ANZAC Day 2007
25 April 2007 Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 (HQJTF633) is the Headquarters for the Middle East Area of Operations. It supports operations for both Operation CATALYST, the Australian Defence Force's (ADF's) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq, and Operation SLIPPER, the ADF's contribution to fighting global terrorism. Brigadier Michael Crane, Australian National Commander, commands all ADF units deployed in the Middle East Area of Operations. Like HQJTF633, some other units, personnel and assets are dual assigned, being responsible for supporting both Operation CATALYST and Operation SLIPPER. 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. Operation SLIPPER commenced following Prime Minister John Howard’s announcement on 1 October 2001 that the ADF would contribute coalition operations against terrorism. There are now around 400 ADF personnel deployed to Afghanistan as part of this operation. |
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| 20070425adf8228278_038 Warrant Officer Stuart Thomas reads the Lord's Prayer during the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8228278_040 Coalition personnel join members of the Australian Defence Force for the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8094997_051 The Catafalque party guard the shrine during the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8228278_051 Coalition personnel join members of the Australian Defence Force for the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8228278_053 Coalition personnel join members of the Australian Defence Force for the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8228278_054 A bugler from the US Army plays the Last Post as the Australian National Flag is lowered during the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070425adf8228278_087 Flight Lieutenant Adam Rosen (Royal Australian Air Force) pauses at the Shrine at the conclusion of the Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 ANZAC Day dawn service in Baghdad. (Date taken: 25 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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