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IGADF Inquiry into Alleged War Crimes Committed in Afghanistan
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 Afghanistan is having a serious detrimental impact on veterans who served in Afghanistan and their families.
RSL Australia and the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations, the latter of which the Air Force Association is a founding member, issued media statements stressing that natural justice must prevail. The RSL and ADSO statements are included below and are fully supported by the Air Force Association.
Carl Schiller OAM, CSM,
President, Air Force Association
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RAAF 100 SQN re-established
NEWS HEADLINES The Air Force Association has congratulated Air Force on its decision to reform No.100 Squadron, which operated between 1942-1946 in the defence of Australia against the Japanese during WWII. AFA President Carl Schiller said, “Throughout its...
From the President – February 2021
NEWS HEADLINES Despite the downsides of 2020, the year provided several positives that I will cover in this report. We can be easily drawn into the gloom with much of the news and social media focusing on the negatives. I’m not against social media. However, if...
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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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...