Image Galleries
| March 2008 |
| Medal presentation comes with thanks from Timor The Acting President of Timor Leste, Fernando Lasama de Araujo, recently thanked the ISF for its contribution to the stability of the country and invited its members to return one day to see a new Timor. 04 images (Date uploaded: 28 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian and Indonesian Defence ministers meet in Canberra Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, met with his Indonesian counterpart, the Hon Dr Juwono Sudarsono, for the first time at Parliament House, Canberra today. 03 images (Date uploaded: 27 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| World Youth Day Cross and Icon at HMAS Kuttabul In what marked a small miracle befitting of Easter Monday, a storm suddenly cleared when the World Youth Day Cross and Icon was handed over to Bishop Max Davis, Catholic Bishop of the ADF, in front of the main gates of HMAS Kuttabul at 8.45 am. 09 images (Date uploaded: 26 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed several aircraft to New Zealand for the annual Warbirds over Wanaka International Air Show, plus training and public display appearances. 10 images (Date uploaded: 26 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 9 Australian forces from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 9 ( AATT-I 9 or 'The Team') continue their role of mentoring and training the Iraqi Army in order to facilitate its progress to self-reliance. 08 images (Date uploaded: 26 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Training for Easter and public display The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) deployed several aircraft to New Zealand in the lead up to Easter for training and public display appearances. 14 images (Date uploaded: 25 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Latest Images from operation CATALYST Soldiers from Combat Team Waler assisted the Iraqi Police with the inspection of vehicles, manning of outposts and general security on troubled main supply routes within southern Iraq. 11 images (Date uploaded: 25 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 transport Support Platoon Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4's transport Support Platoon provide logistics support and Transport for the Battle Group. They also supply the Combat Teams with fuel and stores while on patrol within Iraq. 07 images (Date uploaded: 25 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Latest Images from Operation SLIPPER Since Australian troops forced the Taliban to retreat from near the Baluchi Pass in Afghanistan last month, the Aussie's have wasted no time in getting to know the locals and assessing their needs. 09 images (Date uploaded: 25 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Images of SECDET XII in Iraq SECDET (Security Detatchment) XII is a combat team of about 110 personnel. The team is comprised of two infantry platoons, one cavalry troop, a military police detachment and a combat service support element. 10 images (Date uploaded: 20 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Chief of Army's Cadet Team Challenge While many Australians spent the weekend relaxing, Cadets from each state battled it out to win the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge held at Holsworthy Barracks, NSW. 08 images (Date uploaded: 20 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Reconstruction Task Force soldiers farewelled from Sydney Soldiers from the fourth rotation of the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF4) who are deploying to Afghanistan were formally farewelled by families and friends at a parade at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. 05 images (Date uploaded: 20 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| New Defence leadership team announced Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has been re-appointed for a further three years, in a round of new leadership appointments announced today by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. 09 images (Date uploaded: 19 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Military Police visit Dominican Orphanage 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: 18 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| OBG(W)-4 visit The City of Ash Shatrah Australian Forces from Overwatch Battle Group (West)-4 visited the City of Ash Shatrah in Dhi Qar province on 15 March 2008. Soldiers from Combat Team Waler conducted a routine inspection on the Ash Shatrah Water Treatment Plant, which was recently completed, and liaised with Iraqi security forces. The combat team operates ASLAV and Bushmaster vehicles. 06 images (Date uploaded: 18 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Indigenous youth program Air Force Cadet Emmanuel Ellis-Yolmen got a glimpse of his future as an AP-3C Orion Pilot during a visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh as part of a programme for indigenous youth on 12 February 2008. 06 images (Date uploaded: 18 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Fourth Reconstruction Task Force farewelled Soldiers from the fourth rotation of the Reconstruction Task Force (RTF4) who are deploying to Afghanistan were formally farewelled by families and friends at a Parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Brisbane. 08 images (Date uploaded: 18 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Medics assist at Al Islah Australian soldiers patrolling eastern Dhi Qar province have conducted a Medical Civil Action Program (MedCAP), providing basic care to hundreds of local people. 10 images (Date uploaded: 17 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Defence on show at Formula One Grand Prix High-flying assets of the Australian Defence Force were showcased alongside the annual Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne. 06 images (Date uploaded: 17 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS SYDNEY II is found In a historic day for the Royal Australian Navy and members of the Finding Sydney Foundation, the HMAS Sydney II has been found, 66 years after the entire ship's company perished following a furious engagement with the German raider HSK Kormoran in November 1941. 10 images (Date uploaded: 17 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Kormoran-sized clue in the hunt for HMAS SYDNEY II There are high hopes that an enduring maritime mystery will soon be laid to rest, following the discovery of the HSK Kormoran off the West Australian coast. 11 images (Date uploaded: 16 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Fleet Concentration Period concludes 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. 12 images (Date uploaded: 14 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Air Force Officers’ Training School opens The official opening of the Air Force Officers’ Training School (OTS) coincided with the first Initial Officer Course graduation at RAAF East Sale on Friday 14 March 2008. 