Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting, Deputy Director of Community Engagement at the Directorate of History and Heritage Services, taking some time out from research in her office at the Defence Precinct Fairbairn, Canberra.
09 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Half a century of trailblazing and change

Wing Commander Mary Anne Whiting's story is a guiding light for women who are navigating the rapidly evolving Air Force.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Sergeant Sarah Boyle is a C-27J Technical Governance Officer from the Air Lift Systems Program Office at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
09 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Getting on the tools to create connections

Sergeant Sarah Boyle talks about breaking down barriers and becoming a role model for other female aviator technicians.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny, left, with Republic of Fiji Military Forces Captain Robert Browne and Warrant Officer Class One Waisake Kadonavatu, during their flight in a C-27J Spartan over Fiji.
06 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Very important flight for Fijian friends

Fijian officials and honorary guests came together in Fiji as part of the Defence Pacific Air Program's VIP day.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Local participants take part in an AFL practise match during an ADF coaching course at Linkbelt Oval, Yangor, Nauru. Photos: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
06 Mar 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

ADF helps grow footy in Nauru

The ADF has teamed up with the Australian Football League to deliver a comprehensive sports training program to the Nauruan community.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A RAAF F-35A Lightning II aircraft flies over the wall of fire during the Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024 at Shellharbour Airport.
05 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Future aviators inspired at Shellharbour air show

It was all eyes to the sky at Airshows Downunder Shellharbour 2024 on the weekend.

Community engagement
A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron departs Nausori International Airport in Suva, Fiji.
05 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Spartan helps fortify Pacific ties

A RAAF C-27J Spartan completed its first Fijian rotation for the Defence Pacific Air Program.

Alliances & relationships
A vessel in distress captured by members of No. 35 Squadron aboard a C-27J Spartan aircraft during a search and rescue mission over the Coral Sea.
04 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Role agility put to the test

A RAAF C-27J Spartan responded to a yacht in distress in the Coral Sea.

Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force officer, Flying Officer Allysha McPherson, participating at the Top End Pride march in Darwin during 2023.
01 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Pride in her identity

Air traffic controller Flying Officer Ally McPherson is proud to be involved in year's Mardi Gras in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
WGCDR Craig Keane with Defence Member and Family Support staff members at the 2024 South Australia DMFS welcome event.
01 Mar 2024
Air Force
News

Defence families welcomed to South Australia

More than 900 Defence personnel and their families attended a Defence Member and Family Support welcome event in Adelaide.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF personnel during Exercise Cope North 2024, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, USA.
28 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

A stronger force leaves Guam

More than 200 personnel leave Guam after a rewarding four weeks alongside the US, Japan and other allied nations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Corporal Morgan Hoellfritsch, a medical technician with 2 Expeditionary Health Service during Cope North.
28 Feb 2024
Air Force
News

Improving medical treatment delivery

Working alongside the United States, RAAF Corporal Morgan Hoellfritsch provided integral medical assistance during Exercise Cope North.

Exercises & training | People & service
Reviewing Officer, Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) General Angus Campbell, inspects the Parade, Band, Pipes and Drums at the 2024 CDF Parade.
27 Feb 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Parade showcases the future of the ADF

The CDF Parade at the Australian Defence Force Academy marked the culmination of initial training for its first-year junior leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training