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Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Georgia Warren attends the 2024 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) International Student Conference in Orlando, Florida.
17 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Young engineer spreads her wings

A flying officer who was always destined to join the Air Force is taking her early engineering career to new heights.

People & service
Commanding Officer 37 Squadron Wing Commander Charles Freebairn (L) presents Warrant Officer Graeme Paroz with his second Federation Star, RAAF Base Richmond.
17 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Recognising long and loyal service

Warrant Officer Graeme Paroz never dreamed his decision to join the Air Force at 15 would lead to receiving his second Federation Star.

Awards & recognition
Leading Aircraftwoman Kris Maddison takes a piece of cake to judge during The Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea conducted by 23 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.
17 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Sweet treats for a worthy cause

Aviators made time to host their very own Great Bake Off with 14 contestants show off their baking skills.

People & service
Italian Navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour pulls alongside East Arm Wharf, Darwin, ready to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 24.
16 Jul 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Italy’s flagship debut at Pitch Black

In an historic first, the Italian Navy's flagship, the aircraft carrier Cavour, has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Royal Australian Air Force touch football team from RAAF Base Williamtown played a friendly match against the Worimi community at the Port Stephens NAIDOC touch tournament at Raymond Terrace, NSW.
16 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

A special touch keeps the fire burning

RAAF Base Williamtown personnel took on Port Stephens locals, on Worimi Country, in a football tournament during NAIDOC week.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
RAAF Group Captain Glenn Pascoe, Surgeon to the Combined Forces Air Component Command (CFACC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii for Exercise RIMPAC 2024, speaks with medical team members.
16 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

Critical care team ready to assist

Group Captain Glenn Pascoe is charged with ensuring the care of more than 25,000 personnel participating in Exercise RIMPAC.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Squadron Leader Cosimo Panetta, right, highlights interesting aspects of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a visit by contractors Peter Ryder, left, Justin King and Adam Webber to RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA.
16 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

New software ensures a safer flight

A focus on Australian industry capability has resulted in the delivery of a bespoke software tool for Air Force's fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Members from the Royal Australian Navy Band and the Royal Australian Air Force Band play their instruments during the recording of the ADF Careers anthem.
16 Jul 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF bands join forces for new song

Navy, Army and Air Force bands performed as a group for the first time to record an anthem for the new ADF Careers advertising campaign.

Capability & technology
Head of Air Shows Royal Australian Air Force, Air Commodore Micka Grey talks during the media launch event for the start of Exercise Pitch Black held at RAAF Base Darwin.
16 Jul 2024
Air Force
News

All systems go on largest Pitch Black

Senior ADF officers and detachment commanders from around the world welcomed domestic and international media to RAAF Base Darwin to officially open…

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
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
News

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
News

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
News

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