Air Force Warrant Officer Disciplinary Jen Riches, of No. 25 Squadron, was treated to a farewell flight in a PC-21 aircraft on her final day in the Air Force.
24 Dec 2020
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Retiring warrant officer a pace-setter

After 38 years of service in the Air Force, Warrant Officer Jen Riches has put down her pace stick.

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Members from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency monitor the Hayabusa2 capsule within the range support facility at the Woomera Test Range. Photo: Corporal Brenton Kwaterski
22 Dec 2020
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Mission from space opens opportunities

The first operational test for the newly built range operations centre at the Woomera Test Range was a successful mission from space.

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Corporal Jacob Hutcheon on Operation COVID-19 Assist at Sydney Airport. Photo: Able Seaman Mori Hernandez
19 Dec 2020
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Keeping Australia safe through Christmas

Corporal Jacob Hutcheon, of No 2 Security Forces at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland, is on Operation COVID-19 Assist at Sydney Airport.

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The Canine Service Medal Award ceremony for military working dogs was held at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia.
18 Dec 2020
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Dogs recognised for their service

Ten military working dogs were presented with their Canine Service Medals at RAAF Base Pearce on December 8. 

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Sergeant David Hutton at the Rocket Park in Woomera, South Australia. Photo: Sergeant Murray Staff
17 Dec 2020
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New challenges on offer each day

A recruiting slogan first inspired Sergeant David Hutton to join the ADF.

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Flying Officers Nancye Prince, left, Rushdi Dai, Curstin Prentice and Jack Walker fundraise for the Cancer Council at the front gate of RAAF Base Wagga.
17 Dec 2020
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Officer graduates support charity

A group of trainee Air Force officers marked their graduation day by collecting donations for the Cancer Council at the front gate of RAAF Base Wagga…

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Army’s Captain Ryan Turner delivers a course in aerodynamics remotely to Air Force pilot trainees in lockdown at No. 1 Flying Training School at RAAF Base East Sale.
17 Dec 2020
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Innovation keeps trainee pilots on course

Staff at No. 1 Flying Training School kept pilots in training during the COVID-19 pandemic with five key initiatives.

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Air Force mother and daughter medical officers, Flight Lieutenant Grace Charlwood, left, and Squadron Leader Cheryl Charlwood. Photo: Corporal Colin Dadd
15 Dec 2020
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Mother and daughter speak same language

Mother and daughter find themselves on the same Operational Health Support Course.

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Corporal Jamie Dixon, of No. 383 Contingency Response Squadron, speaks to students at a school in Weipa on Cape York as part of Exercise Woomera Strike.
15 Dec 2020
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Squadron brings expeditionary skills to Cape York

Personnel from No. 383 Contingency Response Squadron explored Cape York in the northernmost reaches of Queensland for Exercise Woomera Strike.

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The 2020 Little Telethon Stars, Nora Holly and Eamon Doak, with military working dog Xeren during a visit to RAAF Base Pearce in Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell
15 Dec 2020
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Little Telethon Stars visit base

Western Australia’s 2020 Little Telethon Stars were invited by RAAF Base Pearce personnel for a behind-the-scenes tour of the base.

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The F/A-18A Worimi Hornet conducts a handling display on its final flight at RAAF Base Williamtown. Corporal Craig Barrett
14 Dec 2020
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Final flight for a distinctive Hornet

The Worimi Hornet flew its last sortie from RAAF Base Williamtown on December 10.

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet taxis at RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Gauntlet Strike. Photo: Petty Officer Peter Thompson
14 Dec 2020
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Show of air power ends crew training

F/A-18F Super Hornets and E-7A Wedgetail aircraft took part in Exercise Gauntlet Strike.

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