Honouring Outstanding Youth

Honouring Outstanding Youth

In August of 1966, during the historic Battle of Long Tan in Vietnam, 108 Australian men found themselves in a dire situation, outnumbered 10 to one by a formidable Viet Cong Battalion. They displayed extraordinary courage, resilience and teamwork to survive against...
A Sky-High Celebration in Newcastle

A Sky-High Celebration in Newcastle

The first Newcastle Air Show in over a decade, held 18 and 19 November, has been hailed a success. The Royal Australian Air Force showcased its prowess with an array of aircraft that captivated tens of thousands of spectators. The event featured classic planes like...
Gina Rinehart digs in for war vets

Gina Rinehart digs in for war vets

Article by Joe Spagnolo courtesy of the West Australian. Gina Rinehart has partnered with the Australian Air Force Association and RSLWA to provide much-needed accommodation for WA war veterans. Mrs Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has bought a property and paid for the...
Tickets for international 2024 Anzac Day services now available

Tickets for international 2024 Anzac Day services now available

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce that tickets are now available to attend the 2024 Anzac Day Dawn Services in France and Türkiye. Recognising the 109th anniversary of the start of the 1915 Gallipoli campaign in the First World War, services...
Air Commodore James Badgery Appointed to the AFA National Board

Air Commodore James Badgery Appointed to the AFA National Board

The Air Force Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Air Commodore James Badgery to its National Board. AIRCDRE Badgery, currently serving as the Chief of Staff at the Air Force Headquarters, boasts an illustrious career spanning almost three decades....