Ground support equipment fitter Leading Aircraftman Nischal Prasad participating in the final workout of the 24 Hour of Heroes event at Nepean CrossFit, Penrith NSW.
28 May 2024
Air Force
News

24-hour workout for wounded heroes

The military and CrossFit communities have joined forces to raise money for veterans and first responders, through intense ‘hero workouts’.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Flight Lieutenant (retd) Herbert 'Bert' Adams during his time with Bomber Command.
28 May 2024
Air Force
News

Remembering Bomber Command’s Aussies

The Bomber Command wreath-laying ceremony on June 2 will commemorate 80 years since the D-Day landings.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer RAAF Base Darwin, Leading Aircraftman Willhelm Lauenstein, in front of local Indigenous street artwork in Darwin.
27 May 2024
Air Force
News

Working for a better future

An aviator reflects on how the mission of supporting First Nations peoples is now more vital than ever.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Lieutenant Donna Nabure, from the ADF Malaria and Infectious Diseases Institute team, tests the blood pressure of a PNG Defence Force member at Murray Barracks, PNG.
24 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Scientific team surveys health in PNG

The ADF's Malaria and Infectious Diseases Institute spent several weeks conducting health surveys in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
The RAAF East Sale Community Hub host Ladies Night with a costume competition, handcraft stalls and a showing of the 2024 Mean Girls movie.
24 May 2024
Air Force
News

On Saturday, Sale wears pink

RAAF Base East Sale and the Sale community help raise money for the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation.

Community engagement
The Aladdin guidance system during a test flight.
24 May 2024
Air Force
News

Latest tech a game changer for Air Force

The Jericho Disruptive Innovation team has developed a game changer in air-launched precision delivery systems.

Capability & technology
Air Force Sergeant Shard Malchow competing in the Marathon des Sables in Morocco.
24 May 2024
Air Force
News

Conquering the Marathon des Sables endurance race

This year, an Air Force sergeant was the first Australian to cross the finish line of the world's toughest race.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Squadron Leader Catherine Humphries (left) fits body armour to a participant in the Air Force Women in Aviation Program during a presentation by No. 26 Squadron Military Working Dog Handlers at RAAF Base Williamtown.
24 May 2024
Air Force
News

A day in the life of an aviator

Women from a variety of backgrounds had the unique opportunity to engage with the Air Force at RAAF Base Williamtown in Newcastle.

Community engagement
The UK Prime Ministers Special Envoy to the Western Balkans, Air Chief Marshal The Lord Stuart Peach, addresses the 2024 Air and Space Power Conference at the National Convention Centre in Canberra.
23 May 2024
Air Force
News

Australia a highly valued partner

Opening speeches from the Air and Space Power Conference have highlighted the importance of Australia's partnership with NATO.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
ADF personnel assist Australian and other tourists to board an Air Force C-130J Hercules in preparation to depart New Caledonia.
23 May 2024
Air Force
News

Stranded Aussies welcomed aboard C-130

An Air Force C-130J Hercules has assisted with the first ADF repatriation flight out of New Caledonia.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
An EC-135T2+ from 723 Squadron taxis prior to take from HMAS Albatross.
23 May 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

High flying hours get results

723 Squadron has increased its graduate output by 50 per cent, after two-and-a-half years of increased flying hours.

Exercises & training
Heather Geary and her son, Jacob, had the chance to see an F/18-F Super Hornet up close at RAAF Base Amberley.
23 May 2024
Air Force
News

Pilot in the making

A Brisbane student claims the top prize at Legacy charity auction – a flight in an F/A-18F simulator.

Community engagement