Anzac Day 2010

ANZAC Day Melbourne
HMAS Cerberus provided ADF Personnel and resources in support of ANZAC Day Commemoration Services throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

OP Kruger - SECDET Anzac Day
Dawn arrives at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq as Australian Defence personnel, members of the Security Detachment at the Embassy, prepare to honour the fallen in a traditional ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

ANZAC Day ceremony in Khartoum
Operation Azure is the deployment of ADF personnel to the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Sudan known as the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS).

Troops in Timor celebrate ANZAC Day
ADF troops deployed to East Timor on operation ASTUTE have celebrated ANZAC Day with a number of sporting and social activities.

ANZAC Day 2010 - Adelaide City March
To commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the 1915 landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli, veterans, serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force participate in the Annual ANZAC Day march through the city of Adelaide.

Anzac Day Commemoration at the MCG

Chief of Army - Villers-Bretonneux
An Australian Defence Force contingent from Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) will provide ceremonial guards for services commemorating the 91th anniversary of the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux.

Anzac Day - Villers-Bretonneux
An Australian Defence Force contingent from Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) will provide ceremonial guards for services commemorating the 91th anniversary of the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux.

ANZAC Day Ceremony at the Lone Pine Cemetery
Australia’s Gallipoli dead were commemorated on Anzac Day by guardsmen who took post on the ground where their predecessors fought and died.

ANZAC Day march in Albany
HMAS Waller, Collins Class Submarine, made a port visit to Albany, Western Australia, for the Anzac Day Services which included the Dawn Service, Anzac Day Parade, the ANZAC Peace Park Dedication and the Kapyong Memorial Service.

ANZAC Day march in Townsville
Soldiers of the First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, during the 2010 ANZAC Day March in Townsville.

ANZAC Day in the MEAO
Australian Servicemen and women serving across the Middle East gathered to remember their fallen forefathers and comrades in solemn services this morning.

ANZAC Day march in Perth
The Royal Australian Navy, represented by personnel from HMAS Stirling, Western Australian Home Port Ships and Fleet Base West Resident Units took part in ceremonies commemorating ANZAC Day 2010.

ANZAC Day at the NRL in Sydney
Rugby league has been played on ANZAC Day since 1926. In 2002 the National Rugby League scheduled a match between traditional rivals St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters as on on-going fixture to commemorate the day.

ANZAC Day ceremonies in Egypt
Twenty-five ADF members working under Operation Mazurka are assisting the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Sinai, Egypt.

ANZAC Day Ceremonies in East Gippsland
On April 25th 2010, Defence members from RAAF Base East Sale participated in ANZAC Day Commemorations across the Gippsland area.

ANZAC Day march through Sydney
The Sydney CBD ANZAC Day March, led by His Excellency Mr James Spigelman, Lieutenant Governor of NSW with the March Commander, Steve Gilmore, Commander of the Australian Fleet join members of the public showing their appreciation for past and current serving members of the Royal Australian Navy, Army and Royal Australian Air Force, who served Australia.

ANZAC Day activities at Camp Holland
Following the Dawn Service at Camp Holland the men and women of MTF1 joined in games of Two-up and Crown & Anchor with Coalition partners.

Anzac Day Ceremony at the AFL, Collingwood vs Essendon
The modern-day tradition of the ANZAC Day Australian Football League match began in 1995 and has become one of the most popular home and away fixtures in the season.

Trooper Mark Donaldson leads the ANZAC Day march in Sydney
The Sydney CBD ANZAC Day March, led by His Excellency Mr James Spigelman, Lieutenant Governor of NSW with the March Commander, Steve Gilmore, Commander of the Australian Fleet join members of the public showing their appreciation for past and current serving members of the Royal Australian Navy, Army and Royal Australian Air Force, who served Australia.

Navy and Veterans march through Sydney
The Sydney CBD ANZAC Day March, led by His Excellency Mr James Spigelman, Lieutenant Governor of NSW with the March Commander, Steve Gilmore, Commander of the Australian Fleet join members of the public showing their appreciation for past and current serving members of the Royal Australian Navy, Army and Royal Australian Air Force, who served Australia.

