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Closing the Bracelets – Bringing Home the Crew of Magpie 91 (Video)
Tuesday 3 November 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the loss of No 2 Squadron Canberra aircraft callsign “Magpie 91”.
From the National President’s Desk – Oct 2020
Your monthly Association update from the AFA National President
The 50th Anniversary of the Loss of Magpie 91
Tuesday 3rd November marks the 50th Anniversary of the loss of Magpie 91.
Productivity Commission Report – Interim Response
The Interim Response to the Productivity Commission Report has been tabled in Parliament.
The Federal Budget – What It Means For Veterans
AFA National President summarises the Federal Budget as it relates to veterans.
Interim National Commissioner Appointed
Dr Bernadette Boss CSC appointed interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Air Force Association Trophy 2020 Award
HQ 86 Wing is the 2020 recipient of the Air Force Association Trophy.
Association Support for ADF Firefighters
Support for campaign to recognise ADF firefighters’ exposure to toxic substances during training.
AFA Submission to OWP Forum
AFA’s submission to the next DVA Operational Working Party meeting in November.
From the National President’s Desk…
Your latest update on happenings in and around AFA.
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Closing the Bracelets – Bringing Home the Crew of 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...
Air Force Association Trophy 2020 Award
NEWS HEADLINES HQ 86 Wing is the 2020 recipient of the Air Force Association trophy The 2020 Air Force Association Trophy has been awarded to HQ No 86 Wing for its proficiency and contribution to Air Force capability during 2019. The Air Force Association Trophy...
Association Support for ADF Firefighters
NEWS HEADLINES Over the last 18 months, the Air Force Association (AFA) has supported former ADF firefighters who have been campaigning for almost two decades to have their exposure to toxic waste materials during fire training recognised. The AFA has asked...
AFA Submission to OWP Forum
NEWS HEADLINES AFA has entered a submission on DRCA Determination (pre 1988 claims) for discussion at the next DVA Operational Working Party meeting. The Association’s representative, Graeme Bland, has prepared and will present the submission at the meeting, scheduled...
From the National President’s Desk…
NEWS HEADLINES Your latest update on happenings in and around AFA. By Carl Schiller, OAM, CSM, National President, Air Force Association When preparing to write an obituary for the late Air Marshal Selwyn ‘David’ Evans, I came across one of his beliefs: We are...