A mixed Mess Dinner was held at the Wirraway Club at RAAF Base Townsville recently to farewell the Commander AAFC, GPCAPT (AAFC) Given who will retire from this position in mid-October. GPCAPT (AAFC) Given was accompanied by his wife Lee Anne.
Also attending the function were Air Commodore Terry Delahunty – Director General Cadets – Air Force, Group Captain Tim Sloan – Deputy Director General Safety, Operations and Airworthiness, Wing Commander Mike Barnsley Director Cadet Operations – Air Force Wing Commander Paul Gallagher – Air Force Liaison Officer 1 Wing, Flight Lieutenant Amanda Castle – Deputy Air Force Liaison Officer 1 Wing and Wing Commander (AAFC) Danny Pieri Officer Commanding 1 Wing AAFC and approximately 40 1 Wing staff and partners and guests.

(L to R): WGCDR (AAFC) Danny Pieri presenting GPCAPT(AAFC) Ken Given with a memento in recognition of his service.