Invictus Games Team Australia co-captains Flight Sergeant Nathan King, left, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite at the Sydney Academy of Sports and Recreation, Narabeen, Sydney. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin
19 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Humble personnel lead the way at Invictus Games

Two ADF personnel will co-captain Team Australia at the Invictus Games, celebrating determination, mateship and honour.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre volunteer Christine Wyatt presents Erika Mendes with a certificate and book set, while Kieren Johnston and Haig Vartoukian look on. Photo: Peter Wyatt
19 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Heritage centre celebrates 100,000 visitors

On June 3, the Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre welcomed its 100,000th visitor since its reopening in 2010.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Australian Army Captain Sharon Chan's 2023 Prince of Wales Award has allowed her to expand her professional knowledge and capability.
19 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Awards worth winning for reservists

Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers…

Awards & recognition | People & service
Legacy Centenary Torch Relay Bearer Nicholas Paske (Centre) with Air Force personnel (L-R) Leading Aircraftwoman Sarah Negrin, Warrant Officer Scott Biddell, Flight Lieutenant Brett Smith and Flight Sergeant Shawn Spry in front of a C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson
19 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Supporting 100 years of Legacy

Beginning in France, the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay now makes its way through Queensland.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Air Force Aviation Programs for Young Woman participants try on firefighting equipment at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: LAC Samuel Miller
19 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Young women test their wings

Thirty young young women have experienced Air Force life through the hands-on Aviation Programs for Women.

Exercises & training
Flight Sergeant William Gill is presented with a Queensland Police Assistant Commissioner’s certificate by Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd.
16 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Aviator’s efforts recognised by police

Queensland Police Service awards Flight Sergeant William Gill with the Assistant Commissioner’s certificate.

Awards & recognition
Corporal Timothy Nevin was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in the King's Birthday honours. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
15 Jun 2023
Air Force
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No joke: aviator's surprise at King's medal

Corporal Timothy Nevin's efforts to retain a communications system have landed him a King’s Birthday award,

Awards & recognition | People & service
RAAF Sergeant Georgia Hannah, in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Photo: Corporal Luke Bellman
15 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Combing through design fault reaps reward

Sergeant Georgia Hannah received the Conspicuous Service Cross in this year’s King’s Birthday awards.

Awards & recognition | People & service
SGT Edward Goldner (second from left) is joined by others from the Switzerland Armed Forces as well as the British, Irish and Moldovian Armies during the NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland. Photo: Warrant Officer Class 2 Samantha Crowe
15 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Shaping future leaders of Defence

Sergeant Edward Goldner was chosen for the prestigious NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in Switzerland.

People & service
After the commemorative service, the photos of the Catalina crew A24-64 were proudly exhibited for all to see. Photos: Sergeant Glen McCarthy
15 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Nine Catalina aviators remembered

A commemorative ceremony has honoured the crew members of the missing 43 Squadron Catalina A24-64.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Air Force fire fighters evacuate a simulated casualty from a PC-21 aircraft during a crash exercise at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller
14 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Emergency response put to the test

Air Force personnel worked with other first responders on a crash exercise at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Head of Air Shows Air Commodore Micka Gray announces the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023 during a media conference at Fort Scratchley, Newcastle, with Port Stephens Council General Manager Tim Crosdale, left, Federal Member for Patterson Meryl Swanson and Lord Mayor of Newcastle Nuatali Nelmes. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
14 Jun 2023
Air Force
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Air show set to thrill Newcastle

Dates have been announced for the Air Force Newcastle Williamtown Air Show 2023.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement