Image Galleries
| February 2008 |
| Army in action on HMAS Tobruk during Exercise Sea Lion Exercise Sea Lion is the lead-in exercise for the 2008 Fleet Concentration Period and is conducted to regenerate Fleet mariner and war-fighting skills. 10 images (Date uploaded: 29 February 2008) View gallery |
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| Performers take to the stage in Solomons A group of Australian entertainers brought music to Australian troops at Forward Operating Bases in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The entertainers were in the Solomon Islands as part of the latest Forces Advisory Council on Entertainment (FACE) Tour. 08 images (Date uploaded: 29 February 2008) View gallery |
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| Liaison team work with local communities Members of the Civil Military Liaison Team, as part of the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands, work closely with the local Solomon Island communities to assist the Solomon Island Police and the Participating Police Force in providing a stable and safe environment for the local population. 04 images (Date uploaded: 29 February 2008 ) View gallery |
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| Launch of Air Force "Accomplished" campaign Launch of the 2008 "Accomplished" campaign by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Shepherd. 04 images (Date uploaded: 28 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Fleet Concentration Period 2008 Core maritime skills are being honed by hundreds of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) personnel from twenty-two ships, as they take part in the annual Fleet Concentration Period (FCP-08), off the east coast of Australia. 13 images (Date uploaded: 28 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| The Hon. Mr Warren Snowdon MP visit to Tindal 02 images (Date uploaded: 28 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Aussie Diggers fight off Taliban extremist attacks on construction site For 35 days in mid-winter, Australian soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force and their Afghan National Army (ANA) allies were responsible for the construction of an ANA Forward Operating Base (FOB) and provision of security in Afghanistan’s strategic Chora Valley. 22 images (Date uploaded: 27 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian Defence Force at the Clipsal 500 The Australian Defence Force showed off some its finest capabilities during the Clipsal 500. 07 images (Date uploaded: 27 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Tobruk sails for Exercise Sea Lion Exercise Sea Lion is the lead-in exercise for the 2008 Fleet Concentration Period and is conducted to regenerate Fleet mariner and war-fighting skills. 09 images (Date uploaded: 27 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Weapons handback in Timor-Leste Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 06 images (Date uploaded: 27 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Performers on show in Solomons A group of Australian entertainers put on a show for the local Solomon Island population around Honiara. Entertainers included country music icon John Williamson, singer/songwriter Ami Williamson, country music artist Nicki Gillis, musician Jed Zaab and TV presenter Mike Goldman and MC Tanya Arlidge. 06 images (Date uploaded: 27 February 2008) View gallery |
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| Final Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Glenelg welcomed to the Fleet In a poignant ceremony, HMAS Glenelg, the 14th and final Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB), was welcomed into the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Fleet in a time-honoured ceremony, alongside Dock One at Port Adelaide. 07 images (Date uploaded: 26 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Forward Operating Base established in Chora Valley For 35 days in the Afghan winter the Australian soldiers of Reconstruction Task Force 3 and their Afghan National Army (ANA) allies were responsible for the construction of an ANA Forward Operating Base (FOB) and provision of security in Afghanistan’s strategic Chora Valley. 07 images (Date uploaded: 26 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Medical program visits Al Toum Australian medical staff and soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 joined forces with Iraqi and US soldiers and the Al Muthanna Provincial Reconstruction Team to run the Medical Civil Action Program (MedCAP) in the village of Al Toum. 06 images (Date uploaded: 26 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Newcastle personnel embark on charity work A team of walkers from HMAS Newcastle has departed on a 10-day charity walk. 03 images (Date uploaded: 26 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Kanimbla during Fleet Concentration Period Sea King helicopter 'Shark 05' from 817 Squadron, Nowra, has been conducting training onboard HMAS Kanimbla off the east coast of Australia. 11 images (Date uploaded: 25 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Minister thanks troops in Solomons The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, has joined the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Stephen Smith MP, the Parliamentary Secretary for International Assistance, the Hon Bob McMullen MP, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Duncan Kerr SC, MP on a visit to the Solomon Islands. 06 images (Date uploaded: 25 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Statement of Principles signed during Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations 2008 The Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) were held at Parliament House in Canberra, 23 February 2008. AUSMIN is the premier bilateral forum for consultations on foreign affairs, defence and strategic matters and embodies the reciprocal and cooperative spirit of the 60-year alliance between our countries. 