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Wing Commander (then Squadron Leader) Nathan Draper stands in front of a United States Air Force F-35A aircraft at Luke Air Force Base, US, in 2016. Photo: Leigh Watson
25 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

Aviators to walk for brain cancer research

Every morning, Wing Commander Nathan Draper wakes up and conducts a BIT check on himself.

People & service
Group Captain (retd) Wayne Johnston, left, and Wing Commander Mark Pitt at the opening of the Pitt-Johnston Electronic Warfare Research Centre at the Joint Survivability Tactics Validation Unit. Photo: Sergeant Murray Staff
24 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

New world-class facility strengthens capability

Defence’s Electromagnetic Warfare Program received a major boost last month with the opening of a research centre.

Capability & technology
Philippine Air Force members work with RAAF Combat Controllers from 4 Squadron during Close Air Support training activities at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range near RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
24 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

Air forces share skills during exercise

This year’s Exercise Havoc Strike included the participation of members from the Philippine Air Force.

Capability & technology
ACT/NSW Country’s Squadron Leader Danny Bretherton, left, works hard to evade the desperate defence of North Queensland’s Corporal Andrew Cooper. Photo: Supplied
21 Oct 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Players back in touch at nationals

Defence’s best touch football players have emerged from a three-year hiatus to participate in the national championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Army reservists from the greater Victorian region begin clearing flood damage items from the Rochester RSL in Victoria as part of the ADF’s ongoing support during Operation Flood Assist 2022-2. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
21 Oct 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inspired by the community we are serving

The ADF have been inspired by the community in Rochester as they assist in flood preparations and clean up efforts.

People & service
Lieutenant Jared Burton provides an overview of the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to students, Skye Councillor and Jorja Hammond from Derby District High School. Photos: Sergeant Gary Dixon
20 Oct 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inspiring the minds of Derby youth

Eighteen high school students were invited to visit a number of Defence and industry locations to promote careers in the ADF.

People & service
36 Squadron loadmasters Corporal Shaun Harding, left, and Flight Sergeant Rick Haslewood launch essential supplies from a C-17A Globemaster over Casey Station, Antarctica. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
19 Oct 2022
Army, Air Force
News

Great Southern supply airdrop

Personnel at Casey Station, Antarctica, got excited when they saw two containers falling from a C-17A Globemaster III on October 14.

Alliances & relationships
Wing Commander Adrian Burge, from 32 Squadron, at the completion of 10,000 military flying hours, in front of a B350 King Air at RAAF Base East Sale. Photo: Flying Officer Nathan Howarth
18 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

10,000 hours in the sky

32 Squadron celebrated a significant flying milestone as Wing Commander Adrian Burge logged 10,000 military flying hours.

People & service
Jessie Strike-McClelland and Flight Lieutenant Justin Kelly with her 100th Birthday gift from the Australian Embassy at San Clemente Villas by the Sea, California.
17 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

Dedicated servicewoman celebrates centenary

World War 2 Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force veteran, Jessie Strike-McClelland, celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Mathan Sundaramoorthy works at his station on board a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a maritime security mission while deployed on Operation Sea Guardian in Sicily. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
13 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

Aviator patrols the Mediterranean

It's not often that an ADF member spends the day flying over some of the most famous sights in the Mediterranean.

People & service
RAAF logistics specialist Sergeant Sheridan Kelly stands in front of a RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Italy, during Operation Sea Guardian 2022. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
12 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

Overseas logistics a welcome challenge

Ensuring a military aircraft has sufficient stores and equipment can be a full-time task with multiple services to coordinate.

People & service
Squadron Leader Steve Cook, back left, a paramedic, Leading Aircraftwoman Hayley Edwards, front left, and Flying Officer (now Wing Commander) Kim Davey carry a Bali bombing victim from a C-130 Hercules. Photo: Sergeant Troy Rodgers
12 Oct 2022
Air Force
News

Bali bombings 20th anniversary: resilience meets tragedy

On October 13, 2002, a small team of Air Force personnel embarked on one of the largest Australian aeromedical evacuations since the Vietnam War.

People & service
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