19 June 2009 Australia's contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to working together with the international community to help prevent acts of terrorism around the world. In support of Australia’s commitment to Operation SLIPPER, the Minister for Defence, the Honourable Joel Fitzgibbon, and his guest, Mr Keith Payne VC, visited Australian forces around the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). During the visit, the Minister for Defence received briefs from different capabilities across the MEAO. Their visit coincided with ANZAC Day 2009. |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0037 The Honourable John Cobb MP, meets with soldiers from the Afghan National Army as they are mentored by Australian Engineers. The Afghans are being trained to detect Improvised Explosie Devices and weapons caches. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0104 Senator David Bushby, watches on, as Afghan students and instructors work during a basic construction course at the Asutralian run Trade Training School in Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0140 The Honourable John Cobb, MP discusses Trade Training School student progress with Captain Tom Whale, an Engineer Officer with the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force in southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0185 "Let her rip!" The Honourable John Cobb MP, launches an Australian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle during his visit to the Australian base in Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan Province. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0216 The Honourable John Cobb and Senator David Bushby are introduced to the weapon systems available to Australian In fantryman serving in southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0273 The Honourable John Cobb MP and Senator David Bushby expereince the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force's Cavalry vehicle, the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle, during their tour of Tarin Kowt in southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0457 Senator David Bushby and the Honourable John Cobb MP enjoyed their opportunity to meet one of the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force's Infantry Platoons during their visit to the Aussie soldiers in Tarin Kowt. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090427ara8502859_0463 Senator David Bushby and the Honourable John Cobb MP enjoyed their opportunity to meet one of the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force's Infantry Platoons during their visit to the Aussie soldiers in Tarin Kowt. (Date taken: 27 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20090428ara8502859_0097 The Medical Officer from the 1st Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force, Major Doug Colwell shows Senator David Bushby and the Honourable John Cobb MP the world class medical facilities at Camp Holland in southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 28 April 2009) Low-res | High-res |
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