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Honouring the RAAF on Vietnam Veterans' Day
On 18th August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in 1966.
We remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during the 10 years of our involvement in the Vietnam War.
On this day, we pause and honour the more than 4000 members of the RAAF who served in Vietnam between the years 1964 and 1971. And we also pause to reflect on the impact of service on our veterans’ families.
We hope you enjoy this video (below) honouring and remembering those who served with the RAAF during the Vietnam War..
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Defence & Veteran Suicide Prevention
NEWS HEADLINES AFA Letter to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs on Defence and Veteran suicide prevention In a letter to the Minister for Veterans Affairs, the Air Force Association has reaffirmed its support for the appointment of a National Commissioner for Defence...
WINGS Summer Edition Out Now!
NEWS HEADLINES The latest edition of Wings magazine - the official publication of the Air Force Association - is out now. Please click on the image below to access or subscribe for your hard copy here. MORE NEWS
Best wishes for 2020!
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IGADF Inquiry Into Alleged War Crimes
NEWS HEADLINES Official Air Force Association Response to IGADF Inquiry into Alleged War Crimes Committed By Australian Troops in Afghanistan The Air Force Association is concerned the media and other reporting of the alleged war crimes committed in...
Closing the Bracelets – Magpie 91 (Video)
NEWS HEADLINES Tuesday 3 November 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the loss of No 2 Squadron Canberra aircraft callsign “Magpie 91”. Tuesday 3 November 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the loss of No 2 Squadron Canberra aircraft callsign “Magpie 91”. A...
From the National President’s Desk – Oct 2020
NEWS HEADLINES From the National President's Desk - October 2020 Air Force Association Foundation In my September 2020 newsletter, I mentioned the National Board (AFA Ltd) was to discuss the establishment of a national charitable foundation. On September 29th, the...
The 50th Anniversary of the Loss of Magpie 91
NEWS HEADLINES Tuesday 3rd November marks the 50th Anniversary of the loss of Magpie 91. Group Captain Carl Schiller, OAM, CSM (Retd), National President of the Air Force Association shares the story of the eventual repatriation of Flying Officer Michael Herbert and...
Productivity Commission Report – Interim Response
NEWS HEADLINES The Interim Response to the Productivity Commission Report, A Better Way to Support Veterans, has been tabled in Parliament. The Interim Response to the Productivity Commission Report, A Better Way to Support Veterans, has been tabled in Parliament....
The Federal Budget – What It Means For Veterans
NEWS HEADLINES AFA National President, Carl Schiller, OAM, CSM, provides a summary of the Federal Budget as it relates to veterans. On 7th of October, I attended Ex-Service Organisation Round Table (ESORT) Meeting, hosted by the Secretary, DVA, on the Government’s...
Interim National Commissioner Appointed
NEWS HEADLINES The Attorney-General, Christian Porter has appointed Dr Bernadette Boss CSC as the interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention. This is the next step in the Federal Government’s efforts to combat suicide in veterans and...