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At 11am on 11th November, we will again observe a minute’s silence to commemorate and honour the fallen.

Applications for the 2025 AVCAT Scholarships are now open until 31 October 2024.

The 2024 Annual Pilgrimage to Point Cook will be held in conjunction with Air Force on 11^th November.

The Battle for Australia Commemoration was held on 4th Sept at the Shrine of Remembrance.

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report Has Been Handed Down.

Seeking information - HQ Richmond “S” Detachment and Transport Flight operations 1975.

The Cape Otway WWII 13RS 'Doover' bunker has fallen prey to concrete cancer and neds serious rehabilitation.

The Victorian government is hosting employment works and mentoring programs for veterans.

The same Wing claims National Cadet & National Instructor of the Year Awards at the AFC National Awards.

Have you read the latest edition of our Contact newsletter? Our AUTUMN 2024 edition is out now.

Daughters of Air Force Nursing Officers presented with 2024 Bursaries and Encouragement Awards.

The Veterans Card entitles all past and present ADF members living in Victoria to a range of benefits.

LISTEN: Henry Young, WW2 Naval Seafire and Sea Fury Pilot, chats with interviewer, Gareth McCray OAM.

Listen: AC John Oddie (retd) AM, CSC - Operations in War, Border Protection, Peace Keeping, Humanitarian Relief.

In a Defence Connect article, Carl Schiller writes about the urgent need for veterans’ legislation reform.

Former AFA national Vice President Sharon Bown has received an AM in the King's Birthday honours.

Melbourne Legacy currently have an education grant opportunity for veterans and families of veterans.

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

More recommendations from Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s interim report implemented.

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.

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