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Leading Aircraftman Paul Taylor supervises Aircraftwoman Milena Frolova from No. 3 Security Forces while marshalling an F-35A Lightning II from No. 3 Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, United States. Story and photo by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.

Broadening skills in Alaska

01/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 397 Views 0 Comments

While providing round-the-clock security during Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3, No. 3 Security Forces Squadron personnel also undertook training aimed

Commander Combat Support Group Air Commodore Veronica Tyler lays a wreath at the Hobart Cenotaph. Story by Flight Lieutenant Kate Davis. Photo by Sergeant Tanya Russell.

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Wartime valour remembered in Tasmania

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 233 Views 0 Comments WWII

The 81st anniversary of the Battle of Britain was commemorated in Hobart on September 11 at a remembrance service at

Air surveillance operators, from No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit, RAAF Base Edinburgh, make up the catafalque party for the Battle of Britain 2021 Commemoration held at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide. Story by Squadron Leader Bruce Chalmers. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Many remember ‘the few’

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 282 Views 0 Comments WWII

Eighty-one years since the “few” saved so many in the Battle of Britain, the famous World War II air battle

Facilitators at the School of Postgraduate Studies Sergeant Rob McInnes, left, and Flight Sergeant James Oates, present a course component on the “Big Blue Button” platform. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.

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Taking education to new heights

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 331 Views 0 Comments Project Wirraway

An innovative program is taking education at the Air Force School of Postgraduate Studies (SPS) in new and exciting directions.

Navy medic Seaman Alana Leonard, from HMAS Penguin, administers a COVID-19 vaccination at the Vaccination Outreach Clinic at the Nyngan Showgrounds, NSW, Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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ADF vaccination teams still making a difference

29/09/202102/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 203 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Indigenous

ADF Vaccination Outreach Teams have administered more than 46,000 COVID-19 vaccines in more than 30 regional and remote NSW communities since late

Australian Army soldier Corporal Zed Zapletal works alongside Timor-Leste Defence Force soldiers during a lesson on chainsaw maintenance and operation during Exercise Hari'i Hamutuk 2021 at Metinaro Military Base, Timor-Leste. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvhill.

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Building defence capability in Timor-Leste

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 221 Views 0 Comments Exercise Hari'i Hamutuk 2021, Timor-Leste

ADF personnel have been working with personnel from partner nations to help develop Timor-Leste’s defence capability in the largest annual

Medical officer Flight Lieutenant Melanie Smyth gives the fire commander from Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services and fellow Air Force members a situation report on the crash victims. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Corporal Jesse Kane.

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‘Crash’ tests emergency response

24/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 273 Views 0 Comments

This year’s Exercise Kangaroo Down tested the emergency response limits of RAAF Base Townsville to a simulated helicopter crash. CAPTION: Medical

Commander Joint Task Force 633 Air Commodore David Paddison celebrates the 10th anniversary of the ‘Bean around the MEAO’ café with owner Aileen Stoddart. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Glen McCarthy.

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Bean a place like home for many over 10 years

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 410 Views 0 Comments Operation Accordion

For all who have deployed to or passed through the Australian Defence Force’s main operating base in the Middle East,

Air Commodore Ross Bender lays a sprig of rosemary at one of the grave sites during a commemoration ceremony at Mallala War Cemetery. Story by Group Captain Greg Weller. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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WWII contributions of RAAF bases recognised

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 358 Views 0 Comments

Those who served during World War II at RAAF Base Mallala during World War II – and the community that

Headquarters Cyber and Electronic Warfare personnel Aircraftwoman Rebecca Hughes, Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Woodside and Leading Aircraftman Kuldeep Pegu collect fundraising money during Legacy Week at Defence Science and Technology Group, Edinburgh. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jennifer Woodside.

