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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...

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.

Career takes off after leaving the farm
The rolling hills of Kangarilla would keep most residents in the idyllic location, but not Air Vice-Marshal Tracy Smart.

Puppies get their teeth into training
Sporting their new coats in support of the Air Force Centenary, a group of puppies have started training for their future military careers.

A career spanning all aspects of service
Annie Goldsack sees her rehousing of Timorese and Kosovar refugees in Victoria as one her life's highlights

Realising a lifelong ambition to help others
An ADF career has enabled Squadron Leader Ajitha Sugnanam to establish an NGO to assist those in remote locations.

A half-century of service and achievement
A boyhood love of model trains and aircraft sparked Squadron Leader Stephen Lampard's long career with Air Force.

Flags fly again after historic mast restored
The 14-metre historic timber flag mast at RAAF Base Point Cook has been rebuilt by a heritage specialist in the lead-up to Air Force’s centenary next...

Welfare dogs support Air Force centenary celebration
Workplace welfare dogs are spreading the word about the Air Force’s centenary year while continuing to support Air Force members.

A 'wonderful career' of inspiration
Indigenous Elder of the Air Force Warrant Officer Uncle Harry Allie is proud to be passing on his experience.

A lifelong dedication to history's heroes
Wing Commander Greg Williams says it's a privilege to be working in the Directorate of Historic Unrecovered War Casualties.

Taking stock of a truly international career
Group Captain Wendy Horder started in air traffic control towers and was soon travelling the world.