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RAF Donates Tornado
Royal Air Force donates one of its retired Tornado aircrafts to Perth Museum.
Govt Response to Royal Commission
Government response to the Royal Commission Interim Report tabled.
Vale Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022
AVCAT Scholarship 2022
Applications are now open for the 2022 AVCAT Scholarships.
RAAF Vietnam Veterans Retreat
Veterans Retreat for RAAF Vietnam Veterans at Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo 29 – 30 October 2022.
Ad Astra Podcasts – Listen Now
NEW! Ad Astra Aviator Podcasts – an AFA and AFA NSW initiative.
DHAAT – Call for Members (P/Time)
Call for members for the Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal.
AFA Restructure
The Air Force Association’s national body will restructure to form a National Board of Directors and a Federation Council.
ADSO Sets Policy Objectives
Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) Policy Objectives 2022-25.
Federal Budget 2022-23
The 2022-23 Budget includes some welcome spending initiatives for veterans and their families.
Scholarships for Transition
AFA welcomes skills and education scholarships to ease transition from military life.
AFA Remembers Fallen at Last Post Ceremony
Air Force Association Remembers Our Fallen at Last Post Ceremony in Canberra.
Deanna Nott appointed to AFA Board
AFA appoints Defence communications specialist to National Board.
RAAF Veteran Awarded US Silver Star
RAAF Vietnam veteran Mac Cottrell has been awarded the prestigious Silver Star by the US.
‘Father of the RAAF’ Honoured in Bronze
A centenary celebration was held in South Australia to honour Sir Richard Williams KBE CB DSO.
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RAF Donates Tornado
NEWS HEADLINES The Royal Air Force has donated one of its retired Tornado aircrafts to Aviation Heritage Museum. Thank you to the Royal Air force for choosing to donate one of its retired Tornado GR4 aircraft to the Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia. The...
Govt Response to Royal Commission
NEWS HEADLINES The Government has tabled in Parliament its formal response to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report. The Interim Report made 13 key recommendations which fall within three key themes: improving...
Vale Queen Elizabeth II
NEWS HEADLINESThe Air Force Association joins the entire Commonwealth in sorrow for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. "For over 70 years, the Queen provided us with a sense of pride and unity, and demonstrated an unimpeachable dedication to service. For...
AVCAT Scholarship 2022
NEWS HEADLINES Applications for AVCAT scholarships- including Long Tan Bursaries - opened on 18 August and close on 31 October. The Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust supports the children & grandchildren of Australian veterans with the cost of...
RAAF Vietnam Veterans Retreat
NEWS HEADLINESHistory and Heritage Branch – Air Force will be hosting a Veterans Retreat for RAAF Vietnam Veterans at Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo 29 – 30 October 2022. 2022 marks 50 years since the RAAF commenced withdrawing from operations in Vietnam. In honour of...
Ad Astra Podcasts – Listen Now
NEWS HEADLINESAn initiative by AFA and AFA NSW to capture the recollections and experiences of both retired and serving Air Force personnel. Listen as a wide range of former and current Australian aviators share their stories of life in the Air Force with...
DHAAT – Call for Members (P/Time)
NEWS HEADLINES Please click on the link below for more information: MORE NEWS
AFA Restructure
NEWS HEADLINES The Air Force Association’s national body, AFA Ltd, will restructure to form a smaller skill-based National Board of Directors and a Federation Council, the latter comprising representatives from each of the State/Territory Divisions. The decision to...
ADSO Sets Policy Objectives
NEWS HEADLINES The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) has released a media statement outlining its policy objectives for 2022-25. Excerpt: "The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) welcomes the opportunity to announce its core Policy...
Federal Budget 2022-23
NEWS HEADLINES The 2022-23 Federal Budget includes some welcome spending initiatives for veterans and their families including: An increase in Veteran Home Care Fee Additional Funding for Claims Processing An enhanced Family Support Package One-off Cost of Living...