Home News and events Air Force news Air Force news Keywords 07 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Kicking up the ice in the UK An ADF Ice Hockey contingent has the opportunity to play against military teams while touring the UK. 07 Sep 2023 Air Force News Aussie lightning strikes in Japan For the first time RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs have been welcomed to Komatsu Air Base in Japan for an air combat training exercise. 07 Sep 2023 Air Force News Uranquinty mural celebrates ADF legacy A World War Two First Nations pilot and female Air Force mechanics are honoured in a new water tower mural in the NSW town of Uranquinty. 06 Sep 2023 Air Force News Historic Australian first for Japan's F-35As A warm Northern Territory welcome greeted the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on the first international deployment of its F-35A Lightning IIs. 06 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Providing outstanding support Defence has recognised outstanding Victorian civilian employers for their support to ADF reservists. 05 Sep 2023 Air Force News Aviators a big hit at Thai school Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force aviators swapped the flightline for the school oval during Exercise Thai Boomerang. 05 Sep 2023 Air Force News 51 years of moving with the times For over half a century, Group Captain Graeme Peel has dedicated his medical skills to protecting Australia. 05 Sep 2023 Air Force News Eyes in the sky RAAF was a critical force enabler during Exercise Alon, working closely with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States Marine Corps. 04 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Mateship thrives in inaugural exercise Forces from Australia, the Philippines and the US have finished the first Exercise Alon, focusing on amphibious operations. 04 Sep 2023 Air Force News Handing over the reins Aviators have farewelled outgoing Commander of Combat Support Group, Air Commodore David Paddison, after 36 years of service. 04 Sep 2023 Air Force News Air Force legend celebrates centenary Squadron Leader (retd) Cunningham ‘Jock’ Cassels celebrated his 100th birthday at RAAF Base Richmond last month. 03 Sep 2023 Air Force News Spending Father's Day in Egypt Squadron Leader Matt Daley is spending Father's Day far from home in Cairo but his two children are front of mind.