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Flying Officer Jessica Williams on graduation day from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) on December 8, 2022 after entering via the Air Force’s Aviator Access to the Academy (AAA) Scheme in 2020. Photo: Scene To Believe – photography
31 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Persistence pays off for aviator with dream

After a major setback early in her career, Flying Officer Jessica Williams is now living her dream.

People & service
Then Group Captain Jake Newham talks to the waiting media after leading the ferry flight of six A8 F111s from Fort Worth, Texas, to Amberley, Australia.
31 Jan 2023
Air Force
Editorial

Farewell to 'Gentleman Jake'

Air Force or Army? It was a tough decision faced by a 20-year-old John ‘Jake’ Newham in 1951. Air Marshal Newham chose Air Force.

Commemoration & history
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, on parade during the Australia Day flag raising ceremony at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville. Photo: Bombardier Guy Sadler
27 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Townsville celebrates with the ADF

Soldiers marched and guests were welcomed with a warm respect for country at the Australia Day flag-raising ceremony in Townsville.

Ceremonies & events
Group Captain Kerry Hollings has been made a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia in this year's Australia Day honours.
26 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Projects delivered with dedication

An Air Force officer's work in managing NATO funding for projects in Afghanistan is just one of the reasons she has received an Australia Day honour.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Lieutenant General John Frewen
26 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF personnel honoured

A Lieutenant General and a long-serving rear admiral are among Defence personnel recognised this Australia Day.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery in action during the 21-gun salute as part of the Australia Day celebrations at Bradfield Park, Sydney. Photo: Sergeant Tristan Kennedy
26 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence joins community to mark Australia Day

The Australian Defence Force has put on spectacular displays in and around Sydney Harbour for Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events
Air Force Specialist Reserve Forensic Doctor Flight Lieutenant Kirsty Wright with a sample for DNA testing Photo: Corporal Colin Dadd
25 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Air Force reservist turns crime whistleblower

Air Force Reservist Squadron Leader Kirsty Wright has been named The Australian newspaper’s Australian of the Year.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Flight Sergeant (Retd) Michael Hartley, coordinator of volunteers at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre. Photo: Mr Lindsay Gordon
24 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

To the moon and back with Air Force

Flight Sergeant (retd) Michael Hartley has played an essential volunteer role at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre since 2017.

People & service
A Bristol Bloodhound surface-to-air missile on display in Williamtown, NSW, during Air Force week in 1966.  Photo: Courtesy AWM P00448.034
23 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

Alliances and experience keep missile testing on target

Defence Science and Technology Group played a vital role in British missile testing that gave Australia an advantage.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Air Force Air Traffic Controller Flight Lieutenant Sean Morell communicates with aircraft in the vicinity of Fitzroy Crossing during Operation Flood Assist 23-1. Photo: Sergeant David Said
20 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Air Force helps manage flooded air space

The ADF has set up a mobile air traffic control centre in the Western Australian town of Fitzroy Crossing following the Kimberley floods.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Leading Aircraftman Leigh Brettschneider (L) and his HENSOLDT Australia trainer Andrew Shegog at the operational maintenance trainer equipment room where trainees gain real-world experience on a working Airport Surveillance Radar - Next Generation.
18 Jan 2023
Air Force
News

Maintenance skills on the radar

An Air Force technician hones new skills on a next gen air traffic control surveillance system.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Pallets of dry stores are loaded onto a C-130J Hercules aircraft bound for Derby in the Kimberley Region where heavy rainfall from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie has isolated communities. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.
16 Jan 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Derby day for Defence

Defence has transported more than 20 tonnes of food and supplies to Derby following a request from the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
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