Corporal Anna Thompson, from 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, competes in canoe polo with Queensland’s women’s team and Australia’s senior women’s A team.
26 May 2025
Air Force
News

Aviator paddles to glory at canoe polo championships

Avionics technician proves Air Force can dominate on water in fast-growing contact sport.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade's Battle Group Heeler exit a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Nackeroo Airfield as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 25.
26 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity

Air Force and Army combine with partner forces to test deployment of a battle group by C-17A Globemaster III.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Sergeant David Taylor proudly carries the national flag with the Australian team at the 2024 International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) Centerfire World Championship in Colorado, USA.
23 May 2025
Air Force
News

Aviator locked and loaded for precision rifle title

Sergeant David Taylor prepares for the International Precision Rifle Federation World Championships in the UK.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Wing Commander Ian Warburton receives an eighth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal from Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell.
23 May 2025
Air Force
News

Seal of approval sets a RAAF record

Wing Commander Ian Warburton receives an eighth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Indigenous Liaison Officer, Sergeant Ron Schultz, plays the Yidaki (didgeridoo) alongside students from Richmond High School during a National Reconciliation Week morning tea held at RAAF Base Richmond.
22 May 2025
Air Force
News

Salute to culture for National Reconciliation Week

RAAF Base Richmond hosts local community members and high schools for a morning tea at the Base Yarning Circle.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Australian Defence Force Water Polo team goalkeeper, Leading Seaman Scout Warman-Flood, saves a shot on goal while playing the Australian Capital Territory team during the Australian Country Championships on the Gold Coast.
22 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF players make a splash at championships

Water polo team take on strong opposition, despite late deployments reducing numbers.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Damian Eaton, ACMC’s Assistant Director for Exercises and Plans, delivers pre-deployment briefings to the land groups preparing to deploy to Wallis and Futuna as part of Exercise Croix du Sud.
21 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Civil-military partners plan Pacific disaster response

Scenario-based workshops simulate realistic environments after major weather events in Wallis and Futuna.

Exercises & training | Relief & assistance
Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant Commander Brian Brook, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Frugtniet and United States Navy Lieutenant Makiling deployed to Japan in support of the United Nations Security Council Resolution Enforcement Coordination Cell.
21 May 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Front-row seat on Indo-Pacific security

Australian Defence Force personnel work with international partners to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Air Force health personnel work with coalition partners within the R2 Bravo emergency department.
20 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Exercise Viper Walk boosts frontline health care

Air Force's Role 2 Bravo Medical Treatment Facility is a key element to lifesaving support for deployed forces.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Air Force 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron personnel provide first aid to a simulated casualty during a Joint Airbase Protection Training Exercise between at RAAF Base Amberley.
16 May 2025
Air Force
News

Aviators stronger together through medical training

Exercise maintains ability to project airpower and operate a deployed medical facility in an austere airbase environment.

Exercises & training | People & service
Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds presents Wing Commander Robyne Green with her Federation Star at Russell Offices, ACT.
16 May 2025
Air Force
News

Federation Star crowns remarkable Air Force career

Presentation marks Wing Commander Robyne Green's final day in uniform after 40 years of service.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Warrant Officer Ben van den Akker, of the Royal Australian Air Force Band, presents a commemorative plaque to Scott Harbin, school band director, during a music workshop and cultural exchange at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Vietnam.
15 May 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

ADF musicians share culture in Vietnam

Indo-Pacific Endeavour brings music to the United Nations International School Hanoi.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions