Illegal fishing has been the focus of a recent combined Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Indonesian armed forces operation, concluding in Kupang, West Timor. The fourth annual Australian and Indonesian coordinated maritime security patrol (AUSINDO CORPAT) was undertaken in waters between the two countries. The operation included aircraft, ships and headquarters staff from both countries … Dowiedz się więcej
An increase in the redeployment of UK military kit from Afghanistan as combat operations draw down there has placed an increasing demand on the UK’s largest military cargo aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster. The RAF’s eight-strong fleet of the massive aircraft – operated by 99 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire – routinely carry outsize … Dowiedz się więcej
When talking about „all options on the table”, it’s understood that these include military options. The IAF, the long arm of the IDF, is responsible for exercising the option if need be. To this end, soldiers in the squadrons of the force practice and reinforce the spectrum of skills, even in long-range flight. In this … Dowiedz się więcej
Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, relieved Maj. Gen. Michael Carey from command of 20th Air Force today due to a loss of trust and confidence in his leadership and judgment. Kowalski made his decision based on information from an Inspector General investigation into Carey’s behavior during a temporary duty … Dowiedz się więcej
Air Force officials just released the following furlough-related questions and answers to inform military and civilians about pay impacts as a result of the government shutdown. Late in the recent pay cycle, the Air Force received updated guidance on how to record time and attendance for those employees who continued to work after the government … Dowiedz się więcej
The Chief of Defence Force has initiated an ADF Mental Health Day to coincide with the World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2013. The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown, AO said „the aim of the activity is to promote and support mental health fitness within the ADF through activities that promote … Dowiedz się więcej