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Republic of Fiji Military Forces and ADF personnel on Atata Island in Tonga during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo: Leading Seaman David Cox
21 Feb 2022
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Friends work together to support Tonga

Australian 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment soldiers and Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel have been working together in Tonga.

Relief & assistance
Leading Aircraftman Ronan Geoghgan, from No. 23 Squadron, retrieves a hose after refuelling a Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Cope North 2022. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
21 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Exercise fuels learning experiences

Operating a United States Air Force refuelling vehicle during Exercise Cope North 2022 was a new experience for Leading Aircraftman Ronan Geoghegan.

People & service
Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office (SRSPO) members test out the United States and Australian versions of the 737 P-8A Fuselage Stand. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
18 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Collaboration leads to major export opportunity

A Victorian small business has been awarded a major contract to provide aircraft maintenance work stands for the P-8A Poseidon.

Capability & technology
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft join United States Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft on the taxiway at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam prior to conducting a multinational airdrop during Exercise Cope North 2022. Photo: USAF.
17 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Practice builds skills and understanding

Exercise Cope North 2022 tested Australian, Japanese and United States humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities.

Relief & assistance
Flight Lieutenant Joy Clarke, right, takes part in the SheSails Discover Sailing Day run by the ADF Sailing Association in Canberra. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
17 Feb 2022
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Female personnel take a new tack

The ADF Sailing Association held its third SheSails Discover Sailing Day in Canberra on February 6.

People & service
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon prepares for a refuel by a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Sea Dragon 2022, near the Philippine Sea. Photo: Airman 1st Class Breanna Gossett, US Air Force.
16 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Advancing maritime interoperability

The Royal Australian Air Force worked to advance its anti-submarine warfare tactics during Exercise Sea Dragon.

Exercises & training
Director-General Logistics - Air Force Air Commodore Grant Pinder addresses the audience during the Air Force Equipment Branch plaque unveiling at RAAF Base Point Cook. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Chloe Bruer-Jones
16 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Air Force Equipment Branch honoured

Air Force logisticians, past and present, have been honoured at the Air Force Memorial, RAAF Base Point Cook.

People & service
Republic of Fiji Military Forces engineer Sapper Saimoni Kamikamica, right, and Australian Army soldier Lance Corporal Kobie Rogers work together to clear a fallen tree on Atata Island, Tonga. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore.
16 Feb 2022
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Working together to support Tonga

ADF and Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel are working side-by-side in Tonga.

Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Air Force air movements personnel assist Republic of Fiji Military Forces engineers and medical personnel bound for Tonga to a C-130J Hercules aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
15 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Fijians arrive to assist Tonga

Republic of Fiji Military Forces have arrived in Tonga to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief alongside Australian troops.

Relief & assistance
Corporal Tiana Heap enjoys the views of northern NSW during the first all-female crewed C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Amberley. Photos: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
15 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Flying into the history books

An all-female crew has flown a C-27J Spartan transport aircraft into the history books at Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force officer Air Commodore Nick Osborne, outgoing Commander of Surveillance and Response Group, returns the salute during the transfer of command ceremony at RAAF Base Williamtown. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller
14 Feb 2022
Air Force
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Surveillance and Response Group changes command

The Royal Australian Air Force has a new commander to lead its Surveillance and Response Group.

People & service
Australian Army officer Captain Jyra Blake-Waller, left, and PNGDF officer Captain Charles Namuesh, right, deliver a solar-powered vaccination fridge to Mumeng Health Centre, Morobe Province, PNG. Photo: Captain Nathanael Kennedy.
11 Feb 2022
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Working together to support PNG

ADF and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel are providing vital assistance to PNG with its COVID-19 response.

Alliances & relationships