Officer Commanding of No. 92 Wing, Group Captain Paul Carpenter (left), officially hands over the P-3 Orion A9-754 memorial display to sergeants' mess committee chairman Warrant Officer Peter Christensen at RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide.
02 May 2022
Air Force
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Memorial marks the loss of an airman

A routine flight home to Australia 31 years ago turned into a tragedy for the ADF members on board P-3C Orion A9-754 and an event Air Force will…

Commemoration & history
An air-to-air refuelling flight test between Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft from No. 33 Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF or Koku-Jieitai) Mitsubishi F-2A over Japan.
29 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Air Force refuels Japanese aircraft for the first time

For the first time, the Royal Australian Air Force has conducted air-to-air refuelling flight testing with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

Alliances & relationships
Air Force Roulettes conduct an aerobatic display during the Anzac Weekend Air Show 2022 at West Sale airport in Gippsland, Victoria.
28 Apr 2022
Air Force
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Air Force turns on an exhilarating show

An array of Air Force aircraft, old and new, thrilled a crowd of more than 10,000 people during the Anzac Weekend Air Show in Victoria.

Ceremonies & events
Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Captain Edward Pym
26 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Anzac Day commemorated in the Middle East

Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a service at the Emirates Palace Hotel.

Commemoration & history
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors enter the stadium during the Invictus Games 2020 closing ceremony at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
23 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Invictus closing ceremony caps incredible week

Seven days of unforgettable competition and camaraderie concluded with a stunning closing ceremony at Invictus Games The Hague.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australia's Invictus Games 2020 competitors are cheered on by family and friends during one of the events at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Family and friends are at the heart of Invictus Games

If our Invictus warriors are the masters of their fate, then the same can be said for their family and friends.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor Mark Armstrong deflects the ball during the sitting volleyball match against Netherlands at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Flight Sergeant Ricky Fuller
23 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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It’s not about the medals for Mark

For former Australian Army soldier Mark Armstrong, the Invictus Games is about the connections and friendships you form.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Former Royal Australian Navy medic Emilea Mysko is bringing home two silvers and one bronze medal from Invictus Games The Hague 2020. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
23 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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‘Em’-azing Emilea is inspired by her daughter

Love is a powerful motivator. Just ask Invictus Games The Hague 2020 competitor Emilea Mysko.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitors joined Team Ukraine personnel at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
22 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Team Australia stands with Ukraine

The moving cries of ‘Slava Ukraini’ and ‘Heroiam Slava’ echo around the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Proud father of Australian Invictus Games 2020 competitor and Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Chris Reck, Bob Reck holds up a patch supporting Ukraine at Invictus Games Park in The Hague. Photo: Tina Langridge
22 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Bob’s treasured gift

Bob Reck will return home to Cairns with many special memories from Invictus Games The Hague 2020.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class One Mick Patman is the Headquarters 7th Brigade artificer sergeant major at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
22 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Calling the units as they march on Anzac Day

Warrant Officer Class One Michael Patman will be part of ABC Brisbane's commentary team on Anzac Day.

Commemoration & history
Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell in the media tent at Invictus Games Park in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
22 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Volunteering is what we do

Invictus Games 2020 volunteer Sue Gibson Swalwell is one of four Australians helping out in The Hague.

Sports, health & wellbeing