AFA Remembers Fallen at Last Post Ceremony

AFA Remembers Fallen at Last Post Ceremony

AFA Remembers Fallen at Last Post Ceremony The life and service of Flying Officer Edward Rowell was commemorated when Air Force Association (AFA) National Vice President Peter McDermott attended the Last Post Ceremony on 30 January. Stories of bravery, service and...
Deanna Nott appointed to AFA Board

Deanna Nott appointed to AFA Board

Defence communications specialist joins National Board   Defence communications expert WGCDR Deanna Nott has been appointed to the board of Australia’s national Air Force Association.   WGCDR Deanna Nott is a Queensland-based public relations specialist and...
RAAF Veteran Awarded US Silver Star

RAAF Veteran Awarded US Silver Star

US awards Silver Star to RAAF veteran     RAAF Vietnam Veteran Mac Cottrell has been awarded the prestigious Silver Star by the United States. The United States of America has presented two Australians with Silver Stars, one of its most prestigious combat awards,...
‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze

‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze

‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze in Moonta, SA. To commemorate 100 years of Air Force, the Copper Coast Council in Moonta, South Australia, held a centenary celebration to honour the ‘father of Air Force’, Sir Richard Williams KBE CB DSO on 7 November, 2021. A...
DVA Legislation Amendment Passed

DVA Legislation Amendment Passed

Disability Payments Amendment Passed by Parliament. On 5 December the Veteran’s Affairs Legislation Amendment (Exempt Disability Payments from Income Testing and Other Measures) Bill 2021 was passed by both Houses of Parliament. For full details please go to Veterans’...