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For his work during Operation Kudu, Squadron Leader Darrin Lindsay receives the Conspicuous Service Cross in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

Building a strong team with honesty and leadership

10/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 92 Views 0 Comments King's Birthday Honours, Operation Kudu, Ukraine

From a base in Germany, Squadron Leader Darrin Lindsay commanded a 100-strong team flying E-7A Wedgetail missions for Operation Kudu,

Airborne Electronics Analysts students, from left, Aircraftman (AC) Andres Anzola Sanmiguel, AC Jayden Fellas, AC Colin Curtis, Leading Aircraftman Dylan Livingstone, AC Andrey Ozborn and AC Clay Smith. Story by Flying Officer Rosetta Gigliotti. Photo by Sergeant John Hawxwell.

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Enhanced training sets aircrew up for success

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 562 Views 0 Comments Air Mission Training School (AMTS), B-350 King Air, No. 32 Squadron, RAAF East Sale

The Air Mission Training School (AMTS) at RAAF Base East Sale has marked a significant milestone in the training of

Royal Australian Air Force personnel from Australia's Federation Guard and 100 Squadron carry the caskets of Warrant Officer Russell Grigg and Warrant Officer Clement Wiggins in Port Moresby, PNG. Story by Squadron Leader Karyn Markwell. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Aiesha Katz-White.

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World War 2 aviators laid to rest after eight decades

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 505 Views 0 Comments Historical Unrecovered War Casualties – Air Force (HUWC-AF), No. 100 Squadron, PNG, WWII

The remains of two aviators from 100 Squadron Beaufort A9-186 were laid to rest in a moving committal service on

OzHarvest and ADFA trainee officers and staff members participate in the Can the Cube donation drive. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Turner. Photos by Officer Cadet Jamie Doran.

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ADFA trainee officers’ can-do charity drive

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 345 Views 0 Comments ADFA

The Australian Defence Force Academy’s support of OzHarvest this year produced the biggest collection of non-perishable food items in Canberra.

Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul, for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

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Defence’s net zero target takes a day at the zoo

06/06/202507/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 465 Views 0 Comments Net Zero Strategy

Old wharf equipment is keeping Taronga Zoo’s animals entertained, and tyres and uniforms are taking on new forms, thanks to

Aviators from 2 and 29 Squadrons form both an honour guard and bearer party for the late Flight Lieutenant Brian Winspear in Mornington, Tasmania. Story by Flying Officer Matthew Dawson. Photos by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

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RAAF honours WW2 veteran, community stalwart

04/06/202507/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 611 Views 0 Comments No. 2 Squadron, No. 29 Squadron

Flight Lieutenant (retd) Brian Winspear, who died aged 104, has been remembered for his distinguished wartime service, post-war contributions to

Then-Squadron Leader Ray 'Homer' Simpson, Executive Officer 3 Squadron, on Operation Okra, in front of his F/A-18A Classic Hornet featuring 'Dirty Harry smoking gun' nose art hand drawn by Corporal Patrick Kelly after Homer's strafe pass, the first by a 3 Squadron aircraft since WW2. Story by Flight Lieutenant Grace Casey-Maughan.

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Award inspires aviators to excel

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 386 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course

Air Warfighter Instructor students are being encouraged to follow in the footsteps of one of the RAAF’s most remarkable pilots.

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.

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RAAF trial accelerates ground support training

30/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 942 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

Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade's Battle Group Heeler exit a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III at Nackeroo Airfield as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 25. Story and photos by Corporal Michael Rogers.

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Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity

27/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 931 Views 0 Comments 1st Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, 6th Battalion RAR, 7th Brigade, Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan, Exercise Global Dexterity, M777 Howitzer, No. 36 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Sitting in the cabin of a C-17A Globemaster III above the Northern Territory, soldiers from 6th Battalion, the Royal Australian

Air Force's 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron personnel provide first aid to a simulated casualty during a joint Airbase Protection Training exercise at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Michael Thomas. Photos by Corporal Emma Schwenke.

