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Former leading aircraftman Phil Robinson with Norforce Kimberley Squadron’s Major Matthew Jones and Warrant Officer Class 2 Christopher O’Sullivan.
29 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Long trek to enlist didn't end well for WWII veteran

So keen was he to support the World War II effort, Phil Robinson, at the age of 15, walked 96km from Perth to Northam to enlist.

People & service
Leading Aircraftman Amit Jindal is living his dream of an air force career. Photo: Sergeant Rodney Welch
29 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Air Force career a dream come true

Leading Aircraftman Amit Jindal became an Australian citizen in 2010 and joined the ADF as a way to repay the country "for all it has given me".

People & service
Sergeant Ben Pedersen, left, and Leading Aircraftman Bryce Eldredge support a NSW Police checkpoint at Chaffey Bridge near Mildura during Operation COVID-19 Assist.
28 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Deployment a first for squadron

The inclusion of 18 members of No. 3 Security Squadron on Operation COVID-19 Assist was the first time the unit had deployed a reservists-only team.

People & service
Corporal Christiaan Forrest works with United States Air Force personnel to pack up ADF equipment at Camp McNamara VC in the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
28 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Air base handover in Middle East a historic moment

The former home of the ADF’s air operations in the Middle East has been handed over to the United States Air Force.

Alliances & relationships
Flight Lieutenant Roger Winspear (retd) with the letter he received from the Queen to mark his 100th birthday.
28 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Darwin bombing survivor celebrates 100th birthday

Having survived the bombing of Darwin, there was no way Flight Lieutenant Roger Winspear (retd) was going to let COVID-19 ruin his 100th birthday.

People & service
An aeromedical evacuation exercise out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Cope North in 2018. Photo: CPL Glen McCarthy
28 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Marking 80 years of care from the air

No. 3 Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and its predecessor units have been saving lives and providing hope for decades.

Capability & technology
Josh Miller with his father, Wing Commander Peter Miller, and Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Group Account Manager Ronny Maroun at the mobile donor centre in Richmond, NSW. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn
28 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Young cancer survivor gives back to blood challenge

The Defence Blood Challenge is helping people like 11-year-old Josh Miller, the son of Wing Commander Peter Miller.

People & service
Aircraftman Steven Ahoy and Aircraftwoman Ellie Wallace unveil the Len Waters Building sign at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
27 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Building named to honour Indigenous fighter pilot

Australia’s only known Indigenous World War II fighter pilot, Leonard Waters, has been honoured with the naming of a building.

Community engagement
Flight Sergeant Edward Wills helps load a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at Avalon Airport during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Sergeant Kirk Peacock
27 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

From the crayfishing capital to trapping COVID-19

An Air Force reservist left his home town of Port MacDonnell, South Australia, to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

People & service
Flight Sergeant Tony Rohan at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Sergeant Bill Solomou
27 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Donor's life saved by bloody good 'karma'

Flight Sergeant Tony Rohan knows more than most about the importance of blood donations.

People & service
Sergeant Patrick Lee, of No.11 Squadron donates blood at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Photo: Corporal Brenton Kwaterski
26 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

RAAF Wing gets on board donation drive

An Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Mobile Donor Centre visits RAAF Base Edinburgh for No. 92 Wing's first donation day.

People & service
Flight Lieutenant Bruce Lowth, left, being presented his Federation Star by Chief of Joint Capabilities Air Marshal Warren McDonald at Combat Survival Training School at RAAF Base Townsville.
23 Oct 2020
Air Force
News

Apprentices reunited at presentation

After 40 years of service, Flight Lieutenant Bruce Lowth was presented with his Federation Star.

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