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Air Force aviator Corporal Kate Kershaw, of 37 Squadron, delivers a pre-flight safety brief to residents of Borroloola prior to evacuation to Darwin via a C-130J Hercules.
25 Mar 2024
Air Force
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ADF supports remote NT community

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Megan, the ADF provided assistance to the community of Borroloola in the Northern Territory.

Relief & assistance
RAAF maintenance personnel from 11 Squadron conduct post-flight checks on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Roland Garros Airport, Réunion.
22 Mar 2024
Air Force
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Poseidon’s first visit to French island leads to Réunion

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon visited the island of Réunion for a cooperative activity with the French Armed Forces.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Samoa Police Service Senior Sergeant Maro Osa takes part in a National Rugby League coaching course during ADF sports training program in Samoa.
22 Mar 2024
Air Force
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Leadership grows out of a love of league

A seasoned rugby league coach in Samoa is developing his coaching prowess as part of the ADF Pacific Sport Program.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
1 Recruit Training Unit celebrated 70 years with the first course graduates being flown to Point Cook for their graduation ceremony.
22 Mar 2024
Air Force
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70 years of creating the best

For seven decades, 1 Recruit Training Unit has transformed recruits into aviators and itself evolved into something greater.

Commemoration & history
Corporal Peter Fowler assists Jino Suaki from the Pacific Island Forum Fisheries Agency with conducting surveillance operations for illegal maritime activity around the islands of Vanuatu during Operation Solania.
21 Mar 2024
Air Force
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Supporting our Pacific family

Personnel from 35 Squadron and a C-27J Spartan deployed to Vanuatu to conduct maritime surveillance operations.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Fefiloi Renate Kerstin from Siusega, Samoa takes part in a touch football coaching course run by the ADF sports training program in Samoa.
21 Mar 2024
Air Force
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Breaking barriers in Samoan touch rugby

Samoa has welcomed its first female referees and coaches, an historic moment for the touch rugby scene.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Squadron Leader Epeli Naivalu, an Air Force Facility Projects Officer from 3 Wing, in front of a C-130J Hercules during a non flying period at RAAF Base Richmond.
21 Mar 2024
Air Force
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Championing diverse team at home and abroad

Valuing collective difference and promoting unity in diversity has been an enduring hallmark of Squadron Leader Epeli Naivalu’s Air Force career.

People & service
Leading Aircraftwoman Nidhi Vyas, an Avionics Technician with Number 37 Squadron RAAF Base Richmond.
21 Mar 2024
Air Force
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A diverse contribution brings strategic advantage

Flying Officer Nidhi Vyas, who migrated to Australia at the age of 26, is a big believer in lifelong learning.

People & service
ADF rowers on Lake Burley Griffin during the ACT Rowing Championships in Canberra.
20 Mar 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF rowing medallists set sights on Tasmania

ADF rowers won five medals at the ACT Rowing Championships on the Yarramundi Reach Rowing Course.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Former Air Commodore, Vin Hill pictured here with retired Air Marshal and former Deputy Chief of Air Force, Dave Rogers at Vin's home in New Zealand in January 2024.
20 Mar 2024
Air Force
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A genuine master of the air

One of Air Force’s last great aviators and true characters died just months shy of his 100th birthday.

People & service
Commanding Officer 130 Squadron Republic of Singapore Air Force, Lieutenant Colonel Goh Seow Hong in a Hawk 127.
20 Mar 2024
Air Force
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Flight affirms friendship

Republic of Singapore Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Goh Seow Hong was offered a unique opportunity at RAAF Base Pearce.

Alliances & relationships
Children at the Vaiala Beach School finish their basketball session on a high during the Australian Defence Force (ADF) sports training program in Samoa.
19 Mar 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF brings basketball skills to Samoan kids

ADF basketball representatives visited a Samoan school for a sports training program to promote physical activity and teamwork.

Sports, health & wellbeing