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Aviators stronger together through medical training

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 737 Views 0 Comments Health Operational Conversion Unit (Health OCU), No. 1 Expeditionary Health Squadron, No. 295 Squadron, RAAF Amberley

Through day, night and pouring rain, 295 Squadron and Health Operational Conversion Unit (Health OCU) put aviators to the test

Wing Commander Robyne Green with Air Chief Marshal (retd) Sir Angus Houston, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin and Air Marshal (retd) Leo Davies. Story by Squadron Leader Amanda Scott. Photos by Flight Sergeant Rodney Welch.

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Federation Star crowns remarkable RAAF career

16/05/202531/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1328 Views 0 Comments Federation Star

Wing Commander Robyne Green has been awarded a Federation Star in recognition of her extraordinary 40 years of service to

Trainees from the Joint Medic course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, in Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Corporal Johnny Huang.

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School of Health embraces triservice challenge

16/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1161 Views 0 Comments ADF School of Health

Of the five training establishments under Army Logistic Training Centre, none have embraced the Joint environment more than the ADF

Inside an F-35 simulator. Image supplied by Lockheed Martin.

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Williamtown and Tindal F-35 sims connected

14/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1188 Views 0 Comments F-35A Lightning II

The Australian Department of Defence in partnership with Lockheed Martin have connected F-35 simulators at RAAF Bases Williamtown and Tindal

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Wilcox deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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The movers and shakers of the ADF

13/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 801 Views 0 Comments logistics, Middle East Region, Operation Accordion

They don’t wear capes or fly jets but Australia’s logistics planners drive every move in the Middle East, where nothing

Australian Defence Force members march with service personnel from other Commonwealth nations during the London parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Story by Captain Edward Pym. Photos from UK MOD © Crown copyright 2025.

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ADF commemorates VE Day in London

09/05/202510/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1654 Views 0 Comments VE Day, WWII

More than 1000 service personnel, including members of the Australian Defence Force marched through London to commemorate the 80th anniversary

Students of the Australian War College from the US Military celebrate International Day in Weston Creek, ACT. Story and photos by Major Taylor Lynch.

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Australian War College embraces overseas colleagues

08/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 790 Views 0 Comments

The Australian War College held its annual International Day in Weston Creek, celebrating the vast range of cultures from allies

10 Squadron marches in a Victory in Europe Day parade on May 9, 1945, in Plymouth, United Kingdom. Story by Rosalind Turner.

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80th anniversary of Victory in Europe

08/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 884 Views 0 Comments VE Day, WWII

On Tuesday May 8, 1945, British prime minister Winston Churchill made an announcement: The war was over and the Allies

Fighterworld general manager, Air Commodore (retd) Jack Fanderlinden, right, listens as Wing Commander (retd) Hugh Holt recalls flying Hercules aircraft with him in 37 Squadron during the Vietnam War. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Kurt Lewis.

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Fighter World recalls last RAAF boots on ground in Vietnam

08/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1065 Views 0 Comments Vietnam War

Only three RAAF aircraft were in Vietnam on Anzac Day 1975, just days before the Fall of Saigon. CAPTION: Fighterworld general

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Curtis Bachmann deployed as part of the Field Installation Team (FIT) for Operation Accordion conducts equipment familiarisation training at Al Minhad Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Building connections in the Middle East

07/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 813 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Accordion

With six trades from 13 units, a field installation team is wiring critical networks in the Middle East. CAPTION: Royal Australian

Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment visit he Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Monument during Exercise Coastwatchers 2025. Story by Major Diana Jennings. Photo by Lance Corporal Luke Donegan.

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Coastwatchers cast eye on security and history

07/05/202510/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1066 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, 4th Health Battalion, Exercise Coastwatchers, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Solomon Islands

Exercise Coastwatchers, the little-known but significant training exercise between Australia and the Solomon Islands, has successfully completed rotation 11. CAPTION: Australian

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