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The general public line up to enter a C-130J Hercules as part of a community engagement during NAIDOC Week at Gilgandra, NSW.
15 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Giving back and having a yarn

Defence personnel opened their doors to wide smiles and a huge crowd lining the Gilgandra Aerodrome.

Community engagement
Personnel from 1 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown, participate in a non-permissive training scenario on the flightline at RAAF Base Richmond.
15 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Going from virtual to reality

RAAF and the the United State Pacific Air Force met to discuss how each squadron responds to aeromedical evacuation.

Exercises & training
Australian Army Cadets participate in the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge obstacle course at Canungra, South Queensland.
15 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Cadets harness the power of teamwork

Cadets were pushed to their limits in a safe environment while learning valuable life skills in the annual Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge.

Exercises & training
A Philippine Air Force FA-50PH pilot holds an Australian National Flag after arriving at RAAF Base Darwin, ready for Exercise Pitch Black 24.
12 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Philippines lands a first at Pitch Black

The arrival of Philippine Air Force aircraft to Exercise Pitch Black is a landmark moment for Australia's Indo-Pacific partner.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Christopher Timoti is a First Nations warrior who is committed to connecting Air Force members with culture and community.
12 Jul 2024
Air Force
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First Nations warrior watching the skies

Profound words during a toolbox meeting in the mines inspired Christopher Timoti to leave his job as a driller for a career in the Air Force.

People & service
More than 300 personnel at three inter-service touch football tournaments in Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra, played, coached and officiated at regional level in April and May.
12 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Tournaments a springboard for nationals

More than 300 personnel have been involved in three interservice touch football events as players, coaches or officials.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A F/A-18F Super Hornet from No. 1 Squadron conducts a low-level flypast over Cairns Esplanade, enthralling the local community during Exercise Crimson Dawn.
12 Jul 2024
Air Force
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Fast jets fill the northern skies

The next generation of fast-jet pilots have been training on F/A-18F Super Hornets in Cairns and Townsville on Exercise Crimson Dawn.

Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant Coen Henry, an Indigenous Liaison Officer at RAAF Base Williamtown, stands at the Yarning Circle, which is painted in a colour scheme representing the local Worimi people.
12 Jul 2024
Air Force
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'Blak, loud and proud'

For a flight lieutenant, NAIDOC week is a chance to represent his community, culture and identity as a member of Air Force.

People & service
ADF dental assistant, Private Juliana De Veyra assists oral health therapist, Miss Athanasia Nikolakopoulos with cleaning procedure at Frankston Community Dental, Victoria.
12 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Sinking their teeth into new placements

Defence and TAFE NSW have enabled dental assistants to complete a Certificate III that is recognised nationally.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Armament fitters from RAAF's 75 Squadron and US Marine Corps Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 work together during Exercise Magpie Lightning.
11 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Swooping in to the Top End

Variants of the F-35 Lightning II, with aircraft from RAAF and the US Marine Corps, have trained together for Exercise Magpie Lightning.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Sergeant Hannah Freeman and Flying Officer Jack Tucker (right) join other aviators on a Navy-led innovation voyage on commercial vessel MV Offshore Solution.
11 Jul 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Aviators jump on board innovation voyage

Nine aviators participated in a Navy-led mission focusing on robotic and autonomous systems.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
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
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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