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Aircraftman Mausam Ghaley was born in Bhutan and spent most of his youth in a refugee camp in Nepal before fleeing to Australia with his mother.
24 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Through adversity to the stars

Aircraftman Mausam Ghaley grew up in a refugee camp after fleeing Bhutan and 15 years since settling in Australia, he reflects on his journey.

People & service
Republic of Singapore Air Force Flight Line Crew Military Expert 1-2 Duncan Yeo stamps Rachel's passport at the RAAF Darwin Open Day during Exercise Pitch Black 24. Photos: Leading Aircraftsman Kurt Lewis.
24 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Open day showcases global military cooperation

Amidst the buzzing excitement of Exercise Pitch Black, RAAF Base Darwin opened its gates to the public for a spectacular open day.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Two ground crew from 13 Squadron monitor refuelling of an F-35A Lightning II.
23 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Air Force homes in on psychosocial hazards

A suite of products has been introduced to help commanders and team leaders support the mental health and wellbeing of aviators.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A Royal Air Force Corporal (L), Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Benjamin Selwood, Royal New Zealand Air Force Corporal Rikki Rawleigh and Patrol Dog McClane, patrol the apron at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
23 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Kiwis rekindle Anzac spirit

Australia's friends from across the ditch have sent their largest contingent to the Air Force's largest international exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Parents, Sergeant Kim and Mrs Clare James with their kids, displaying their Child of ADF Medallions and certificates.
23 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recognising the ADF’s youngest supporters

More than 150 Sydney-based children of ADF members have received medallions for their resilience in managing the challenges of military life.

Awards & recognition
An FA-18F Super Hornet performs a handling display over Mindil Beach during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
22 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Mindil Beach turns it on for flying display

More than 25,000 people were treated to an international display of more than 40 aircraft on Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Aviators from No. 17 Squadron Security Flight conduct a patrol. Photos: Flying Officer Michael Thomas
22 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Resilience tested in the top end

Aviators from units across Combat Support Group were put through their paces in northern Australia as part of Exercise Stoic Gauntlet 24.

Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force Chef Corporal Morgan Tuckey (left) and United States Marine Corps Chef Corporal Brandon Melgar serve lunch at the Junior Aviator's Mess during Exercise Pitch Black.
19 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International team effort on the ground

Australia’s international partners are making their presence known in more than just the air on Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Yuri, an F-35A pilot with the Italian Air Force on the flightline during Exercise Pitch Black 24.
19 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Italy soars into Pitch Black debut

Italian Air Force jets took to the skies in northern Australia as one of Exercise Pitch Black's newest participants.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The lighting of the candle ceremony; from left to right Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton; Saskia Hobbs and Reverend Mark Perry.
19 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Lighting a candle for fallen aviators

Australia’s new Chief of Air Force has embarked on a series of high-level engagements in London, the first of which was a deeply personal one.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Aircraftman Samuel Ashton, part of the Aviation Operations Gap Year Program, on the the flight line at 33 Squadron, RAAF Base Amberley.
18 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Pitch Black fills the gap

Gap Year recruit Aircraftman Samuel Ashton is relishing the chance to take part in his first military exercise.

Exercises & training | People & service
Air Force aviators from 11 Squadron transfer a Mk54 Lightweight exercise torpedo to a RAAF P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
18 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Poseidon hunts submarines in the Pacific

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon dropped four exercise torpedoes on a US Navy nuclear submarine at Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training