Aug 5, 2019 | Latest News
Federal Member for Gippsland and Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester says Australians need to learn more about the positive nature of defence service. Speaking at a commemorative event in Bairnsdale this morning, Mr Chester said there was a lack of...
Jan 22, 2019 | East Sale RAAF Base, Latest News
The first intake of Australian Defence Force trainee pilots began classes today at RAAF Base East Sale as the finishing touches are made to the $392 million dollar redevelopment at the base. The start of lessons for the first 10 students follows a long local campaign...
Jan 22, 2019 | East Sale RAAF Base, Latest News
The latest General Service Training Camp at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base East Sale has kicked off, welcoming 58 cadets and eight support staff for the week-long training camp. Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester, who is also the Federal Member for...
Dec 18, 2018 | East Sale RAAF Base, Latest News
The first intake of students for the new Basic Flying Training School at RAAF Base East Sale will arrive in the region in just weeks. The school’s opening will follow a long-standing campaign over many years by the local community, The Nationals Member for Gippsland...
Oct 24, 2018 | East Sale RAAF Base, Latest News
RAAF Base East Sale will be one of three RAAF bases around Australia to be part of a new program using dogs to improve the wellbeing of Defence Force members and their families. Minister for Defence Personnel and The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester today...
