After fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan as a child, Kubora Ali made history at age 18 by enlisting in the Australian Army as the first Afghan-Australian woman to do so. 

In this interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4B Mornings, she reflected on her journey, her transition to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), being named Enlisted Aviator of the Year, and her core message about the resilience and contributions of refugees in Australia.

After fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan as a child, Kubora Ali made history at age 18 by enlisting in the Australian Army as the first Afghan-Australian woman to do so. 
In this interview with Gary Hardgrave on 4B Mornings, she reflected on her journey, her transition to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), being named Enlisted Aviator of the Year, and her core message about the resilience and contributions of refugees in Australia.

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From Taliban terror to defender of the nation: The Afghan refugee making Australian history

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The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over... 

Because if you don’t laugh - you cry.

The Wokey Pokey is our weekly opportunity to laugh at the world of woke that is slowly taking over...&nbsp;
Because if you don&rsquo;t laugh - you cry.

This week's edition of the Wokey Pokey!

RAAF Flying Officer Chris joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the intensive preparation and extreme precision required to fly a massive 128-ton C-17 Globe Master III low through Brisbane's CBD skyscrapers for the Riverfire event. 

Chris detailed the extensive simulator training, visual site inspections, hands-on stick controls, and constant altitude monitoring needed to coordinate safely with air traffic control while executing high-altitude survey runs and low-level city passes.

RAAF Flying Officer Chris joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the intensive preparation and extreme precision required to fly a massive 128-ton C-17 Globe Master III low through Brisbane's CBD skyscrapers for the Riverfire event. 
Chris detailed the extensive simulator training, visual site inspections, hands-on stick controls, and constant altitude monitoring needed to coordinate safely with air traffic control while executing high-altitude survey runs and low-level city passes.

From Taliban terror to defender of the nation: The Afghan refugee making Australian history

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