force C-130J Hercules has assisted with the first ADF repatriation flight out of New Caledonia.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
An EC-135T2+ from 723 Squadron taxis prior to take from HMAS Albatross.
23 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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High flying hours get results

723 Squadron has increased its graduate output by 50 per cent, after two-and-a-half years of increased flying hours.

Exercises & training
Heather Geary and her son, Jacob, had the chance to see an F/18-F Super Hornet up close at RAAF Base Amberley.
23 May 2024
Air Force
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Pilot in the making

A Brisbane student claims the top prize at Legacy charity auction – a flight in an F/A-18F simulator.

Community engagement
Air Force aviators from RAAF Base Edinburgh visit 16 year old Akili, and his family, in the starlight ward.
23 May 2024
Air Force
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Bringing joy and laughter to sick children

Aviators from RAAF Base Edinburgh recently visited the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide bringing smiles to the faces of young patients.

Community engagement
Air Force ground support equipment technician Corporal John Chapman inside Hurley's Hanger at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photos: Corporal Jacob Joseph
23 May 2024
Air Force
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Problem solving in the Middle East

If there’s an issue on the airfield, Air Force Corporal John Chapman can get it done.

Operations & missions | People & service
Australia's Federation Guard supported the ceremony at Marist Brothers College Canberra.Photos: Lieutenant Colonel David Hankin
22 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Service acknowledges school’s ADF link

More than 50 serving and veteran ADF members commemorated fallen personnel at Marist College in Canberra.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
RAAF officer Flight Lieutenant Nathan Nguyen and his son with the care package from Veteran Gaming Australia.
22 May 2024
Air Force
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New lease of life through gaming

A care package from Veteran Gaming Australia helped Flight Lieutenant Nathan Nguyen reconnect with an old pastime.

People & service
Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force, General B. Chance Saltzman presents the opening keynote address during the Air and Space Power Conference 2024, Canberra.
21 May 2024
Air Force
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Deterrence down under

US Space Force Chief of Space Operations has delivered the keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Chief of Personnel Lieutenant General Natasha Fox at RAAF Base Wagga Wagga.
21 May 2024
Air Force
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The only way is up

Air Force's newest aviators graduate from 1 Recruit Training Unit with excitement and pride.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Muriel Dick with Leading Aircraftwoman Stacey Watson.
21 May 2024
Air Force
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A special visit to honour service

Members of Air Force surprised 101-year-old World War 2 veteran Muriel Dick, with a visit and a number of gifts.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Flight Lieutenant Peter Spearman looks to shoot the ball during a match against Water Polo Queensland (Navy) at the Australian Country championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Queensland.
21 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Learning from the wave makers

After starting strong, the ADF struggled to maintain momentum at the Water Polo Australia Country Championships

Sports, health & wellbeing