Air Force

WWII squadrons serve again as battle remembered
The commemoration of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea this year was significant as the Air Force squadrons that fought in the battle are serving again.

Respect critical to Air Force’s success
Like many Australians, Personnel Capability Officer Flight Lieutenant Rachel Morris is a migrant who is proud to call Australia home.

Diversity helps bring a different approach
Learning six languages and working in accounting before joining Air Force has given Leading Aircraftman Ryan Lye a unique perspective to life and...

Experience helps way forward
Spending his formative years in Latin America, the US and Australia has shaped Wing Commander Ivan Benitez-Aguirre’s perspective and approach to new...

A determination to serve
Eighty years ago, Wilma ‘Billie’ Ayles rode her bicycle from the family sugarcane farm to Ayr to learn Morse code in a bid to join the Women's...

A big lifestyle change and exciting career
Travelling to Australia 10 years ago on a working holiday visa led to a nationality change and exciting career in Air Force for Aircraftwoman Ayumi...

Falcon crew completes pioneering course
The first Air Force crew attendants to complete their initial aircraft conversion on the newly acquired Dassault Falcon 7X graduated on February 5.

Escaping war inspires work to protect peace
Leading Aircraftman Trung Phan’s commitment to give back to Australia is motived by the welcome he and his family received after the Vietnam War.

A trained eye on airfield infrastructure
A base airfield engineering officer, Flying Officer Ryan Rosenberger is inspired by WWII squadrons which maintained critical infrastructure.

Head shave helps others breathe easy
Flight Lieutenant Lauren Hartley’s father’s battle with lung disease motivated her to have her head shaved to raise money for the Lung Foundation...

Squadron Leader promotes women's initiatives
Squadron Leader Nikki Olsen was attracted to a military aviation career from an early age.

Chief of Air Force heads south
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld visited South Australia to meet members and employees at the Woomera Range Complex and RAAF Base Edinburgh.