ANZAC Day Dawn service in Villers-Bretonneux, France
An Australian Defence Force contingent from Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) will provide ceremonial guards for services commemorating the 91th anniversary of the Battle of Villers-Bretonneux.

Army marches through Brisbane for ANZAC Day
This year’s parade held special significance for 7th Brigade with more than 1000 of its soldiers serving overseas on operations from Afghanistan to East Timor and Iraq.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service - Darwin
The Darwin City dawn service commemorated the 95th Anniversary of the landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli in Turkey.

Air Force marches through Sydney for ANZAC Day
Past and present Air Force have joined together to march through Sydney for ANZAC Day 2010 commemorative services. Air Force is a key element of Australian Defence Force Operations both at home and abroad.

Dawn Service - Gallipoli
Soldiers, sailors and airmen from Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) took post during a Gallipoli dawn to commemorate the actions of their predecessors 95 years ago.

ANZAC Day March in Melbourne
Veterans, serving personnel and descendants of past servicemen and women marched in Melbourne's parade today, cheered on by thousands.

ANZAC Day March - Brisbane
On 25th April 2010, Defence members from RAAF Base Amberley participated in ANZAC Day commemorations in Brisbane and across the south-east Queensland region.

ANZAC Day March - Bomaderry, NSW
Australian Defence Force personnel from HMAS ALBATROSS and Parachute Training School commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the 1915 landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps on the shores of Gallipoli during the initial stages of the First World War.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Albany, Western Australia
A huge gathering of people Commemorated Anzac Day in Albany, with personnel attending the Dawn Service, held at Memorial Hill, in the town of Albany, Western Australia.

Special Operations Task Group - Dawn Service Afghanistan
The Special Operations Task Group is comprised of soldiers from the Perth based Special Air Services Regiment and Commandos from Sydney's 2nd Commando Regiment.

Dawn Service HMAS Parramatta in the MEAO
HMAS Parramatta continued patrols in the MEAO on ANZAC Day conducting Maritime Security Operations in support of OP SLIPPER.

ANZAC Day in Cairns
ANZAC Day ceremony in the City of Cairns 2010. Parade from Fogerty Park on th eesplanade past Cairns RSL to Munroe Martine Park.

Minister for Defence Visits the troops in Afghanistan for Anzac Day
The Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon John Faulkner arrives in Tarin Kowt.

Dawn Service - Tarin Kowt Afghanistan
The Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon John Faulkner, today commemorated Anzac Day at a dawn service with Australian troops in Tarin Kowt, Southern Afghanistan.

Anzac Day March - Sydney
The 2010 ANZAC day march comes 95 years to the day since Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli. Approximately 20,000 serving and Ex-service personnel took part in the Sydney March.

Anzac Day March - Nowra
Australian Defence Force personnel from HMAS ALBATROSS (CAPT. Stefan King, RAN) and Parachute Training School (LTCOL Simon Bonavita) commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the 1915 landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey, during the initial stages of the First World War (WW1).

Anzac Day March Canberra
2010 Anzac Day Parade Canberra

Anzac day activities - Ship's Company HMAS Cerberus
HMAS Cerberus provided ADF Personnel and resources in support of ANZAC Day Commemoration Services throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Dawn Service - Kings Park - Perth WA
A Dawn Service was conducted at the State War Memorial, Kings Park, Perth this Sunday the 25th April 2010. The pre-service activities commenced at 0430 and the service commenced at 0600.

Dawn Services - Gippsland VIC
On April 25th 2010, Defence members from RAAF Base East Sale participated in ANZAC Day Commemorations across the Gippsland region.

Walkerville SA - Dawn Service
Members of 87 Squadron participate in a dawn service at the Walkerville Memorial Gardens in Adelaide to commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli. ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

RAAF Base Edinburgh - Dawn Service
Australian Defence Force members of RAAF Base Edinburgh participate in a dawn service to commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli in Turkey.

