Middle East

COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation
About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases in the area.

Career change a winner
A conversation with his brother-in-law led Corporal Barney Lelo to quit his civilian career as a trade assistant and welder and enlist in the Army in...

Gender advice important in planning
Three gender advisers have been helping with the planning process in the Middle East region

Planning rings a Bell in Kuwait
A Future Operations planner based in Kuwait is helping shape Coalition efforts in the Middle East.

Team player making logistics 'happen'
Warrant Officer Class Two Nick Ewart keeps complex loads on the move.

New captain blazes trail in Middle East
Flight Lieutenant Hayley Moulds has become the first female pilot to captain a KC-30A aircraft.

Structural integrity from planning to delivery
Flight Lieutenant Sean Wrigley and his team have just completed a compound to house Protected Mobility Vehicles.

The uplifting connection of family and faith
Normally he's helping others, but Air Force Chaplain Squadron Leader David Enticott has been thrilled to receive his own special boost.

Maintenance milestone for flying workhorse
The 50th rotation of those tireless technicians who keep the C-130 Hercules in top shape has been achieved at Australia's main operating base.

A true fire in the belly for career satisfaction
Leading Aircraftman Daniel Payne has never looked back after throwing in tiling to pursue firefighting with Air Force.

Forging pathways with a full tank
Taking the reins of a new role, Flying Officer Robert Borrillo made Air Force history.

Taking care of arrivals and reunions
Corporal Margaret-Rose Nansen is among the first to greet new arrivals to Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region.