WOFF-AF

Warrant Officer of the Royal Australian Air Force

[WOFF-AF @WOFFAF]

I recently visited the USA for RAAF Week. This annual engagement strengthens RAAF and USAF relationships and enhances our #ausairforce capability.
Alongside @CAF_Australia, I then attended the 2026 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium, which maintains partnerships with our global allies.

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To our aviators, & the air domain team – thank you for an incredible 2025. Your service & dedication has been at the forefront of all we have achieved. We wish you, and your loved ones a safe break and send our greatest thanks to those on duty or deployed during this time.

[Air Marshal Stephen Chappell @CAF_Australia]

In 2025 we continued to focus on our mission to generate and deliver highly effective air power. Our people knew their purpose. You were trained, flexible, and ready when called.   

Every member of the air domain team should be immensely proud of their contributions. 

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Celebrating a fantastic year with WO-N, RSM-A and SEAC

#yourADF #makeyoutimpact

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Over the last week, I visited the Defence and Veterans Workshop at Derwent Barracks, where I had the opportunity to talk with Navy Veteran Mr Mick Casey.

The Defence and Veterans Workshop is an open space for all members to create, bond and use the tools available.

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This week I meet with our Aviators at 29SQN, Anglesea Barracks, Hobart as they focus on delivering their driver training capability and assuring the success of Op Southern Discovery.
Not only did I get to talk directly with our Aviators but I was also put through a PT session.

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I had the pleasure of spending time with Chief Master Sergeant of the Finnish Air force, Chief Master Sergeant Jani Lind whilst visiting the Finnish Air Force.

The sharing of ideas, methodology’s and organisational culture were key focus areas of our meeting.

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Recently I have had the opportunity to spend time with our Aviators and their families, APS members and contractors based at the Woomera Range Complex, South Australia.
Thank you to all the aviators from Air Force Test Range Squadron for taking the time to meet during my visit.

[Air Marshal Stephen Chappell @CAF_Australia]

Over the last two days, @WOFFAF and I had the opportunity to meet some of the Air Domain Team at RAAF Base Amberley who contribute to RAAF’s mission of generating and delivering highly effective air power as part of an integrated and focused force. #AusAirForce #YourADF #AusArmy

[Air Marshal Stephen Chappell @CAF_Australia]

Last week, at RAAF Base Point Cook, 32 SQN held a commemorative service to honour the crew of A16-201, who died in service to our country over Papua New Guinea 83 years ago today. It was a privilege to give the commemorative address and meet the families of all four members.

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2000 sorties. 5500 flight hours. One team 💪 From our enablers to aircrew, everyone brought their best to #TalismanSabre25. It takes the entire air domain team to generate and deliver air power. Proud of the professionalism, the pride, & the teamwork on display by our aviators.

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Congratulations to the 64 graduates of 1RTU course 10/25.
It was a pleasure of chatting with proud family members of the graduates.
Welcome to the RAAF family.

[Air Marshal Stephen Chappell @CAF_Australia]

On our way to the UK for the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference, @WOFFAF & I stopped in Singapore and had the pleasure of meeting with Singapore Minister for Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing, Chief of Air Force @TheRSAF MAJGEN Kelvin Fan & Military Expert 6 (ME6) Ng See Lye.

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[Royal Australian Air Force @AusAirForce]

A big congratulations to our 22 #AusAirForce aviators who received King's Birthday Honours and Awards today! 👏👏

Read the full list of #YourADF awardees here: https://t.co/iGfrIjZ19b

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This is also a day where we must acknowledge and celebrate our family and loved ones as without them we would not be the force we are today or yesterday.

For those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice, you will never be forgotten. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

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Anzac Day affords us the privilege to pause and remember those that have gone before. We acknowledge those service personnel from Australia and New Zealand that have served their country in the profession of arms past and present.

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Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the United States Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) David Flosi and his team.

This visit afforded us the opportunity to engage with US airmen and Australian aviators as we strive for an interoperable and integrated force.

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To all our aviators, your families and the entire air domain team thank you for your service and dedication throughout the year.

[Air Marshal Stephen Chappell @CAF_Australia]

As we wrap up 2024, @WOFFAF and I have taken a moment to reflect on the achievements we’ve shared, the challenges we’ve faced and the incredible resilience of our aviators, APS colleagues, and their families.

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Your command teams are committed to improving the experience of service life for all aviators and their families, as we acknowledge the critical capability you continue to bring to the Royal Australian Air Force every day.

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As we welcome the Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, we encourage our aviators to check on one another and their loved ones.

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This week I was privileged to spend time with our aviators posted to RAAF Base Townsville.

Thanks to the team for hosting me
and I look forward to reconnecting with you all again soon.

#AusAirForce #YourADF