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2023 Mayor's RAAF Award nominees with Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill and Wing Commander Naomi Gill.
07 Sep 2023
Air Force
News

Awarded for taking heat out of injuries

An aviator who tackled the problem of heat stress is the latest recipient of the Mayor of Townsville RAAF Award.

Awards & recognition
ADF personnel playing ice hockey.
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.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Three F-35A Lightning II aircraft transit to Japan for Exercise Bushido Guardian 2023.
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.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A 100 Squadron Wirraway aircraft performs a flypast to mark the unveiling of the Uranquinty water tower mural.
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.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
An F-35A Lightning II from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron during sunset at RAAF Base Tindal.
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.

Alliances & relationships
Major General Douglas Laidlaw, centre, with reservists and their award-winning civilian employers at the ADF Reserves and Employer Support Awards – Victoria.
06 Sep 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Providing outstanding support

Defence has recognised outstanding Victorian civilian employers for their support to ADF reservists.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Commanding Officer 1 Squadron Wing Commander Sean Hamilton and Royal Thai Air Force Group Captain Sithipol Pomtri pass gifts to students from Nong Sao Diao school during Exercise Thai Boomerang.
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.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Group Captain Graeme Peel (right) being presented with the 6th clasp to his Defence Long Service medal by Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz.
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.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force officer Flying Lieutenant Scott Kidman, of 75 Squadron, prepares to fly an F-35A Lightning ll on Exercise Alon as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023 at Clark Air Base, Philippines.
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.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Abrams tank drives onto the shore in the Philippines.
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.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Outgoing Commander Combat Support Group Air Commodore David Paddison, left, incoming Commander Combat Support Group Air Commodore Robert Graham sign the handover/takeover documents during the change-of-command ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley.
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.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Squadron Leader (retd) Cunningham ‘Jock’ Cassels celebrated his 100th birthday with personnel from RAAF Base Richmond, in the Sergeants Mess.
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.

People & service
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