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Australia’s Federation Guard and the Royal Australian Navy Band visits memorial sights from the Western Front in France prior to taking part in Anzac Day dawn services and commemorative services in the Somme region.
24 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Preparing to honour Anzac Day in France

Members of Australia’s Federation Guard are preparing to mark Anzac Day on historic grounds.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Flying Officer Oliver Hodgson and Royal Canadian Air Force exchange pilot, Captain Alexander Jacobi, from RAAF 11 Squadron, at United States Air Force Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Argos 25-1.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Commonwealth crew fly UN sanctions mission

Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force members deploy to Japan with RAAF on Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft sits on the flight line at US Air Force Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Argos.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Australian eyes in the sky

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol crew deployed to Japan for Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster, from 292 Squadron, RAAF Base Edinburgh, reflects on service for Anzac Day.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Wingham farm boy takes wing over Indo-Pacific

In the lead-up to Anzac Day, Air Force's Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster reflects on the significance of service.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Ruby Crane follows a long family history of Australian military service.
24 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Aviator serves in proud family tradition

Leading Aircraftwoman Ruby Crane follows her great-grandfather and grandfather into Australian military service.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison at his computer while deployed on Operation Accordion at Headquarters Middle East in 2025.
23 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Thoughts of home while serving overseas

Deployment to the Middle East focuses Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison's mind on Australia's military legacy.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Judd Leverton, from Boddington in WA, reflects on 29 years of service.
23 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Poignant time to reflect on service

Air Force Corporal Judd Leverton looks back on a long career, from the WA bush to travelling the world.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force musician Corporal Chloe Bruer-Jones will sing the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand on Anzac Day.
23 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Singing for her Anzac ancestors

Corporal Chloe Bruer-Jones will sing the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand in Hanoi on April 25.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Tayla Bradbrook prepares for Anzac Day at RAAF Base Amberley.
22 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Reflection on service and sacrifice in Air Force family

The Anzac Day march through Brisbane will be a special moment for Leading Aircraftwoman Tayla Bradbrook.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Air Force Corporal Kevin Jefferies of Australia's Federation Guard reflects at the statue of Simpson and his Donkey at the Australian War Memorial before heading to Lone Pine for Anzac Day 2025.
22 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Proud moment to lead at Lone Pine

Air Force's Corporal Kevin Jeffries will serve as Commander of Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Air Force Cricket's Anzac Day 2022 team line up before the match in Bowral.
17 Apr 2025
Air Force
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Air Force Cricket a binding tradition

Aviators rally to the cause at Bowral's Bradman Oval for an Anzac Day match to honour service life.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Wing Commander Mark Dungey from EDGY joins ambassadors at RAAF Base Richmond.
16 Apr 2025
Air Force
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EDGY Air Force sets tone for 2025

Innovators gain direction and insight as RAAF targets capability in the year ahead.

Capability & technology | People & service