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ANZAC Day 2006

25 April 2006
ANZAC Day dawn service, Operation Catalyst

Operation Catalyst is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq.

Operation Catalyst commenced on 16 July 2003 following on from Operation Falconer. Working with the Interim Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq and assist national recovery programs.

Operation Catalyst currently comprises approximately 1400 Australian Defence Force personnel.
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The "Last Post" is played during the Anzac Day 2006 ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Distinguished guests including Major General Everson OBE, British Army, (2nd from left), and the Commanding General Multi-National Force - Iraq, General George Casey Jr, US Army, (3rd from left), stand to attention during the Anzac Day 2006 ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The catafalque party presents arms during the Anzac Day 2006 ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The catafalque party rests on arms during the Anzac Day 2006 ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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The catafalque party rests on arms during the Anzac Day 2006 ceremony at Camp Victory, Baghdad.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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