News Archive

National Vice President presents Air Force Association Trophy at the Air Force Proficiency & Leadership Awards.

Commemorating the life and career of Air Marshall John ‘Jake’ William Newham AC (Retd), 1930 - 2022.

The Prime Minister launches a commemorative medallion to honour those who served in the Vietnam War.

The Government has announced that the AAT will be replaced with a new federal administrative review body.

AD ASTRA podcasts are an AFA and AFA NSW initiative, capturing recollections of our Air Force people. Listen now. 

The Royal Air Force has donated a Tornado GR4 to the AFA (WA Division) Aviation Heritage Museum.

Applications for the AFA Victoria 2023 Bursary & Encouragement Awards close on 20 January 2023. Apply Now!

Join us for our annual Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at Point Cook on Sunday 6 November 2022.

Government response to Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide Interim Report.

Applications for AVCAT scholarships - including Long Tan Bursaries – are now open.

The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).

History & Heritage Branch will host a RAAF Vietnam Veterans Retreat at Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo 29-30 Oct.

The Air Force Band is marking 100 years with a free concert on 12 August at the Melbourne Recital Centre.

The AFA’s national body will restructure to form a National Board of Directors and a Federation Council.

The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) has released its Policy Objectives for 2022-25.

The 2022-23 Federal Budget includes some welcome spending initiatives for veterans and their families.

AFA welcomes education and skills training scholarships for young Australians and veterans in regional areas.

The life and service of FLGOFF Edward Rowell was commemorated at the Last Post Ceremony on 30 January.

RAAF Vietnam veteran Mac Cottrell has been awarded the prestigious Silver Star by United States.

Veteran’s Affairs Disability Payments Legislation Amendment Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament on 5 Dec.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has advised that MyAccount will be closed on 10 December 2021.

A Commemoration Service for the late Jack Bell, who passed away on 26 November, will be held on 6 December.

ADF veterans have been recognised with Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.

AFA has provided its submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

This year's Remembrance Day service at the Shrine will be open to the public with capacity restrictions.