Home News and events Air Force news Air Force news Keywords 20 Dec 2024 Air Force News RAAF crew makes historic Christmas drop An Air Force C130-J has made its first airdrop over the Republic of Palau during Operation Christmas Drop. 20 Dec 2024 Air Force News Down to Earth asset for Air Force Australian astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been appointed a reservist Group Captain in the RAAF. 20 Dec 2024 Navy, Air Force News Graduates march towards their future Armed with world-class education and training, the newest ADF graduates are ready to serve their country. 20 Dec 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response RAAF aircraft have returned citizens to Australia and carried humanitarian assistance teams to Vanuatu in the wake of the Port Vila earthquake. 20 Dec 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Australia takes leading role in Middle East maritime security As part of a multinational task force, ADF is helping plan and manage missions in the Middle East region. 20 Dec 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Timorese soldiers buddy up with Australian counterparts Women from the Timor Leste Defence Force take part in a gender development program with the ADF. 20 Dec 2024 Air Force News Flying times ahead for graduates Student pilots receive their wings as they graduate from 2 Flying Training School. 20 Dec 2024 Air Force News Two generations, one mission A father and son are serving together in Malaysia while supporting Operation Gateway. 20 Dec 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Sharpening skills anywhere Army chefs get the chance to cook up a storm in RAAF kitchens. 19 Dec 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Another successful year for the ADF Cadets Patron of the ADF Cadets Sir Peter Cosgrove reflects on some of the cadet activities of 2024. 19 Dec 2024 Air Force News On watch above the seas Captaining a P-8A Poseidon has been a long-time dream realised for Flight Lieutenant James Lowing. 19 Dec 2024 Army, Air Force News First look behind the scenes Indigenous students get a behind-the-scenes look at life in the ADF as part of Exercise First Look.