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Senior ADF Officer at RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty and Bruce McGowan stand in front of the two cuddle beds presented to the palliative care unit of Warwick Hospital. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
07 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

A place to hold loved ones close

A cuddle bed has been presented to Warwick Hospital’s palliative care unit in honour of the late Flight Lieutenant Belinda McGowan.

People & service
Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 pilot Captain Hiroki Tetsuo prepares for a sortie at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
07 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Air-to-air refuelling a success

A mid-air refuelling exercise has demonstrated Japan and Australia’s commitment to Pacific cooperation at Exercise Pitch Black 2022. 

Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Simone Menzel, a medical technician from No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2022. Photos: Corporal Kylie Gibson
07 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Medical team ready to respond

No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron have been well-equipped to provide emergency medical service to the 16 visiting nations at Exercise Pitch Black.

Exercises & training
RAAF ground support equipment technician Corporal James Harding, left, and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft arrestor systems technician Corporal Evan Barbeau maintain a BAK arrestor arm. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Annika Smit
07 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Stopping jets in their tracks

With the influx of fast jets from around the world, the mechanical equipment operations and maintenance section at RAAF Base Darwin is busier than…

Capability & technology
RAAF Leading Aircraftman Thomas Clarke-Kelly, right, and UK Royal Air Force Air Specialist Class One Declan McTrusty, centre, work together to refuel a Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG Eagle aircraft. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris
07 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Fuel on demand and on time

Nearly a hundred aircraft have been flying in and out of RAAF Base Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black and the one thing they all need before…

Exercises & training
Crowds catch the action as an F/A-18F Super Hornet flies low and fast to celebrate the opening of the Brisbane Festival's Riverfire on September 3. Photos: Corporal Brett Sherriff
07 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Precision flying on display at Riverfire

The ADF provided a spectacular curtain-raiser for Queensland’s largest arts and cultural event, Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire.

Capability & technology
Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso with her daughter Zahlee, wearing her father’s medals, are supported by Legacy after the loss of their partner and father Leith Walsh in 2019. Photo: Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso
07 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Bears and pens make huge impact

For Flight Sergeant Shan Origliasso and her daughter Zahlee, life would be a lot harder without the support they have received from the Legacy Club.

People & service
Flight Sergeant Geoff McLaughin, from No. 77 Squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown, sells a Legacy bear to Louise Neider in Newcastle during Legacy Week. Photos: Corporal Melina Young
06 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Emotional connection to Legacy Week

The volunteer sheet filled fast when nominations were called to collect fundraising money for Legacy Week throughout the Hunter region.

People & service
Warrant Officer Kevin ‘Skeet’ Parker, left, removing the dome nut from a propeller in the paint shop at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre. Photo: Flight Sergeant Michael Hartley
06 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Half a century maintaining Australia’s aircraft

After serving with Air Force for more than half a century, Warrant Officer Kevin Parker now spends his retirement volunteering.

People & service
Meg, Sally and Cath from the Red Cross Lifeblood Centre with the Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith as he donates plasma at the launch of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
06 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence Blood Challenge open to new donors

Defence personnel will be presenting their arms to give more than 11,000 blood or plasma donations as part of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge.

Community engagement
Air Commodore Robert Lawson, Director-General of History and Heritage – Air Force, addresses family members and friends of Flight Sergeant Richard Hobbs, crew member of Catalina A24-50. Photo: Sergeant Gary Dixon
06 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Memorial honours fallen airman

A service at the Aviation Heritage Museum in Perth honoured a crew member of a Catalina aircraft lost during World War 2.

Commemoration & history
Group Captain Jarrod Pendlebury, Defence Attache for United Nations New York, speaking at the United Nations Security Council.
05 Sep 2022
Air Force
News

Defence on show at United Nations event

It was a surreal experience for Group Captain Jarrod Pendlebury to sit at the horseshoe table dominating the centre of the room at the United Nations…

Alliances & relationships
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