Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Andrew Hermitage and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife ranger Gillian Towler discuss the clearing of the Jatbula Track, Northern Territory.
13 May 2025
Air Force
News

Tindal aviators blaze trails for dry season

Air Force personnel help clean up at Nitmiluk National Park in time for the Northern Territory tourist boom.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Air Commodore Martin Nussio, AM presents Corporal Chris Siles with a Chief of Air Force Gold Commendation at 24 Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh.
13 May 2025
Air Force
News

Award for new eye in the sky

An Air Force corporal has been presented with a Gold Commendation for his devotion to counter uncrewed aerial system capabilities.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Wilcox deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
12 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The movers and shakers of the ADF

If it needs to be supplied, moved or fixed, logistics planners keep Defence moving around the regions.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Squadron Leader Brittany Sharpe and her parents at her Australian Defence Force Academy graduation.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Mother's pride in succession of service

Former Air Force cook Joanne Sharpe takes a great sense of achievement seeing her children serve.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Sergeant Steven Winter and Flight Lieutenant Melinda Cannavo from 37 Squadron with their son Oliver at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Learning to fly, mum style

First-time mum Flight Lieutenant Melinda Cannavo balances motherhood and her military career.

People & service
Now-Corporal Rebecca Harris, of 37 Squadron, Sergeant Deborah Harris, of 84 Wing, and Corporal Georgia Campbell, of 37 Squadron, with Flight Lieutenant Carrie Atkinson.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Nan's dynasty fills Air Force ranks

Sergeant Deborah Harris could not imagine how joining RAAF at 40 could influence her family's future.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF Personnel Capability Officer, Flying Officer Caroline Stacey, with her daughter, RAAF Supplier, Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Smith.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Generations side by side in Air Force

When her daughter graduated initial training, Flying Officer Stacey Smith knew it was time to rejoin Air Force.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Air Force avionics technician Leading Aircraftwoman Angela Reid holds a photo of her grandmother, Evelyn Collard, who served as a signals telephonist in the Australian Army.
11 May 2025
Air Force
News

Maternal line inspires life of service

A grandmother's war stories related through her daughter fire an Air Force aviator's desire to serve.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Defence Force members march with service personnel from other Commonwealth nations during the London parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
09 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF honours VE Day in London

Australian Defence Force members join the march to mark 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2 in Europe.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Navy officer Captain Brett Westcott is Commander of Headquarters Middle East, deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
09 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Home from home for ADF in Middle East

HQME is a small team making a big impact by supporting missions and maintaining Australia’s presence in the region.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Captain Krezeil Lacorte and Captain Novie Pagaduan, from 3rd Health Battalion, document patient information in the Role 2 Basic Facility at Antonio Bautista Air Base, Palawan, Philippines, on Exercise Balikatan.
09 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Army nurses proud to return for Ex Balikatan

Two Filipina-born Australian Army nurses have proudly worn their uniforms in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Space Command’s Squadron Leader Adon Lumley on the Kokoda Trail, raising vital funds for veteran support while reflecting on courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.
09 May 2025
Air Force
News

Anzac Day Kokoda trek raises $18,000

Space Command officer completes iconic trail, raising funds while reflecting on courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.

Community engagement | People & service