RAAF personnel from 37 Squadron and Australian Army soldiers from 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, during an engagement in Mount Isa, Queensland.
12 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Better integration from above

Air Force flew over northern Australia as part of training to ensure connections between communities remain strong.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson (L) is awarded a Gold Commendation for providing first aid assistance to Mr Jeff Goodwin (R), during the Warrant Officer of the Air Force visit to RAAF Base Richmond.
11 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Aviator saves mate's life with CPR

Leading Aircraftman Thomas Finlayson has received a gold commendation for saving the life of a teammate during an off-duty cricket match.

Awards & recognition
The ADF and Defence civilian contingent prior to the 2024 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade in Hyde Park, Sydney.
10 Mar 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel step out with pride

Even camouflaged uniforms could not hide the pride of ADF members during the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Members of the ADF Touch football teams participate in training at Gallipoli barracks, Brisbane.
09 Mar 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Touch footy Warriors in national tournament

The ADF’s best touch football players are taking the field against Australia’s finest during a three-day carnival at Coffs Harbour.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting, Deputy Director of Community Engagement at the Directorate of History and Heritage Services, taking some time out from research in her office at the Defence Precinct Fairbairn, Canberra.
09 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Half a century of trailblazing and change

Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting's story is a guiding light for women who are navigating the rapidly evolving Air Force.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Sergeant Sarah Boyle is a C-27J Technical Governance Officer from the Air Lift Systems Program Office at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
09 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Getting on the tools to create connections

Sergeant Sarah Boyle talks about breaking down barriers and becoming a role model for other female aviator technicians.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny, left, with Republic of Fiji Military Forces Captain Robert Browne and Warrant Officer Class One Waisake Kadonavatu, during their flight in a C-27J Spartan over Fiji.
06 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Very important flight for Fijian friends

Fijian officials and honorary guests came together in Fiji as part of the Defence Pacific Air Program's VIP day.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Local participants take part in an AFL practise match during an ADF coaching course at Linkbelt Oval, Yangor, Nauru. Photos: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
06 Mar 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

ADF helps grow footy in Nauru

The ADF has teamed up with the Australian Football League to deliver a comprehensive sports training program to the Nauruan community.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft flies over the wall of fire during the Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024 at Shellharbour Airport.
05 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Future aviators inspired at Shellharbour air show

It was all eyes to the sky at Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024 on the weekend.

Community engagement
A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron departs Nausori International Airport in Suva, Fiji.
05 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Spartan helps fortify Pacific ties

A RAAF C-27J Spartan completed its first Fijian rotation for the Defence Pacific Air Program.

Alliances & relationships
A vessel in distress captured by members of No. 35 Squadron aboard a C-27J Spartan aircraft during a search and rescue mission over the Coral Sea.
04 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Role agility put to the test

A RAAF C-27J Spartan responded to a yacht in distress in the Coral Sea.

Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force officer, Flying Officer Allysha McPherson, participating at the Top End Pride march in Darwin during 2023.
01 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Pride in her identity

Air traffic controller Flying Officer Ally McPherson is proud to be involved in year's Mardi Gras in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | People & service