To celebrate International Women's Day, 8th March 2026, people gathered at the Fighter World Museum in Williamtown, NSW to hear stories of women's experience in defence. After a Welcome to Country from Sgt Carla Sewell Whitlock, Indigenous Liaison from Williamtown, Wing Commander Linda Margaret New CSM as MC, gives us the story and history of women in the RAAF. The keynote speaker is Wing Commander Dr Mary Anne Whiting (Retired). First in the series, Mary Anne gives a remarkable recollection of her experience, from her beginnings to her last salute in 2023. In this series, we give thanks to Mary Anne and all women who have contributed to the defence force and service to the nation.