Home News and events Air Force news Air Force news Keywords 28 Aug 2022 Air Force News 80 years since victory at the Battle of Milne Bay This year, 2022, marks 80 years since Australia fought in the Battle of Milne Bay, located in modern-day Papua New Guinea. The Battle of Milne Bay,… 26 Aug 2022 Navy, Army, Air Force News Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the ADF contingent farewelled the United States hospital ship USNS Mercy. 25 Aug 2022 Air Force News Enhancing interoperability in Alaska Aviators experienced complex combat missions and deployed operations with the US Air Force during Exercise Red Flag Alaska. 23 Aug 2022 Air Force News Young aviators support veterans While attending the Air Warfare Instructor Course, members of No. 2 Squadron took the rare opportunity to grow a fundraising beard. 22 Aug 2022 Air Force News Blood donor joins 250 club Air Force Flight Sergeant Christine Williams notched up an impressive milestone by giving her 250th blood donation recently in Canberra. 22 Aug 2022 Navy, Army, Air Force News Keeping the peace for 75 years A national commemorative service recognising the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping operations will be held in Canberra. 19 Aug 2022 Navy, Army, Air Force News Chapter and verse on charitable reading The challenge is on for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel to break out the books for the 2022 Brothers N Books Read-A-Thon. 19 Aug 2022 Air Force News Dogs put on a show for Air Force personnel Air Force personnel were recently invited to watch a demonstration and meet the furry members of Australian Search and Rescue K9 unit. 19 Aug 2022 Air Force News Air mission project reaches new milestone The $500 million project for the Future Air Mission Training System (Air 5428 Phase 3) has reached a new milestone. 19 Aug 2022 Navy, Army, Air Force News Aircrew graduates receive their wings The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings. 17 Aug 2022 Air Force News All smiles on Pacific Partnership 2022 Flight Lieutenant Jack O’Neill is a Royal Australian Air Force dental officer currently deployed on Pacific Partnership 2022. 16 Aug 2022 Air Force News Partners take to the air The interoperability of Australian and Indian defence air platforms was on show during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022.