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Lightning strikes for Air Force technician
Flight Sergeant Damian Gardiner's extraordinary technical ability and interpersonal skills were recognised as part of the Australia Day honours list.

Australian warheads introduced into service
No. 81 Wing recently accepted the first Australian manufactured BLU-111(AUS)B/B.

Broadening skills in Alaska
No. 3 Security Forces Squadron personnel trained while providing security on Exercise Red Flag Alaska.

RAAF and US F-35As together for first time
Exercise Red Flag Alaska provided Australia’s fighter jet aircrew essential training in a unique environment.

Gliding into an engineering career
Ever since Shannan Forrest was young, she knew she wanted to be an aeronautical engineer in the Air Force.

Exercise in cooperation for air and sea power
Air and maritime assets came together for warfighting training as part of Exercise Tasman Shield 21.

Lightning cooperation spans ocean
Air Force participated in Exercises Lightning Spear and Lightning Ferry in the United States.

There's no place like home base
No. 3 Squadron has put its personnel and systems to the test by conducting a simulated deployment at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Wing commander passes the torch
Wing Commander Darren Clare completed his last mission in an F-35A Lightning II as Commanding Officer of No.3 Squadron.

Technology helps mark special milestone
A video call has added to the 100th birthday celebrations for a World War II veteran.

Peek under the hood a technical triumph
A purpose-built trailer has been used to remove the engine from an F-35A Lightning II.

Help and hardware from across the Tasman
The deployment of Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters to Australia is an example of skill and cooperation in a time of crisis.