Regional Security Partners Mark Anzac Day In Malaysia
An Anzac Day dawn service was conducted by the member countries of the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA) in Malaysia, where the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has joined the armed forces of Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom in a major military exercise focused on capacity building and interoperability.

Dawn Service and City Parade - Darwin
Personnel from Darwin’s Australian Defence Force (ADF) units and members of local cadet units, commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the 1915 landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey, during the initial stages of the First World War (WW1).

OP Astute - East Timor Dawn Service
Australian and New Zealand troops serving in operations in East Timor have commemorated ANZAC Day with a special dawn service.

Dawn Service - Shrine of Remembrance - Melbourne
Over forty thousand people gathered at the Shrine of Remembrance in the early Melbourne dawn to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the landings at ANZAC Cove.

Dawn Service - Greenwell Point NSW
Australian Defence Force personnel from HMAS ALBATROSS (CAPT. Stefan King, RAN) and Parachute Training School (LTCOL Simon Bonavita) commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the 1915 landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey, during the initial stages of the First World War (WW1).

Dawn Service Australian War Memorial Canberra
2010 Anzac Day Dawn Service held at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Dawn Service - Amberley QLD
On 25th April 2010, Air Force members will hold an ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the RAAF Base Amberley Memorial Garden. The service will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at the Airmen’s Club.

Dawn Service - Richmond NSW
Defence personnel have joined the Hawkesbury community for an ANZAC Day 2010 Dawn Service at Richmond Cenotaph. The service was one of several held around the Hawkesbury area on ANZAC Day, wherein serving members including those posted to RAAF Base Richmond commemorated the sacrifice made by personnel in the service of their country during war and peacetime.

Dawn Service - Bomaderry NSW
Australian Defence Force personnel from HMAS ALBATROSS (CAPT. Stefan King, RAN) and Parachute Training School (LTCOL Simon Bonavita) commemorate the 95th Anniversary of the 1915 landings of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) on the shores of Gallipoli, Turkey, during the initial stages of the First World War (WW1).

Dawn Service - Sydney
Members of the public, together with past and current serving members of the Royal Australian Navy, Army and Royal Australian Air Force, gather at Sydney cenotaph, in Martin Place at dawn to remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.

ANZAC Day memorial service -  Bridges Grave RMC Duntroon

AFL - Inaugural HMAS Sydney II Cup
In a joint initiative supported by the AFL, the Finding Sydney Foundation and the Royal Australian Navy, the Swans and the Eagles will play annually for the HMAS Sydney II Cup, which honours the sacrifice made by those sailors.

Turkish International Service - Gallipoli
Soldiers, sailors and airmen of Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) took post as the catafalque party at the Commonwealth Memorial Service at Cape Helles.

Troops Prepare for Anzac Day at Gallipoli
Soldiers, sailors and airmen from Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) joined their trans Tasman cousins in preparations for the Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli.

Sabi spends ANZAC Day in Afghanistan
The Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, yesterday paid a surprise visit to Australian Troops deployed to Tarin Kowt and Kandahar Airfield in Southern Afghanistan.

War graves of Richmond commemorated by Air Force personnel
On 23 April 2010, personnel from RAAF Base Richmond paid their respects to deceased service members at a number of war graves around Richmond.

Navy Prepares for Anzac Day AFL Match in Sydney
A pre-match media launch of the HMAS Sydney II Trophy was held onboard HMAS Sydney (IV).

Footy Fever Ramps up for Anzac day Celebrations in the MEAO
As part of the lead up to ANZAC Day this year, the Australian Defence Force, the Australian Football League (AFL) and Telstra have teamed up to support Australian service personnel deployed overseas.

Troops in Afghanistan prepare for the Anzac Day AFL Footy Match
Anzac Day in Afghanistan is an important day for all ADF troops but this year it holds a surprise for AFL fans.

Anzac Day Preparations in East Timor
Australian and New Zealand defence force personnel serving in the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor were provided with a series of autographed Australian Football League jerseys from the Richmond and Fremantle Clubs in the leadup to the annual ANZAC Day match that takes place in Western Australia.