In the close-knit world of Army Aviation, 35-year-old Corporal Shannon Griffith is something of an outlier.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-20/experienced-civvies-boost-army-aviation
About the base
All enlisted into the RAAF complete Recruit Training at the 1st Recruit Training Unit. RAAF Base Wagga is also a major centre for technical and non-technical, initial employment training and postgraduate training.
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Bringing animals on to the base requires prior approval from…
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/raaf-wagga
Soldiers from the Australian Army’s Regional Force Surveillance Group (RFSG) Pilbara Regiment are trialling an uncrewed robot.
The Ground Uncrewed System, known as GUS, is an Australian-developed surveillance robot. GUS is equipped with cameras and sensors capable of providing persistent…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-11/australian-soldiers-trial-robots-protect-our-borders
Quick thinking by Australian Navy officers helped save the life of a driver following a dramatic roadway accident in the US.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-20/aussie-navy-officers-save-life-california
Defence's softball skills were on show during the recent state championships in Caboolture.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/softball-players-take-queenslands-best
A year ago, Leading Aircraftman Samuel Conroy was the first responder to a catastrophic vehicle accident near RAAF Amberley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/gold-commendation-aviators-courageous-deed
There was fierce but friendly competition during Exercise Kakadu’s sports day event, building camaraderie across cultures.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/kakadu-unites-nations-through-sport
Army is strengthening its ties in the Pacific, working side by side the Vanuatu Mobile Force on Exercise Pacific Exchange.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/strengthening-ties-vanuatu
It was touch and go for the ADF Touch Football team as they secured a 3-2 victory at the national championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/hard-work-pays-off-field
Leading Aircraftman Parveen Panwar said it was incredible when he reunited with a childhood friend during Exercise Tarang Shakti.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/from-school-yard-flight-line
Fleet commanders at Exercise Kakadu examined the importance of collaboration on humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/cooperation-key-disaster-relief
ADF personnel joined seven other nations to remove explosive remnants of war in Solomon Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-19/nations-unite-render-solomons-safer
On 18 September, the Department of Defence became aware that the report into the 20-year Review into the Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force had been published on the website of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide. Defence understands the report has since been…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-18/release-report-into-20-year-review-into-inspector-general-australian-defence-force
The Gordon VC multi-user depot is officially open, providing Army with fit-for-purpose facilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-12/boost-operational-readiness
ADF and APS members rallied at the Lifeblood Port Adelaide donor centre to kick off local donations for 2024 Defence Blood Drive.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/ready-give-help-others-live
Australian and Japanese forces honoured fallen personnel with a wreath-laying ceremony at the I-124 memorial in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/commemorating-shared-military-histories
The rediscovery of a set of historic documents has highlighted the depth of the relationship between Australia and Britain.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/extraordinary-tale-behind-extraordinary-documents
The gates to Perth’s Irwin Barracks opened to the public for the first time in almost 15 years when 13th Brigade hosted an open day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/thousands-flock-army-open-day
Golfers from HMAS Cairns and the Cairns community participated in a charity competition to raise funds for Far North Queensland Legacy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/golfing-legacy
A US Air Force Bomber Task Force mission, involving its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers operating out of RAAF Base Amberley, has concluded.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/spirit-cooperation
Leading Aircraftman Aatish Sabharwal shares the experience of being back in his birth country, India, for Exercise Tarang Shakti.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/back-home-soil
A war hero and visionary sets his sights on air power and transforms naval aviation forever.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-18/legacy-remember
The Battle of Britain, regarded as the first military campaign fought entirely by air forces, has been remembered 84 years on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-17/determination-serve-defend
Today, the Department of Defence released the Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) strategy, aimed at leveraging Australia’s scientific capability in the defence of our nation.
Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – Delivering More, Together is Defence’s 10-year vision for the Defence IS&…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2024-09-17/launch-defence-innovation-science-technology-strategy
During the school holidays, young women gained hands-on, practical opportunities to learn about roles available in today’s Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-17/stepping-into-boots-aviator
Multiple generations of RAAF aircraft and flying displays at the Mildura Airshow thrilled crowds and was a homecoming for a Roulette pilot.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-17/air-show-has-eyes-glued-sky
Legacy widow Shirley Ross was overwhelmed by the support she received during a Legacy Brisbane Backyard Assist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-17/volunteers-join-backyard-blitz-legacy-widow
Navy personnel from more than 30 nations bonded at the official opening of Exercise Kakadu at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-17/partnerships-flourish-kakadu-opening-ceremony
Promotion is an significant milestone for any aviator, but is more memorable when next to the world’s most advanced bomber.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-17/memorable-moment-aviation-career
The complex task of packing a 12-tonne, 30-metre Army helicopter inside an Air Force aircraft was practised at RAAF Base Townsville.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-13/loading-challenge-accepted