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Staff Sergeant Ian McLain from the United States Air Force monitors the E-7A Wedgetail from 2 Squadron before its next mission during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
30 Jul 2024
Air Force
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International perspective on commanding the battlespace

An Australian squadron's airborne and ground teams have a definite American and British flavour on Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Flying Officer Owen Horton standing in front of a RAAF C-17 at Casey Station, Antarctica.
30 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Icy baths and lunch with penguins all part of the job

A RAAF logistics officer took a year off work to spend it in Antarctica supporting the Australian research expedition.

People & service
Aircraftwoman Tayla Hogan-Porter at RAAF Base Darwin Air Movements section during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
30 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Ground crew makes moves

Aircraftwoman Taylor Hogan-Porter provides critical airfield services as part of the ground crew on Exercise Pitch Black.

People & service
Corporal Monique Jeynes and Corporal Amanda Wintle on the ramp of a RAAF C-27J Spartan prepare to airdrop supplies over the Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea, as part of the Defence Pacific Air Program.
29 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Resupply right on target

ADF members completing the Kokoda track received a resupply air drop from 35 Squadron.

Alliances & relationships
Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell gifts General Stéphane Mille, Chief of the French Air and Space Force with a book on Australia.
29 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Bons amis for our new Chief

For the first time in seven years a Chief of Australian Air Force travels meets with the French Chief of Air and Space Force.

Alliances & relationships
A RAAF FA-18F Super Hornet aircraft departs RAAF Base Darwin for a night flying mission as part of Exercise Pitch Black 2024.
29 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Back seat bandits in the north

All eyes look to the skies as pilots fly to engage in air-to-air combat for Exercise Pitch Black.

Exercises & training
Executive Officer of 381 Squadron, Squadron Leader Zalie Duffy.
26 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Making the most of a 'green' opportunity

Trading a flying suit for ‘greens’ is not something many aviators choose to do, but Squadron Leader Zalie Duffy is taking the challenge in her stride…

Exercises & training | People & service
The Pacific Skies 24 contingent from France, Germany and Spain at RAAF Base Darwin to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 24.
26 Jul 2024
Air Force
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European unity under the southern skies

Multiple European aircraft from France, Germany and Spain have touched down in Darwin for Pacific Skies 24.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Corporal Nicholas Winkler, a loadmaster from 35 Squadron, inside an Air Force C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
26 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Riding waves with Air Force

Corporal Nick Winkler never imagined that his career with the Air Force would include hitting the surf with mates.

People & service
Joshua Magun, of Air Transport Wing, inspects a Papua New Guinea Defence Force PAC P-750XL prior to a sortie during Exercise Pitch Black.
26 Jul 2024
Air Force
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New ground for PNG forces

In a 43-year first, the Papua New Guinea Defence Force has sent a detachment to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Lance Corporal Claudia de Grave-Nott shoots for goal during the Edith Cowan University Western Invitational Tournament.
26 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Worth their net weight in gold

The ADF women's basketball team wins gold at the Edith Cowan University invitational tournament in Perth.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The winning Navy team from the NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, Sydney.
25 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Squash stars court victory

Navy players named champions of the 2024 NSW Interservice Squash Tournament, with Air Force and Army in second.

Sports, health & wellbeing