Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary exits a 79 Squadron Hawk 127.
01 Oct 2024
Air Force
News

Longest-serving jet pilot leaves the cockpit

Licensed to fly a plane before he could legally drive a car, Squadron Leader Stephen Bihary leaves a lasting legacy after 48 years of flying.

People & service
Captain Emma McDonald-Kerr talks with participants of the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief tabletop Exercise as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024 in the Philippines.
30 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strengthening disaster preparedness

Representatives from Australian and Philippine agencies have discussed their civil-military preparedness and response to major disasters.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Air Force Squadron Leader Jacob Ralph, from 37 Squadron, meets Pope Francis prior to boarding a C-130J in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea.
27 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Providing airlift to a divine passenger

The Air Force gave the Pope and the Papal delegation an air lift around PNG as part of an apostolic visit.

Community engagement
Air Force loadmasters from 35 Squadron and Army air dispatchers from 176 Air Dispatch Squadron prepare a C-27J Spartan for a maritime aerial delivery during Exercise Kakadu, RAAF Base Darwin, NT.
26 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sky-high success in the Top End

Air Force showcases its advanced maritime aerial delivery capabilities during Exercise Kakadu in Darwin.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Flight Sergeant Barry Day from Heavy Air Lift Systems Program Office is presented his fifth clasp to his long service medal by the Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell.
26 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Maintaining aircraft for 40 years

Flight Sergeant Day witnessed Air Force evolve from a post-WW2 peacetime force to the capable fighting force of today.

Awards & recognition | People & service
An Air Force C-130J Hercules drops a container delivery system during Exercise Rajawali Ausindo 24 in Ambal Training Area, Indonesia.
25 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Tropical airdrop marks Ausindo milestone

The Indonesian Air Force 31st Air Squadron and Royal Australian Air Force’s 37 Squadron conducted an airdrop over Ambal Training Area in Indonesia…

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An RAAF F-35A Lightning II taxis past the Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team at the Bali International Air Show 2024.
25 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

RAAF on display at international air show

Visitors to the Bali International Air Show got up close and personal with RAAF's F-35A Lightning II aircraft.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Alexander Mazur, an Engineer with Prototype and Test Services, Land Engineering Agency in a Defence vehicle at the Monegeetta Proving Ground near Melbourne.
25 Sep 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Engineer tests limits in the fast lane

Sending traffic cones flying while testing Defence vehicles to their limits is all in a day's work for engineer Alexander Mazur.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Warrant Officer Class 2 Rick Pepper with his '1000km Club' t-shirt at the Camp Baird Gym in Headquarters Middle East.
25 Sep 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Value-adding while on deployment

During their downtime while on deployment, ADF members sometimes set personal goals like tackling new languages or physical challenges.  

Operations & missions | People & service
Air Force C-27J Spartan Loadmaster Corporal Deniele Oehm enjoys the view on the ramp of a C-27J Spartan during a flight.
24 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

A glimpse into the life of a loadmaster

Aviator Corporal Deniele Oehm explains why she chose a career as a loadmaster.

People & service
Australia’s Deputy Ambassador to the Philippines Moya Collett delivers a presentation opening the Strategic Maritime Law and Security Workshop at the National Defence College of the Philippines during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
24 Sep 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Workshop tackles a sea of tricky issues

A strategic maritime law and security workshop in Manila has generated insightful discussion between ADF legal officers and Philippine lawyers.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian 37 Squadron pilot, Flight Lieutenant Jack Woodrow (right), conducts a familiarisation flight with aircrew from the Indonesian Air Force's 31st Air Squadron during Exercise Rajawali AUSINDO in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
23 Sep 2024
Air Force
News

Expanding connections through Rajawali Ausindo

Royal Australian Air Force and Indonesian Air Force personnel networked during Exercise Rajawali Ausindo on air mobility training in Indonesia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training