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ANZAC Day 2006

26 April 2006
Anzac Day Operation Anode

Operation Anode is the name of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI).

RAMSI's assistance is known as Operation HELPEM FREN (Pidgin English for 'Helping Friend'). RAMSI's mission is to assist the Solomon Islands' Government in restoring law and order.

The military component of RAMSI comprises of personnel from five troop contributing nations. They are; Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.

The main task for the military component is to provide security for RAMSI's multinational Participating Police Force.

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Regimental Sergeant Major Mick Johnson with SGT Adrian Hodges and the Police Liaison Officer Paul Grace.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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An Australian soldier takes a well needed water break while working with the Federal Police in Honiara.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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A picture of concentration, a soldier from 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment works in support of Australian Federal Police in Honiara.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Australian Federal Police (AFP) man a security checkpoint with support from First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, D Company.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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First Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) D Company patrol the streets of Honiara.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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After a hot steamy day on patrol in Honiara the soldiers of 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment D Company, have some time to celebrate Anzac Day
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Australian and New Zealand soldiers take part in a "Dusk Service" on Anzac Day in Honiara. Operational commitments meant that a Dawn Service was not possible
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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A simple catafalque was constructedfor the "Dusk service" in Honiara for Anzac Day. The Catafalque party was comprised of both Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Anzac Day service in Honiara, attended by Australian Army, Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Army personnel.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Chaplain Steve Brooks gives a prayer for the fallen, at the Anzac Day service in Honiara.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Anzac Day service in Honiara, attended by Australian Army, Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Army personnel.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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Commanding Officer CTF 635, Lietenant Colonel Andrew Gallaway salutes during the Last Post as an Iriquois flies over.
(Date taken: 25 April 2006)
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