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A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway II Laser Guided Bomb on Townshend Island, during TS2. Story by Captain Dan Mazurek. Photo by Leading Aircraftwomman Jacqueline Forrester.

Allies work together to deliver barrage

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“Okay, if you’re a JTAC please raise your hand.” CAPTION: A F-35B Lightning II drops a GBU-12 – 500LB Paveway

Former commanders and No. 32 Squadron members celebrated the 32nd birthday of the squadron's re-formation at RAAF Base East Sale. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Petty Officer Rick Prideaux.

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Veterans celebrate 32 Squadron’s birthday

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No. 32 Squadron celebrated the 32nd birthday of its re-formation on July 1 by honouring its last remaining World War

Humanitarian aid equipment is loaded into a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft bound for Fiji. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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COVID response continues in Fiji

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The ADF has provided airlift capability to transfer critical personnel, stores and equipment to Fiji in support of the Australian

Australian Army pilot Captain David Fileman, of No. 4 Squadron, with a PC-21 aircraft during TS21 at RAAF Base Townsville. Story by Flight Lieutenant Chloe Stevenson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Army pilot speaks Air Force lingo

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Captain David Fileman is an Army helicopter pilot working in an Air Force squadron and deployed on the multi-national Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21).

Air Force members of Distributed Ground Station – Australia at work in the lead-up to last year’s virtual Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag. Artificial intelligence is set to help intelligence analysts. Story by David Kilmartin. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Ai technology helping sort intelligence data

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Intelligence analysts at Air Force’s No. 83 Squadron are now using artificial intelligence (Ai) to help sort through large volumes

Rockets are launched from US Army and US Marine Corps High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems during a firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Weapons unleashed in powerful demonstration

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A pair of shells flew over the water and slammed into Townshend Island within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the afternoon

Aircraft fitter Aircraftman Blake Schober, from No.11 Squadron, left, and Airbus maintenance team member Daiman Gordon inspect the fuselage of a P-8A Poseidon at RAAF Base Edinburgh. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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Industry link keeps Poseidon flying

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Strong Defence industry partnerships have been a critical element to the success and sustainment of the Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon

The Air Force team helping keep international freight moving Air Vice Marshal Margaret Staib, left, Squadron Leader Chris Ford, Warrant Officer Jodi Peck, Squadron Leader Andrew Lightfoot and Group Captain Louise Burstow. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Sergeant Kirk Peacock.

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Keeping international freight moving

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Working quietly behind the scenes, a small, dedicated team of Air Force logistics experts is ensuring vital freight continues to

A United States Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group MC-130J Commando II passes over RAAF Base Richmond during Exercise Teak Action. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal David Said.

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Teak strengthens aerial ties

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Exercise Teak Action has strengthened the ties between Air Force’s No. 37 Squadron and its United States Air Force (USAF)

Australian and the United States members at the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021 opening ceremony, held at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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Talisman Sabre kicks off in Queensland

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Australia’s largest bilateral exercise with the United States, Exercise Talisman Sabre (TS21), has officially commenced, with the opening ceremony held

Youngest Aviator Aircraftwoman Jasmine Turner, from RAAF Security and Fire School, and Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Amberley Group Captain Iain Carty at the reception in Queensland. Story by Squadron Leader Tina Turner. Photo by Corporal Nicci Freeman.

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RAAF Base Amberley turns 81

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RAAF Base Amberley marked its 81st birthday and Air Force’s centenary with a civic reception on June 17 at the

F-35A Lightning II aircraft, A35-032, prepares for take off from RAAF Base Darwin, during Exercise Rogue Ambush 21-1. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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First home F-35A conversion course completed

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Four Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II pilots have graduated from the first F-35A operational conversion course to be

The No. 100 Squadron English Electric Canberra bomber TT heritage aircraft takes off on its maiden flight following restoration at the Temora Aviation Museum. Story by Flight Lieutenant Aaron CollierFlight Lieutenant Aaron Collier.

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Canberra bomber soars again

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A roar broke the silence as the No. 100 Squadron Temora historic flight Canberra bomber taxied to the threshold on

Privates Hayley Freeman and Osama Ahmed and Vanuatu Police Maritime Wing Constable Sione Motoutorua, install bracketing onto the roof of the Bwatnupni Police Post in Pentecost, Vanuatu. Story and photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Radio project team returns home

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After three busy months working with the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) to progress the delivery of the Vanuatu Government National

Australian Army soldiers, of 2nd Batallion, the Royal Australian Regiment, approach Langham Beach, Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2019. Story by Major Cameron Jamieson. Photo by Sergeant 1st Class Whitney C. Houston.

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Show of strength for Talisman Sabre

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The stage is set for the ADF and its United States (US) partners to undertake high-end joint land combat against a

Air surveillance operators from No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit Flight Sergeant Peter Merritt, left, Sergeant Emma Barker, Leading Aircraftwoman Amy Clements and Leading Aircraftman Corey Tuddenham at the Air Force’s space surveillance telescope in WA. Story by Flight Lieutenant Joseph Noble and Squadron Leader Barrie Bardoe.

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Keeping an eye on space traffic

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Air surveillance operators at No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit (1RSU) based at RAAF Base Edinburgh have completed training to operate

Army personnel from the 22nd Engineer Regiment and the 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment clear a fallen tree branch in Carrajung, Victoria. Story by Captain Martin Hadley. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

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ADF there to help after storms, COVID-19

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ADF personnel have been busy helping Victorian communities affected by last month’s storms and supporting the state government’s response to

E-7A Wedgetail aircraft A30-006, from No. 2 Squadron, takes off from RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Rogue Ambush. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela.

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More personnel qualify for Wedgetail

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No. 2 Squadron has more co-pilots and aircrew after a group graduated from the E-7A Wedgetail operational conversion course conducted

The Australian women’s rowing team visits No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Rowing Australia shares tips with 37 Squadron

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As the Tokyo Olympics approaches, members of the Australian women’s rowing team have shared their fitness practices and experiences with

Wing Commander Jonathan Lilley (left), Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) Grace Casey-Maughan (centre) and FLTLT Tjapukai Shaw join members from No. 37 Squadron in Gilgandra, as part of an Indigenous community engagement visit. Story by Pilot Officer Olivia Tiele. Photo by Corporal Casey Forster.

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Standing together for NAIDOC Week

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Throughout NAIDOC Week, the RAAF will participate in events across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal

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