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23 Squadron

Air Force trainees, Aircraftman Luke Stewart, Aircraftman Aaron Thomas, Aircraftwoman Leah Elton, Leading Aircraftman Isaac Lapworth, Aircraftman Connor Jennings-To and Aircraftman Natthaphong Tidtam. Story by Flying Officer Shanea Zeegers. Photos by Sergeant Peter Bory.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF trial accelerates ground support training

30/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1343 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (ASEME), RAAF Amberley, TAFE

A regional training trial is helping Royal Australian Air Force trainees qualify faster by combining TAFE learning with hands-on experience

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Air Force chefs Corporal Raymund Wrobel, left, and Leading Aircraftwoman Rebecca Lowry wear the newly issued food handlers short and long-sleeve coats at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Aircraftman Nell Bradbury.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF chefs proudly step into new uniform

06/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2734 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Combat Support Group (CSG), RAAF Amberley

Uniforms are more than just clothes identifying who you work for – they are personal, and express pride in a

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RAAF and Queensland police conduct a tyre flip during a training session at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Greg Hinks. Photos by Corporal Kieren Whiteley.
Health and Wellbeing News Police Royal Australian Air Force 

Friendly but fierce battle with police

01/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2052 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Joint Military Police Unit (JMPU), No. 2 Security Forces Squadron

The battle lines were drawn at RAAF Base Amberley recently, with personnel from 2 Security Force, Joint Military Police Unit

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Leading Aircraftman Ronan Geoghgan (left) from No. 23 Squadron and a United States airman prepare to refuel a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) F-15J Eagle aircraft during Exercise Cope North. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.
Japan News Royal Australian Air Force USA Videos 

Cope North strengthened ties

25/02/202202/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3268 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Exercise Cope North, No

Enhancing Australian, Japanese and United States relationships was a key outcome of Exercise Cope North 2022, which concluded on February

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Australian News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre Videos 

Talisman Sabre – 23 Sqn copes with extra visitors

20/07/201720/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3580 Views 0 Comments 23 Squadron, Fire Section, Royal Australian Air Force

The Fire Section of 23 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, has been staying vigilant during Exercise Talisman Sabre in the

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