Air Force

Hornets farewelled at Williamtown
An eight-ship formation of F/A-18A/B Hornets filled the Williamtown skyline in a fitting farewell to the aircraft as it was retired from No. 77...

Career change dishes up opportunities for meat packer
Former abattoir worker Leading Aircraftman Lawson McCurran is on deployment as an Air Force network technician.

New specialist reservists to inject critical capability
Air Force welcomed 18 new specialist reservists late last year as they completed their initial induction course at RAAF Base Wagga.

Andy plays a role in delivery of asteroid sample
Experienced manager takes the lead in the mission to recover the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Hayabusa satellite

New centre a launching pad for ideas
New name for Air Force's air and space power centre marks a new direction for the thinktank.

Taking experience into the volunteering sphere
As well as her vital day job with Air Force, when called upon, Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford helps coordinate disaster relief.

Unit acknowledges achievements of graduates
Surveillance and Control Training Unit at RAAF Base Williamtown has acknowledged the achievements of its newest graduates.

Air Force makes vital delivery to firefighters
A resupply of fire retardant powder was flown to Western Australia in a C-17A Globemaster.

Passion leads to becoming first female loadmaster
When the role of loadmaster was opened to women, retired Warrant Officer Katrina Salvesen seized the opportunity to take on a more hands-on mustering...

Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker's military career.

Tools down on maintenance training support
Tools have been downed as No. 278 Squadron closed out its maintenance training support to Air Combat Group.

Testing times for pioneer pilot
When retired Wing Commander Robyn Clay-Williams joined the Air Force in 1979, she was told there were no female pilots.