06 images (Date uploaded: 23 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations 2008 The Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) were held at Parliament House in Canberra, 23 February 2008. AUSMIN is the premier bilateral forum for consultations on foreign affairs, defence and strategic matters and embodies the reciprocal and cooperative spirit of the 60-year alliance between our countries. 04 images (Date uploaded: 23 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| US Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Dr Robert Gates arrives in Australia for AUSMIN The United States Secretary of Defense, the Hon. Dr Robert Gates, has arrived in Australia as leader of the US delegation to the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN). 05 images (Date uploaded: 22 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrives in Canberra Admiral Mike Mullen, USN, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in the company of Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, has inspected Australia's Federation Guard at Blamey Square in Canberra ACT. 04 images (Date uploaded: 22 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Engineers inspect local works at Tarin Kowt It's snowing heavily but that won't stop the soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force doing their job. Project engineers are here to inspect progress of works undertaken by contractors and locally employed workers. 06 images (Date uploaded: 22 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| New Defence White Paper announced Minister for Defence, the Hon. Mr Joel Fitzgibbon MP was accompanied by future leaders of the Australian Defence Force at the Australian Defence Force Academy, as he announced the commissioning of a "plan for tomorrow’s leaders", the new Defence White Paper, the blueprint that will guide the ADF for the next 20 years. 07 images (Date uploaded: 22 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Defence families honoured at War Memorial Defence Families National Conveners joined Minister for Defence Science and Personnel The Hon. Warren Snowdon MP at the Defence Families of Australia commemorative plaque unveiling. 06 images (Date uploaded: 21 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Army brings Kangaroos back to life Members of the North Melbourne Football Club, who were in Darwin to compete in the NAB Cup, took the opportunity to visit Robertson Barracks for a warm-down session the day after their sweltering clash with the Western Bulldogs. 08 images (Date uploaded: 21 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Army Reservists return from Malaysia Sydney-based Army Reservists made up a large part of the 120-plus contingent that landed on Saturday, February 9 at RAAF Base Richmond in Sydney after a three-month tour of duty in Malaysia. 06 images (Date uploaded: 21 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Prime Minister visits HMAS Coonawarra Prime Minister Kevin Rudd visited HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin where he made an announcment regarding a 6.4-million dollar upgrade to the Naval fuel and oil installation station. 03 images (Date uploaded: 20 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| 66th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin The 66th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin, held at the Cenotaph on the Esplande, Darwin. 06 images (Date uploaded: 20 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Five-day patrol for Combat Team Waler Combat Team Waler's patrol in Al Muthanna incorporated key leadership engagements with the Govenor of Al Muthanna, Iraqi Police, Sheik Raysaan and officials in Al Salman and Al Busayyah from 28 Jan to 1 Feb 08. 12 images (Date uploaded: 20 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Iraqi soldiers graduate The first graduation of Iraqi 10th Division soldiers have qualified as training instructors during a graduation ceremony at Camp Mittica in southern Iraq. 07 images (Date uploaded: 20 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Litchfield Christain School at Fred's Pass Over 220 primary and young high school students from the Darwin rural area got a sneak-peek inside a squadron of 2nd Cavalry Regiment Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) at Fred's Pass in the Northern Territory. 06 images (Date uploaded: 19 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Equipment introduction for 1st Brigade Some of 1st Brigade's newest soldiers have been treated to an impressive display of the Army's equipment and capabilities utilised by local units on the Parade Ground at Robertson Barracks. 05 images (Date uploaded: 19 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Prime Minister visits Timor-Leste Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 03 images (Date uploaded: 15 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| AFL players taste life on a Patrol Boat AFL Western Bulldogs players Brad Johnson and Scott West boarded the Armidale Class Patrol Boat, HMAS PIRIE for a ship tour as part of their visit to the Top End. 08 images (Date uploaded: 15 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Vehicle check point in Timor Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 07 images (Date uploaded: 15 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Western Force Rugby Club takes a tour of HMAS Waller Player's from the Western Force Rugby Club are given a tour onboard Australian Collins Class Submarine, HMAS Waller, whilst it is alongside at HMAS Stirling. 10 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Air Force's third Globemaster arrives in Australia The Royal Australian Air Force’s third Boeing C-17A Globemaster III arrived at RAAF Amberley for the first time today. 