Air Force

Australia to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Celebrations are planned throughout Australia in recognition of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

Chief and recruit bond with promises, and a coin
A special reunion took place at the latest graduation ceremony at Air Force’s No. 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga.

Indigenous aviator's career taking off
An Air Force mentoring program is helping turn Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw's dream of becoming a pilot into reality.

Inaugural Defence science summit, ADSTAR to be held in July
The inaugural Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit will be held in Sydney on July 20-22.

A match made at school
When Private Hailey Lennon walked through the kennels at RAAF Base Amberley, a bouncy, energetic dog with a dark coat caught her eye.

Aviator shares his heritage
Leading Aircraftman Raymond Solinas, a Ngugi and Kaantju man from Cairns, is proud of his family's history and service to Defence.

'Be brave. Make change.'
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is an opportunity to learn more about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

From scanning skies for aircraft to diving below ships
RAAF air traffic controller Flight Lieutenant Kristian Henderson has qualified as a Navy ship's diver.

Next generation of Top Guns to strike in Top End Storm
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Diamond Storm 22 will be held in the skies above the Northern Territory from May 30 to June 24.

Canine visitor welcomed at RAAF Base Edinburgh
Roman, a golden retriever guide dog puppy, was a welcome sight at the Air Warfare Centre at RAAF Base Edinburgh recently.

Exercise prepares aviators for toxic threats
Air Force personnel at RAAF Base Amberley have tested their preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.

Hercules crews return to Lord Howe Island
Air Force’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training.