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RAAF Base Townsville base manager Jacinta Wallace, left, and Acting Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Townsville Wing Commander Paul Howell at the official opening of the new AAFCANS café in Building 53.
11 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Historic building serves members into the future

RAAF Base Townsville’s Army and Air Force Canteen Service café has a new home: a refurbished World War 2-era building.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Sergeant Nathan Butt holds his US Army Commendation Certificate and Medal, which he earned for exemplary technical liaison work while on Exercise RIMPAC 2022.
10 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

US recognises Australian's dedicated service

RAAF's Sergeant Nathan Butt has been awarded a US Army Commendation Medal for his work during Exercise RIMPAC in 2022.

Awards & recognition | People & service
From left, Vice Admiral Justin Jones, RAN, Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell and Lieutenant General Greg Bilton during the Headquarters Joint Operations Command handover ceremony at General John Baker Complex, Bungendore, on July 5.
10 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Venn diagram that shaped career of a top operator

Lieutenant General Bilton has concluded his career as the longest-serving Chief of Joint Operations on July 5.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Vice Admiral David Johnston, left, hands the flag to Air Marshal Robert Chipman.
09 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF's new second in command takes over

Vice Admiral David Johnston has handed the responsibility of Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force to Air Marshal Robert Chipman.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Wing Commander Greg Porche (second from right) and Republic of Singapore Air Force's detachment Group Commander Colonel Jonavan Ang (center) with members of both air forces and in front of an F-16D+ aircraft.
09 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Singaporeans welcomed to Pearce

Locals experienced the Republic of Singapore Air Force fighter aircraft being hosted at RAAF Base Pearce for four months.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Pilot Officer Hayden McMahon graduates from 274 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course with the S.J. Goble Memorial Trophy for most proficient pilot, and overall course dux.
09 Jul 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Pilot graduates off to a flying start

Bullsbrook, WA, turned on some of its finest weather for the 274 Phase 2 ADF Intermediate Pilots’ Course graduation parade.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Flight Lieutenant Rob Iglesias speaks during a Gender in Military Operations symposium at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
09 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Rethinking airbase security through a gender lens

A transformative Gender in Military Operations training program is enhancing education for Air Force security forces.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
11 Squadron personnel at Owen's Arch on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
09 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Trekking for history and self

Aviators from 11 Squadron trekked the Kokoda Track 85 years after the squadron formed and deployed to Port Moresby.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Flying Officer Keresi Farouk at the Judo Australian National Championships on the Gold Coast, Queensland.
08 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Coming to grips with moves and countermoves

Muscle memory and anticipating actions were the key to success at the national judo championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O’Connor, right, with 464 Squadron Commanding Officer Wing Commander Peter Croce, after receiving his Prince of Wales Award.
08 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Cross-skilling reaps the rewards

An Air Force reservist's commitment to his ADF and civilian careers has been recognised with a prestigious award.

Awards & recognition | Exercises & training
Nursing Officer Lieutenant Commander Rebekah Passmore and Warrant Officer Class Two Bradley Passmore with there sons at Googong, NSW. Photo: Leading Seawoman Tara Morrison.
05 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Dual-serving couples can now share leave

As part of the latest change under the ADF Leave Framework, a new policy will now provide dual-serving couples with leave-sharing arrangements.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force personnel from No. 23 Squadron gather at the Fernvale Training Area, Queensland during Security Flight training. Photo: Flying Officer Scott Marshall.
05 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Developing an agile security capability

Thirty-six Air Force Security members and four military working dogs have continued their training to further beef-up operational security.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training