Chief of Air Force Writing Award Winners



Congratulations to Sergeant Amy Hestermann-Crane and Wing Commander Amanda Gosling Clarke on being the recipients of the Corporal Margaret Clarke Award and The Wrigley Prize.





Corporal Margaret Clarke Award - Sergeant Amy Hestermann-Crane



"Escape Your Echo Chamber"



"This conditioning isn’t taking into consideration how much data your social media already has from previous interactions, your shared web-based usage, and broader social networks. You’re already in at least an epistemic bubble – and depending on your mindset, you may be more entrenched than you think! I know on some of my platforms, I’m so deep into pictures of cottages, tea and biscuits, and beautiful books that I forgot there were other functions for the platform!"

SGT Amy-Hestermann Crane and Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton pictured as an award is presented
Warrant Officer of the Air Force Ralph Clifton presents the Corporal Margaret Clarke Award to Sergeant Amy Hestermann-Crane

 

The Wrigley Prize - Wing Commander Amanda Gosling Clarke



"Military Challenges From Climate Change"



"As climate change interacts with Australia’s physical and geopolitical environment, it presents the Australian Defence Force (ADF) a spectrum of new challenges. This paper explores those challenges that are specific to militaries. By defining and understanding these new challenges, the ADF is better positioned to determine the actions needed to protect its ability to generate and apply military power. "

Wing Commander Amanda Gosling Clarke and Chief of Air Force Robert Chipman pictured as an award is presented.
Chief of Air Force Robert Chipman presents The Wrigley Prize to Wing Commander Amanda Gosling Clarke

 

The Air and Space Power Centre team look forward to these pieces being read, discussed, and shared. Submissions are open for the next iteration, find more information here.