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Airborne Electronics Analysts students at the Air Mission Training School. From left, Aircraftman Andres Anzola Sanmiguel, Aircraftman Jayden Fellas, Aircraftman Colin Curtis, Leading Aircraftman Dylan Livingstone, Aircraftman Andrey Ozborn and Aircraftman Clay Smith.
06 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Enhanced training sets aircrew up for success

Air Mission Training School has completed inaugural airborne operations for ab-initio trainees.

Exercises & training | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force personnel from Australia's Federation Guard and 100 Squadron carry the caskets of Warrant Officer Russell Grigg and Warrant Officer Clement Wiggins in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
06 Jun 2025
Air Force
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World War 2 aviators laid to rest after eight decades

Fallen aircrew join more than 3300 Australian and 40 New Guinean defence personnel laid to rest at Bomana.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
OzHarvest and ADFA Trainee Officers and staff members participating in Can the Cube donation drive.
05 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADFA trainee officers' can-do charity drive

ADF Academy trainee officers raise the biggest non-perishable food collection for the Canberra winter appeal.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
As a first-dan black belt, Leading Aircraftman Gilchrist brings Taekwondo’s discipline to his Air Force service.
05 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Black belt aviator punches above his weight

Taekwondo fuels Leading Aircraftman Dane Gilchrist's determination and discipline in work and sport.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
05 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Defence targets net zero

From old tyres and uniforms to new lights and energy systems, Defence is cracking down on emissions.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Sergeant David Short, an aircraft technician posted to the Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office, RAAF Base Edinburgh, is an elite croquet athlete.
04 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Croquet cup key to overseas competition

Air Force Sergeant David Short hopes victory with integrity will open doors to international tournament.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Aviators from 2 and 29 Squadrons formed both an honour guard and bearer party for the late Flight Lieutenant Brian Winspear AM in Mornington, Tasmania.
04 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Air Force honours WW2 veteran, community stalwart

Flight Lieutenant Brian Winspear has been remembered for his distinguished wartime service and post-war contributions.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Leading Aircraftman Matthew Borg Matthew Borg runs with the ball during an exhibition match between the ADF and Australian Combined Emergency Services teams, at Adelaide Oval.
04 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Borgy flies high in Air Force footy

Air Force security guard Leading Aircraftman Matthew Borg hones teamwork and vigilance in sport and service life.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
RAAF C-27J Spartan pilots Flying Officer Ashlee Staneke and Flight Lieutenant Kathrine Mitchell coordinate communications with the Captain of the Tonga Royal Navy's Guardian-class patrol boat VOEA Ngahau Siliva.
03 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Female crew fly fishing surveillance in Pacific

Spartan crew from 35 Squadron might be the first all-women team to support Operation Solania in Tonga and Fiji.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
RAAF 100 Squadron senior aircraft maintenance engineer David Jones starts a Sopwith Pup replica with help from Corporal John Newell for Year 3 Point Cook P-9 College staff and students at the RAAF Museum.
03 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Point Cook Prep-9 College returns to its roots

Point Cook Prep-9 College students and teachers learn a bit about their own history on a visit to the RAAF Museum.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Then-Squadron Leader Ray 'Homer' Simpson, Executive Officer 3 Squadron, on Operation Okra, in front of his F/A-18A Classic Hornet featuring 'Dirty Harry smoking gun' nose art hand drawn by Corporal Patrick Kelly after Homer's strafe pass, the first by a 3 Squadron aircraft since World War II.
02 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Award inspires aviators to excel

Air Warfighter Instructor students are encouraged to follow in the footsteps of one of RAAF’s most remarkable pilots.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer, Sergeant Ron Schultz, talks to participants of the C-130 and Fighter Aircraft Logistics and Safety Symposium during a cultural immersion activity at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
30 May 2025
Air Force
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Hercules and fighter operations on agenda in NSW

Air Force hosts ninth annual Logistics and Safety Symposium, with experts from the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology