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Mr Les Huddlestone, left, Mr James Parfitt from Larrakia Nation, Wing Commander Jim Collisson, Flight Lieutenant Norm Grogan and Mr Trent Lee from Larrakia Nation. Photo: Sergeant Pete Gammie
02 Jun 2022
Air Force
News

The power of a cuppa and a yarn

No.13 Squadron marked the start of National Reconciliation Week 2022 with the Larrakia People by sharing a cuppa.

People & service
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and then Officer Commanding Australia's Federation Guard Major John Cottis, inspect the troops from Australia's Federation Guard in 2011. Photo: Sergeant William Guthrie
02 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Celebrations are planned throughout Australia in recognition of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

Ceremonies & events
The Jericho Disruptive Innovation team showcased 24 impressive prototypes at an Innovation Expo at the 2022 Air and Space Power Conference in Canberra. Photo: Wing Commander Michael Gan
31 May 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inaugural Defence science summit, ADSTAR to be held in July

The inaugural Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit will be held in Sydney on July 20-22.

Capability & technology
Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw on the cargo ramp of a C-130J Hercules aircraft. Photo: Sergeant Christopher Dickson
31 May 2022
Air Force
News

Indigenous aviator's career taking off

An Air Force mentoring program is helping turn Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw's dream of becoming a pilot into reality.

People & service
Former chief of Air Force, Air Marshal (retd) Gavin ‘Leo’ Davies, with Aircraftwoman Brooklynn Dowling after her graduation from recruit training, holding the challenge coin the former chief had given to her five years ago. Photo: Cut Above Productions
31 May 2022
Air Force
News

Chief and recruit bond with promises, and a coin

A special reunion took place at the latest graduation ceremony at Air Force’s No. 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga.

People & service
 Private Hailey Lennon and Max at RAAF Security and Fire School, RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
30 May 2022
Army, Air Force
News

A match made at school

When Private Hailey Lennon walked through the kennels at RAAF Base Amberley, a bouncy, energetic dog with a dark coat caught her eye.

People & service
The new Defence Indigenous Champions, Deputy Secretary Celia Perkins and Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, take part in a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at the inaugural Defence Indigenous Champion Handover Ceremony in Canberra.
27 May 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

'Be brave. Make change.'

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an opportunity to learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

People & service
RAAF Base Amberley Firefighter, Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence. He is one of more than 400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aviators in Air Force today. Photo: Flight Lieutenant Dion Isaac
27 May 2022
Air Force
News

Aviator shares his heritage

Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, a Ngugi and Kaantju man from Cairns, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence.

People & service
Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson with his dive gear on board HMAS Adelaide's alongside Garden Island. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
26 May 2022
Navy, Air Force
News

From scanning skies for aircraft to diving below ships

RAAF air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson has qualified as a Navy ship's diver.

People & service
Group Captain Andrew Figtree, Director - Test and Evaluation Directorate with trainee guide dog 'Roman', on the Aircraft Research and Development Unit flight line, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
25 May 2022
Air Force
News

Canine visitor welcomed at RAAF Base Edinburgh

Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh recently. 

People & service
F-35A Lightning II aircraft from No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit fly over the Northern Territory during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela
25 May 2022
Air Force
News

Next generation of Top Guns to strike in Top End Storm

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 will be held in the skies above the Northern Territory from May 30 to June 24.

Capability & technology
Aviators from No 381 and No. 1 Security Forces Squadrons guide a pilot with protective clothing through the decontamination processes during Exercise Toxic Safari at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
25 May 2022
Air Force
News

Exercise prepares aviators for toxic threats

Air Force personnel at RAAF Base Amberley have tested their preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

Capability & technology
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