Michael Smith, 2016 Adventurer of the Year, waves from the hatch of his plane before he sets off to recreate the first circumnavigation by air of Australia.
12 Apr 2024
Air Force
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Around Australia in 44 days

Adventurer Michael Smith set off to recreate the first circumnavigation of Australia by seaplane on the day two Air Force pilots did it 100 years…

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Participants endure the gruelling Special Forces Challenge to help troubled young Australians get their lives back on track. Photo: Terry Campese Foundation
12 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Taking it to the limit

Aircraftman Harrison Reid takes on 30 hours of gruelling physical and psychological activities for disadvantaged youth.

Community engagement | People & service
Flight Lieutenant Gabriella Nixon is an Air Force nursing officer at No 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
12 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

From hot to cold and nursing in between

Volunteering in Cambodia inspired Flight Lieutenant Gabriella Nixon's passion for nursing, with help from a Defence scholarship.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Anton Kretschmann with family members after receiving a Chief of Air Force Gold Commendation at his home in Queensland.
10 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Bravery with a golden touch

A former 9 Squadron assistant aircrewman in the Vietnam War has been presented, retrospectively, with a gold commendation.

Awards & recognition | Commemoration & history
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Robert Chipman, left and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton, right, present the Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award to Corporal Kbora Ali.
10 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Personnel in the spotlight

Air Force personnel and units have been recognised at the recent Air Force Proficiency and Leadership awards.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Air Marshal Robert Chipman (left) shakes hands with Vice Admiral David Johnston. Photos: Kym Smith
09 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New ADF senior leaders announced

Vice Admiral David Johnston has been nominated as the new Chief of the Defence Force, among a number of senior command changes.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Skye Noyes finishes the tunnel course activity as part of Defence’s Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.
09 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Indigenous students get a taste of Defence life

Twelve students from NSW have taken part in the Defence Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program.

Community engagement
The Roulettes aerobatic display team thrills at the Canberra Airport open day with formation flying in their PC-21 aircraft over the event crowd and a C-130J Hercules.
09 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Open day gets the thumbs up

Air Force wowed the crowds from the air and on the ground at the 2024 Canberra Airport open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
USS Mobile, JS Akebono, HMAS Warramunga and BRP Antonio Luna during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity between Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines off the coast within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.
08 Apr 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Four nations combine in maritime first

Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the US conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity to strengthen regional cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
9 Squadron Association patron and former Commanding Officer, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston is shown the Squadron Standard.
08 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Air Force squadron celebrates new chapter

A recent ceremony has not only heralded Air Force 9 Squadron’s revival, but also signified a new chapter of its heritage and identity.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldier Private Mikaela Trbojevich (centre) is tackled during her match against Western Australia.
08 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Smashing through the competition

The ADF Women's Rugby League team showcased strategic gameplay and strength at the national championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Air Surveillance Operators Corporal Emma Winter (right) and Aircraftwoman Olympia Achillea conduct taskings during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.
05 Apr 2024
Air Force
News

Solving 'wicked' air battle problems

Aircraft and personnel combined to create a dynamic fighting force and situational awareness during Exercise Diamond Shield 24.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions