29 December 2009
Op Slipper Christmas celebrations at Camp Holland
Australian soldiers at Camp Holland in Afghanistan were far away from loved ones on Christmas Day but that didn't stop them from celebrating the festive season.
The base was decorated with Christmas trees, church services were offered and the 1st Battalion Band performed carols.
Telephones and the internet brought family and friends a little bit closer, bringing smiles to the faces of the diggers.
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Warrant Officer Class Two Shawn Goodbody (santa) delivers presents to the Explosive Detection Dogs and their handlers at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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(L-R) Sapper Jessie Fuente, Corporal Wayne Meech, Warrant Officer Class Two Shawn Goodbody (santa), Aussie (Explosive Detection Dog), his handler Sapper Brandon Keemink and Sapper Mark Winwood receive presents from the Muswellbrook Girl Guides Association at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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The band from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, perform Christmas tunes for soldiers serving at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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(L-R) Captain Daniel Waugh and Warrant Officer Class Two Martin Newlin play cards during Christmas Day activities at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Warrant Officer Class Two Shawn Goodbody proves to be a fantastic Santa.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Sergeant Peter Castle celebrates Christmas with kitchen hands (L-R) Nanae and Naqi at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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(L-R) Captain Daniel Waugh and Captain Bradley Willis play table tennis during Christmas activities at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Dutch Mr and Mrs Santa Claus celebrate Christmas at the Australian recreation area called Poppy's at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Joint Task Force 633 Commander, Major General Mark Kelly (L), dishes out food for soldiers on Christmas Day.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Sergeant Giles Blackman serves soldiers on Christmas Day.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Captain Ange Bubica enjoys a traditional Christmas Day lunch at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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Soldiers based at Camp Holland enjoy a traditional Christmas Day lunch.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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The band from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, perform for all of the forces serving at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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The band from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, perform for all of the forces serving at Camp Holland.
(Date taken: 25 December 2009)
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