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Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld and his wife, Louise Hupfeld, depart the Chapel of the Holy Trinity at RAAF Base Point Cook, Melbourne, after the reopening. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
14 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Air Force chapel gets a refresh

Once placed on a demolitions list, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity at Point Cook has reopened after a full restoration. 

People & service
No. 35 Squadron aircrew deployed on Operation Solania stand proud in front of a C-27J Spartan in the Republic of Palau. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
14 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Palau President thanks Australia for support

A C-27J Spartan welcomed a new passenger aboard its final flight for the first iteration of Operation Solania in 2022.

Alliances & relationships
Squadron Leader Shaun Robertson, pictured on a previous deployment in Afghanistan, recently won a prestigious Prince of Wales Award.
13 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Award provides training opportunity for reservist

Aeromedical retrievals and humanitarian relief are all in a day’s work for Prince of Wales Award recipient Squadron Leader Shaun Robertson.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes aerial display team warm up the crowd in the minutes before the start of the 2022 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
13 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF on display at Formula 1 Grand Prix

The ADF has demonstrated its resilience and flexibility at Australia's first Formula 1 Grand Prix since the pandemic began. 

Ceremonies & events
A United States Navy P-8A Poseidon taxis past a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on the No. 92 Wing flightline at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
11 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Joint force to be reckoned with

A mid-air ‘top up’ has kept United States Navy P-8A Poseidon crews on mission while training in Australia. 

Alliances & relationships
Air Force specialist capability officer Flight Lieutenant Ben Lappin, of No. 100 Squadron, with the Air Force Mustang aircraft at the Warbirds over Scone Air Show in the Hunter Valley, NSW. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
11 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Historical line-up at Scone

Defence was proud to support the Warbirds over Scone air show from March 26 to 27 in the Upper Hunter Valley region. 

People & service
An Australian Army soldier deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022 talks to Rivers Secondary College students about the Rheinmetall MAN M40 truck during a visit to the school in Lismore, New South Wales. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
11 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF invited back to school

ADF personnel deployed on Operation Flood Assist 2022 visited Rivers Secondary College students recently to give them a glimpse of service life.

Relief & assistance
Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
08 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Further support for Ukraine

The Australian Government is providing further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

Relief & assistance
Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the Change of Command Ceremony on April 7. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
08 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Air Commander Australia change of hands

Air Force has welcomed Air Vice-Marshal Darren Goldie as the new Air Commander Australia, who was formally appointed during the change of command…

People & service
Palau's new Guardian-class patrol boat PSS President HI Remeliik II sails from its home port to commence maritime patrols as part of Operation Rai Balang. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
08 Apr 2022
Navy, Air Force
News

Palau's patrol boat supports Pacific priorities

The Australia Defence Force is working closely with the Pacific nation of Palau to enable it to patrol its vast territorial waters and protect vital…

Alliances & relationships
Australian Army soldiers deliver 144 sleeping bags and 54 stretchers to a Rural Fire Service base camp in Wollongbah, New South Wales, as part of continuing support to the region under Operation Flood Assist 2022.
08 Apr 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Operation Flood Assist 2022

Defence support to Queensland and NSW governments is being delivered under Operation Flood Assist 2022.

Relief & assistance
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld awards Pilot Officer Nicola Mitchell with Her Majesty The Queen's Gold Medal as outstanding officer trainee at an awards function at RAAF Base Base Point Cook, Melbourne. Photo: Corporal Kieren Whiteley
07 Apr 2022
Air Force
News

Aviators recognised at Air Force awards

The Air Force Proficiency and Leadership Awards were held at RAAF Base Point Cook, the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal…

Ceremonies & events
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