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Legacy fundraiser a success despite COVID

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 222 Views 0 Comments

Despite limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, RAAF Base Edinburgh was still able to raise much-needed funds for Legacy this

Officer Commanding No. 92 Wing, Group Captain John Grime, front centre, stands with staff and personnel from Surveillance and Response Systems Program Office, No. 92 Wing and Boeing in front of P-8A Poseidon A47-006. Story by Bettina Mears. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Significant Poseidon-fleet modifications complete

17/09/202121/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 563 Views 0 Comments P-8A Poseidon

A significant capability milestone has been achieved for the Royal Australian Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon platform. CAPTION: Officer Commanding No.

Air Force’s No. 23 Squadron Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting personnel apply fluorine-free foam to extinguish a large demonstration aviation fuel blaze. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Eddie.

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New era in aviation firefighting

14/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 545 Views 0 Comments

Firefighters from No. 23 Squadron based at RAAF Base Amberley have demonstrated their ability to extinguish a fire using fluorine-free foam

A Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler, from No. 6 Squadron, taxis along the runway at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska during the exercise. Story and photo by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.

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RAAF strengthens ties with US in Alaska

07/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 402 Views 0 Comments Exercise Red Flag 21-3

The Royal Australian Air Force has successfully completed Exercise Red Flag Alaska 21-3, a two-week bilateral training exercise with the

The C-17A Globemaster, from No. 36 Squadron, being prepared before leaving Perth Airport. Story by Sarah Collins.

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Mawson Station airdrop successful despite challenges

30/08/202103/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 927 Views 0 Comments

Taking off from Perth just before midnight on August 19, a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III successfully air-dropped more than 9

RAAF KC-30A aircraft refueling a No. 6 Squadron EA-18G Growler aircraft during the ferry from Australia to the United States for Exercise Distant Frontier ahead of Exercise Red Flag Alaska. Story by Flying Officer Bronwyn Marchant.

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Extending our reach across oceans

24/08/202125/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 735 Views 0 Comments

Air-to-air refuelling is essential to Air Force capabilities; extending the reach of combat aircraft across vast distances. CAPTION: RAAF KC-30A

A United States Marine Corps High Mobility Artillery Rocket System is offloaded from a Royal Australian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III as part of Exercise Loobye. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Captain Carla Armenti.

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Forces combine for HIMARS live-fire mission

20/08/202122/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1116 Views 0 Comments

The ADF and the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) recently conducted a rapid insertion long-range fire mission in the

Aircraftwoman Lauren Campbell, left, with Corporal Natalie Ekonomopoulos in a communications cabinet for cyber research and development systems at No. 462 Squadron. Story by Flight Lieutenant Georgina MacDonald. Photo by Corporal Brenton Kwaterski.

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Simulating advanced cyber threats

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 420 Views 0 Comments

No. 462 Squadron and Joint Project team 9131 (JP9131) are enabling the warfighter in the cyber domain through the support

The No. 262 PC-21 Australian Defence Force Pilots Course on parade for their graduation. Story by Peta Magorian. Photo by Chris Kershaw.

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Pilots graduate from course

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 228 Views 0 Comments

Students from the No. 262 PC-21 Australian Defence Force Pilots Course received their wings and graduated from No. 2 Flying

Private Amanda Jones and Victorian Department of Health Authorised Officer Peter Jarvis are part of the COVID-19 Household Engagement Program in support of the Victorian State Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Story by Captain Kirsten Cleland. Photo by Private Michael Currie.

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ADF supports Victoria

18/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 396 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

Victoria’s COVID-19 Household Engagement Program has continued its vital work over the past month, assisted by personnel from the ADF.

Leading Aircraftwoman Natasha Johnson, from No. 35 Squadron, mingled with locals at the Vanuatu Independence Day parade while deployed on Operation Solania. Story by Flight Lieutenant Emily Renshaw.

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Aviators celebrate with locals while deployed

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 391 Views 0 Comments

Aviators from Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron on July 30 joined the community in Port Vila for the Vanuatu Independence