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An Air Force aircraft security operations team on the ramp of a C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Amberley during Exercise Precision Gauntlet. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
01 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Defending aircraft with precision

Unique team training opportunities have been undertaken at RAAF Base Amberley.

Capability & technology
Personnel capability specialist Warrant Officer Natilee Sargent, from No. 453 Squadron. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
01 Jul 2021
Air Force
News

Volunteer mentor is changing lives

Warrant Officer Natilee Sargent is making a difference to the lives of other women.

Community engagement
Flight Lieutenants Luke Brown, left, Peter Spearman and Joel Ingram, during a training session for the 48forM8s challenge in Brisbane, Queensland.
29 Jun 2021
Army, Air Force
News

Pushing bodies to improve minds

Four ADF officers will be on a mission to destigmatise mental health when they take part  in the 48forM8s challenge from July 2-4.

Community engagement
F/A-18A Hornet A21-008 refuels in the air over the Northern Territory during Exercise Arnhem Thunder. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
29 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Fighters refuel in the air

Providing air-to-air refuelling services to some of the world’s most advanced combat fighter jets is just another day in the office for two Air Force…

Capability & technology
Air Force personnel and members of the Port Pirie community commemorate the 80th anniversary of the loss of 22 aircrew under training at Port Pirie during World War II at Port Pirie Cemetery, SA. Photo: Corporal Brenton Kwaterski
28 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Commemoration at Port Pirie

No. 292 Squadron joined the Port Pirie community to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of RAAF Station Port Pirie and the loss of 22 aircrew.

People & service
Quickstep Aerospace Services employees are given a tour of a No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules during a visit to RAAF Base Richmond. Photo: Corporal David Said
28 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Quickstep visits RAAF Base Richmond

A visit to RAAF Base Richmond has allowed aerospace composites manufacturer Quickstep to see firsthand how it keeps the C-130J Hercules airborne.

Capability & technology
Gunners Liam Finner, left, and Jesse-Jon Thamm, of the 8th/12th Regiment, RAA, stand next to a Pilatus PC-21 from No. 4 Squadron during Exercise Thor's Run. Photo: Captain Carla Armenti
28 Jun 2021
Army, Air Force
News

Gunners take to the sky

Gunners from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, took to the sky with a lift in Pilatus PC-21 aircraft.

Exercises & training
 Sergeant Ron Koenig, left, from No. 285 Squadron with his twin brother Sergeant Greg Koenig from Heavy Air Lift Systems Program Office. Photo: Corporal Brett Sherriff
25 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Twins serve together for first time

Identical twins Sergeant Ron Koenig and Sergeant Greg Koenig are for the first time serving together since joining the ADF 26 years ago. 

People & service
Administrator of the Northern Territory Vicki O'Halloran, front, centre, with Exercise Arnhem Thunder 21 participants and members of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin at Government House in Darwin. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould
25 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Women's leadership on agenda

A group of female Air Force officers on exercise had the opportunity to meet the Administrator of the Northern Territory, Vicki O’Halloran.

Community engagement
Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty presents Air Force veteran Kevin Statham with an Air Force 2021 commemorative memento. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
25 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Former air gunner shares a tale

At 100 years of age, former RAAF Warrant Officer, Kevin Statham, credits his long life to being happily married and enjoying his hobbies. 

People & service
Air Warfare Centre science and technology adviser Ant Perry, left, and Air Warfare Engineering Squadron avionics technician Corporal Stanislaw Filipek inspect the Windtalker drone detection system at DSTG Edinburgh. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Sam Price
24 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Collaboration creates drone sensor

A collaboration between Air Force’s Air Warfare Centre and Defence Science and Technology Group has culminated in the creation of a drone detection…

Capability & technology
Airfield defence guards Leading Aircraftman Jarryd May, right, and Leading Aircraftwoman Tekaisha Davies from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron prepare to fire the 84mm Carl Gustav at the Singleton Military Training Area. Photo: Corporal Craig Barrett
24 Jun 2021
Air Force
News

Air Force security forces put to the test

Personnel from No. 1 Security Forces Squadron conducted live-fire training at the Singleton Military Training Area from April 27 to May 14.

Capability & technology