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An Air Force officer trainee takes part in the field phase of the officer training course at Dutson Air Weapons Range, East Sale. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
28 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Air Force trainees prove fighting fit

As an air raid siren rang out and a sim grenade exploded, officer trainees opened fire to defend an imitation air base.

Exercises & training
RAAF aircraftman recruit takes part in methods of movement training at Wagga Wagga. Photos: Private Nicholas Marquis
28 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Making aviators fitter and stronger faster

Underneath the words Fit to Fight, a flight of recruits were marched into the gymnasium to conduct their initial fitness test.

Exercises & training
Developing the ADF's long-range strike capability is one of six priority areas identified in the Defence Strategic Review. Photo: Petty Officer Peter Thompson
27 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Chiefs prepare for change

Defence chiefs have described the Defence Strategic Review as a significant moment in Australia’s approach to developing its military capability.

Capability & technology
Members of the Joint Military Police Unit and 25 Squadron conduct a routine patrol on Defence land in Exmouth during the total solar eclipse event. Photos: Sergeant Gary Dixon
27 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Supporting Exmouth in its darkest moment

ADF personnel assisted with managing a rare total solar eclipse event in Exmouth, Western Australia.

Community engagement
RAAF Personnel Branch members support the ACT Relay for Life 2023.
26 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Rallying together to fight cancer

Squadron Leader Ruth Sagrott has seen firsthand the impact of losing loved ones to cancer, which inspired her to coordinate a team for the 2023 Relay…

Community engagement | People & service
Proud Worimi man Corporal Tarryn Roach the Royal Australian Navy, Plays the Didgeridoo during the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photos: Sergeant Oliver Carter.
26 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Anzac Day dawns in Villers-Bretonneux

On Anzac Day 1918, Australian soldiers played a vital role in retaking the town of Villers-Bretonneux from German forces for the second time.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones a vocalist from the Air Force band sings the French national anthem during a commemoration held at the French cemetery in Gallipoli. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
26 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Singing in tongues

Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones sang the Australian, Turkish and French anthems at the dawn service in Gallipoli this year.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF Musician Leading Aircraftman Michael Fraser plays the trumpet during the Australian National anthem at the Helles Memorial on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Türkiye. Photo: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
26 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Third Gallipoli service for bugler

When Air Force musician Leading Aircraftman Michael Fraser played the Last Post at Gallipoli, he was also honouring his great-uncle Reg Brooker.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel lay wreaths during the dawn service at Wellington Arch, London.
26 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Moving service led by royalty

The Prince of Wales led the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in London.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
ADF personnel from Australia's Federation Guard march during the Turkish commemoration on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
26 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Standing together as friends and allies

Australia's Federation Guard paraded at the Canakkale Martyrs' Memorial on the Gallipoli Pensinula, in Türkiye on the eve of Anzac day.

Ceremonies & events
Flight Lieutenant Adon Lumley chats with Clayton Oliver from the Melbourne Football Club for Anzac day at The Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Ryan Howell
25 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Aviator taken back to his football roots

This year on Anzac Day, Flight Lieutenant Adon Lumley was taken back to his childhood roots in an unexpected manner.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Flying Officer Aiden Pattison is a project engineer serving on Operation Accordion during Anzac Day 2023, in the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
24 Apr 2023
Air Force
News

Firsthand experience adds meaning

Flying Officer Aiden Pattison has seen the photos, now it’s his turn to stand where those before him stood in the Middle East.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
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