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No. 26 Squadron

Military working dog handlers and retired military working dog Genie during a military working dog charity event at RAAF Base Williamtown. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Laura Flower.
ADF ADF People K9 Training 

Fur-tastic support for a worthy cause

11/11/202511/11/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 544 Views 0 Comments Military Working Dogs, No. 26 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown, Working Paws Australia

The Military Working Dog Section of Air Force’s 26 Squadron has held a fundraising event for Working Paws Australia, raising

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Flight Sergeant Stephen Olding with his presentation gift to mark his retirement from the RAAF. Story by Wing Commander Susan Yates.
ADF People History 

Love of aircraft leads to 51-year career

28/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2120 Views 0 Comments No. 26 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

After 51 years of service with the Australian Defence Force, Flight Sergeant Stephen Olding hung up his hat, having served

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The Gibbins family, including, Tommy, 8, Johnny, 5, Betty, 3, and dad Stephen enjoy the activities on display at the Defence member and family support Child of the Medallion event at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Sergeant Craig Barrett.
ADF People 

Military children recognised for their sacrifice

27/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 4347 Views 1 Comment Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS), No. 26 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

A group of excited children received the latest medallion recognising their resilience and challenges they experience through having parents in

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RAAF aviation refueller, Leading Aircraftman Stephen Gannon (L) instructs US Marine Corps refuellers on the operation of Australian refuelling trucks at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW. Story by Flight Lieutenant Claire Campbell. Photo by Corporal Craig Barrett.
News Royal Australian Air Force 

Refuelling international partnerships

07/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1812 Views 0 Comments No. 13 Squadron, No. 17 Squadron, No. 26 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown, USMC

Driver training officers from 96 Wing have welcomed United States Marine Corps (USMC) refuellers to RAAF Base Williamtown with essential

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