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Royal Australian Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer, Sergeant Ron Schultz, talks to participants of the C-130 and Fighter Aircraft Logistics and Safety Symposium during a cultural immersion activity at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
30 May 2025
Air Force
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Hercules and fighter operations on agenda in NSW

Air Force hosts ninth annual Logistics and Safety Symposium, with experts from the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Cliff Lyons, managing director of Bennelong Energy Services, introduces electrical vehicle chargers at Joint Logistic Unit East - Moorebank.
30 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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EV rollout supercharges Indigenous procurement

Installation of charging stations at bases helps Defence advance First Nations engagement and emissions reduction.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
Air Force trainees at their TAFE - Ipswich Campus, Aircraftman Luke Stewart, Aircraftman Aaron Thomas, Aircraftwoman Leah Elton, Leading Aircraftman Isaac Lapworth, Aircraftman Connor Jennings-To and Aircraftman Natthaphong Tidtam.
29 May 2025
Air Force
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RAAF trial accelerates ground support training

Air Force trainees qualify faster, combining TAFE learning with hands-on experience at base workshops.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Members of the Australian Defence Force take part in the ADF Touch Association in-service competition at Robertson Barracks, Darwin.
29 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Army takes spoils at interservice touch comp

Triservice tournament sets up hopefuls for ADF selection at September national championships in Brisbane.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Participants in the Indigenous Youth Work Experience Program meet retired military working dog 'Ryder' at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW.
28 May 2025
Air Force
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Indigenous eyes on careers in Air Force

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students get a hands-on taste of RAAF life during a day of discovery and inspiration.

Community engagement | People & service
Senior Australian Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets take part in a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial during the ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit.
27 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Cadet excellence on show

Navy, Army and Air Force cadets shine at the ADF Triservice Leadership Summit.

Exercises & training
Flight Lieutenant Jordan Cowley reaches the top of Mount Stromlo for the first time in the 2024 Stromlo Running Festival Marathon.
27 May 2025
Air Force
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Air Force runner takes ultramarathon challenge

Flight Lieutenant Jordan Cowley is charging towards the Kosci100 race at the Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko event.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Corporal Anna Thompson, from 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, competes in canoe polo with Queensland’s women’s team and Australia’s senior women’s A team.
26 May 2025
Air Force
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Aviator paddles to glory at canoe polo championships

Avionics technician proves Air Force can dominate on water in fast-growing contact sport.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade's Battle Group Heeler exit a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Nackeroo Airfield as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 25.
26 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity

Air Force and Army combine with partner forces to test deployment of a battle group by C-17A Globemaster III.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Sergeant David Taylor proudly carries the national flag with the Australian team at the 2024 International Precision Rifle Federation (IPRF) Centerfire World Championship in Colorado, USA.
23 May 2025
Air Force
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Aviator locked and loaded for precision rifle title

Sergeant David Taylor prepares for the International Precision Rifle Federation World Championships in the UK.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Wing Commander Ian Warburton receives an eighth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal from Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell.
23 May 2025
Air Force
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Seal of approval sets a RAAF record

Wing Commander Ian Warburton receives an eighth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Indigenous Liaison Officer, Sergeant Ron Schultz, plays the Yidaki (didgeridoo) alongside students from Richmond High School during a National Reconciliation Week morning tea held at RAAF Base Richmond.
22 May 2025
Air Force
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Salute to culture for National Reconciliation Week

RAAF Base Richmond hosts local community members and high schools for a morning tea at the Base Yarning Circle.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement