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Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Lawson Woolford chats with Royal Malaysian Air Force Observer, Captain Santos about the characteristics of the P-8A Poseidon during a sortie on Operation Gateway 25-1/2.
12 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Gateway patrol buoys Malaysian partnership

Maritime flights underpin commitment to security of the Northern Indian Ocean and South China Sea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Defence Force personnel meet Sydney Swans Australian Football League Women's athlete Zipporah Fish, centre, and Indigenous representatives during a community engagement event at Lake Cargelligo, NSW.
12 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Defence flies in for reconciliation

Personnel travelled to Lake Cargelligo, NSW, to celebrate culture, community, and collaboration, flying on a C-130J Hercules.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
As an icebreaker, aviators from units across RAAF Base Williamtown used Conversations for Cultural Shift cards to guide meaningful dialogue during a yarning circle as part of National Reconciliation Week.
11 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Reconciliation finds a voice on Worimi land

RAAF Base Williamtown aviators came together for meaningful conversations during National Reconciliation Week.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
ADF women's eight crew at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships in Sydney.
11 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Oarsome ADF hits podium from scratch

Defence rowers compete across 35 events against powerhouse clubs at Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
USAF Senior Airman Aniel Reina, RAF Sergeant Iain Blears and RAAF Corporal Jake Willington, on the ramp of a C-17A Globemaster III over Papua New Guinea for Exercise Global Dexterity 25-1.
10 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Globemaster loadmasters 'share a mate's car'

Loadmasters from four partner nations proved their interoperable readiness during Exercise Global Dexterity.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
For his work during Operation Kudu, Squadron Leader Darrin Lindsay receives the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
09 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Building a strong team with honesty and leadership

Squadron Leader Darrin Lindsay is awarded for his outstanding contribution to Operation Kudu.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Head of Military Strategic Plans, Major General Colin Karotam, talks with defence industry professionals during Exercise Autonomous Warrior 2022 at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay, Australian Capital Territory.
09 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Military members honoured in King's Birthday list

ADF personnel are recognised for their skills and contributions in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
President of Air Force Powerlifting Squadron Leader Evan McCloy is encouraging aviators to join RAAF’s newest sport.
06 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Setting a new challenge for aviators

Air Force is stacking on strength, with powerlifting as its newest sport, set to launch later this year.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Airborne Electronics Analysts students at the Air Mission Training School. From left, Aircraftman Andres Anzola Sanmiguel, Aircraftman Jayden Fellas, Aircraftman Colin Curtis, Leading Aircraftman Dylan Livingstone, Aircraftman Andrey Ozborn and Aircraftman Clay Smith.
06 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Enhanced training sets aircrew up for success

Air Mission Training School has completed inaugural airborne operations for ab-initio trainees.

Exercises & training | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force personnel from Australia's Federation Guard and 100 Squadron carry the caskets of Warrant Officer Russell Grigg and Warrant Officer Clement Wiggins in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
06 Jun 2025
Air Force
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World War 2 aviators laid to rest after eight decades

Fallen aircrew join more than 3300 Australian and 40 New Guinean defence personnel laid to rest at Bomana.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
OzHarvest and ADFA Trainee Officers and staff members participating in Can the Cube donation drive.
05 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADFA trainee officers' can-do charity drive

ADF Academy trainee officers raise the biggest non-perishable food collection for the Canberra winter appeal.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
As a first-dan black belt, Leading Aircraftman Gilchrist brings Taekwondo’s discipline to his Air Force service.
05 Jun 2025
Air Force
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Black belt aviator punches above his weight

Taekwondo fuels Leading Aircraftman Dane Gilchrist's determination and discipline in work and sport.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service