Invictus Games Team Australia competitors and their family and friends watch on as Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex addresses the crowd during the welcome reception held at the Nations Home, Invictus Games Park in The Hague, the Netherlands.
16 Apr 2022
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Invictus Games: day one preview

Preview of events and activities scheduled for day one of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Chaplain Squadron Leader Sue Page conducts the prayer of dedication during the unveiling of the P-8A Poseidon at its new home at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
15 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Air Force chaplain wins prestigious Defence award

Squadron Leader Sue Page received a Defence 2022 Prince of Wales Award for her commitment to professional development. 

People & service
Invictus Games Team Australia competitor Scott Reynolds gives the thumbs up to arriving at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
15 Apr 2022
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Team Australia arrive in The Hague

Team Australia has touched down in The Hague, ready for the start of the fifth Invictus Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing
United States Air Force Senior Airman Reginald Dormeville and RAAF Aircraftman James Lunney in front of a United States Air Force B-2 Spirit from the 13th Bomb Squadron, at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
14 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Guardians of the Spirit

A unique visitor to RAAF Base Amberley has given No. 2 Security Forces Squadron the opportunity to enhance security interoperability.

Capability & technology
Senior ADF Officer Group Captain Iain Carty and United States Air Force's Airman First Class Alejandro Duarte cut the cake during 22nd Airlift Squadron anniversary celebrations at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
14 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Big celebration at RAAF Base Amberley

The United States Air Force's 22nd Airlift Squadron has commemorated the 80th anniversary of its establishment in Australia.

Alliances & relationships
A Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) transmitter site at sunset, Harts Range, Alice Springs. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Sonja Canty
14 Apr 2022
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115 years of Defence science

Defence Science and Technology Group is celebrating 115 years of innovations and science.

Capability & technology
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld and his wife, Louise Hupfeld, depart the Chapel of the Holy Trinity at RAAF Base Point Cook, Melbourne, after the reopening. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
14 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Air Force chapel gets a refresh

Once placed on a demolitions list, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity at Point Cook has reopened after a full restoration. 

People & service
No. 35 Squadron aircrew deployed on Operation Solania stand proud in front of a C-27J Spartan in the Republic of Palau. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
14 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Palau President thanks Australia for support

A C-27J Spartan welcomed a new passenger aboard its final flight for the first iteration of Operation Solania in 2022.

Alliances & relationships
Squadron Leader Shaun Robertson, pictured on a previous deployment in Afghanistan, recently won a prestigious Prince of Wales Award.
13 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Award provides training opportunity for reservist

Aeromedical retrievals and humanitarian relief are all in a day’s work for Prince of Wales Award recipient Squadron Leader Shaun Robertson.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes aerial display team warm up the crowd in the minutes before the start of the 2022 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
13 Apr 2022
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ADF on display at Formula 1 Grand Prix

The ADF has demonstrated its resilience and flexibility at Australia's first Formula 1 Grand Prix since the pandemic began. 

Ceremonies & events
A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon taxis past a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on the No. 92 Wing flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
11 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Joint force to be reckoned with

A mid-air ‘top up’ has kept United States Navy P-8A Poseidon crews on mission while training in Australia. 

Alliances & relationships
Air Force specialist capability officer Flight Lieutenant Ben Lappin, of No. 100 Squadron, with the Air Force Mustang aircraft at the Warbirds over Scone Air Show in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
11 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Historical line-up at Scone

Defence was proud to support the Warbirds over Scone air show from March 26 to 27 in the Upper Hunter Valley region. 

People & service