14 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Student wins flight on F/A-18 Hornet Ms Nicole Stebbing, a 19 yo student from Yellingbo, Victoria, was chosen from over 8,000 entrants in a competition to win a flight in a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet. 05 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers meet with tribal leaders The Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Websdane, and key staff met with Sheik Shershab and leaders of the Al Badur tribe, the largest in Dhi Qar province, on 4 February 2008. 05 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Long-range patrol for Combat Team Waler Overwatch Battle Group's Combat Team Waler, operating ASLAV and Bushmaster vehicles, conducted a long-range patrol throughout Al Muthanna Province from 28 January to 1 February 2008. The patrol included key leadership engagements with the Governor of Al Muthanna and local Sheiks, mentoring of the Iraqi Police Service and Department of Border Protection personnel, and security patrolling. 11 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Ready Company Group arrive in Timor A C-130 Hercules carrying troops and their equipment has joined those on the ground in Dili, who are working hard in support of the democratically-elected government of Timor- Leste and the United Nations. 08 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Long-range patrol for Combat Team Waler Overwatch Battle Group's Combat Team Waler, operating ASLAV and Bushmaster vehicles, conducted a long-range patrol throughout Al Muthanna Province from 28 January to 1 February 2008. The patrol included key leadership engagements with the Governor of Al Muthanna and local Sheiks, mentoring of the Iraqi Police Service and Department of Border Protection personnel, and security patrolling. 12 images (Date uploaded: 13 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Rapid deployment to Timor-Leste The Australian Defence Force has deployed additional elements to Timor-Leste in response to a direction from the Australian Government to provide forces that will bolster the authority of the Timor-Leste Government and provide additional support to security forces in Timor. 12 images (Date uploaded: 12 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Timor-Leste President evacuated to Darwin International Stabilisation Force and Aspen medical team members evacuate Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos Horta to a waiting 171 Aviation Squadron Black Hawk helicopter at Dili's Heliport Base for transfer to Darwin by Careflight for surgery. 04 images (Date uploaded: 12 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Chinook helicopters arrive in Kandahar Two Australian Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters have arrived in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, as part of Australia’s contribution to support the Government of Afghanistan and NATO’s International Security Assistance Force. 09 images (Date uploaded: 11 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Joint project rebuilds district school Timor-Leste Battle Group-3 engineers are sharing their trade knowledge and skills on a joint project to rebuild a school in the Com district in west Timor-Leste that was burnt to the ground in 2006. 08 images (Date uploaded: 11 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Boeing 707 new paint scheme First entering RAAF hands in April 1979, B707 A20-624 ‘Richmond Town’ will be retired at RAAF Base Richmond on 30 June 2008, closing a 29-year long chapter in RAAF history. 10 images (Date uploaded: 11 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Gap Year recruits welcomed on board The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon, MP, today visited the first 15 Gap Year recruits attending the Navy’s Recruit School at HMAS CERBERUS, Victoria. 05 images (Date uploaded: 08 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Rite of passage for 11 Squadron Number 11 Squadron started the new year with a series of Passage Exercises (PASSEX) in conjunction with the Royal Australian Navy from 15 - 25 January 2008. 07 images (Date uploaded: 04 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| It's snow time for Aussies in Afghanistan Recently, elements of Reconstruction Task Force - 3 were assigned to Chora to secure TAOR (Tactical Area of Responsibility) Cherokee, a northern region in the Oruzgan province. 07 images (Date uploaded: 04 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Five years for AP-3C detachment On 28 January 2003, the first Operational P-3C mission in the Middle East Area Operations (MEAO) was flown by the Maritime Patrol Group. Five years and more than 12,000 flying hours later the Task Group is stronger and more capable than ever. 01 image (Date uploaded: 04 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Change of command in Timor-Leste Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country. 10 images (Date uploaded: 01 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Minister paves the way at Pacific 2008 congress The Navy’s future amphibious ships, greater maritime capabilities and the importance of personnel retention were just some of the subjects presented by the Minister for Defence at the Pacific 2008 Congress in Sydney where Defence leaders and industrialists have gathered to discuss current technologies and maritime security. 04 images (Date uploaded: 01 February 2008) View Gallery |
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| Capability demonstration at Aileu The Timor-Leste Battle Group 3 capability demonstration pits the International Stabilisation Force and the Timor-Leste National Police against a jail escapee threatening the town. 07 images (Date uploaded: 01 February 2008) View Gallery |
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