06 images (Date uploaded: 14 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Reconstruction Task Force 4 deployment training Soldiers from the 4th rotation of the Reconstruction Task Force have started the first phase of their pre-deployment training, prior to their tour in Afghanistan. They will be serving on Operation SLIPPER, the ADF’s contribution to the NATO-led ISAF mission in Oruzgan Province later this year. 19 images (Date uploaded: 14 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Penrith Chamber of Commerce members take aim at Army Reserve Penrith's Chamber of Commerce members handled rifles, hand grenades and other tools of the trade when they attended an Army Reserve open day recently. 04 images (Date uploaded: 14 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers unfazed with dusty days A Combat Team Waler patrol has been subjected to the ever-changing landscape of Iraq, with a dust storm adding an errie orange hue to everything. 10 images (Date uploaded: 14 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Exercise Jabiru Exercise Jabiru was held during February 2008. The exercise was conducted out of RAAF Base Tindal where a contingent of F-111 aircraft, from No. 1 Squadron, were deployed. 20 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Diggers provide technical help to Iraqi Army Mechanics from Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 have lent a helping hand to the Iraqi Army. The Technical Support Troop Workshop repaired and serviced a Dzik-3 Armoured car. The soldiers will provide training to Iraqi Army mechanics on how to repair the vehicles. 05 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Broome awarded Kelly Shield HMAS Broome Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Commander Dave Graham accepted the Kelly Shield on behalf of Assail 2 crew. The Kelly Shield was presented by Deputy Fleet Commander, Commodore Simon Cullen on board HMAS BROOME. 03 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| RAAF operations in the MEAO The Force Level Logistic Asset (FLLA) in the Middle East Area of Operations is a Joint-services unit that provides the vital operational logistic support to deployed ADF soldiers, sailors and airmen. 13 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Key leadership engagement in Iraq Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group West conducted a key leadership engagement with Sheik Ali Manshed in the village of Mohammed Al Manshed on 09 Mar 08. During the meeting the soldiers enjoyed a traditional lunch, discussed local reconstruction projects and walked through the local area. 04 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian artillerymen deploy to Afghanistan in support of UK operation Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP has joined the Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, and the Chief of Army, Lieutenant-General Peter Leahy, in wishing 15 Australian soldiers the best of luck for their tour of duty in Southern Afghanistan. 06 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| School project opens at Al Salim Diggers in Iraq have inspected the construction of a new primary school and spent time with local children during a security patrol in Dhi Qar Province. 08 images (Date uploaded: 13 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Dutch Defence Minister meets Australian soldiers training for deployment to Afghanistan The Dutch Minister for Defence, the Hon Eimert van Middelkoop, visited Australian and a small group of Dutch soldiers undertaking training for deployment to southern Afghanistan today in the Wide Bay Military Training Area, Queensland. 05 images (Date uploaded: 12 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Five-day patrol for Combat Team Waler Combat Team Waler opened parks, a school, presented wheelchairs, donated mini-buses and attended key leadership engagements during a five-day patrol in Al Muthanna province in February 2008. 11 images (Date uploaded: 12 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Projects open in southern Iraq Combat Team Waler opened parks, a school, presented wheelchairs, donated mini-buses and attended key leadership engagements during a five-day patrol in Al Muthanna province in February 2008. The Civilian and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects were paid for by the Australian government in support of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq. 07 images (Date uploaded: 12 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian and Iraq soldiers train together Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 have conducted training for the 10th Iraqi Army Division at Camp Samawah in Al Muthanna province. 06 images (Date uploaded: 12 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Fleet Concentration Period 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. 09 images (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Arrival of fourth Globemaster completes the fleet The fourth and final Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft has been handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), touching down at RAAF Base Amberley after making the journey from the US. 07 images (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Exercise reaches south Vehicles and equipment for 1st Brigade's Exercise Southern Reach at Cultana are loaded onto rail carts at the Berrimah Railyard near Darwin. 04 images (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Cadets rise to the challenge Cadets from across Australia have battled it out in the Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge. 03 images (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Afghanistan Security the focus of Australia-Dutch Ministerial talks The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, met with his Dutch counterpart, the Hon Eimert van Middelkoop, at Parliament House, Canberra today to discuss a range of issues surrounding the strategic and practical aspects of continued Australia-Dutch cooperation in Afghanistan. 05 images (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian Command and Staff College Rugby Union Club verse Australian Parliamentry Rugby Union Club RMC Duntroon Old Boys played Federal Parliamentarians at RMC Duntroon in a game of Rugby Union made up of four 15 min quarters. Parliamentarians won 17-14. 13 images (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| DSD and Microsoft complete security assessment Defence Signals Directorate’s Australasian Information Security Evaluation Program (AISEP) has completed a security assessment of Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 with Messaging and Security Feature Pack (MSFP) and Windows Mobile 6 systems. 01 image (Date uploaded: 11 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Australian and New Zealand Defence ministers meet in Sydney The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, met with his New Zealand counterpart, the Hon Phil Goff, in Sydney today to discuss our shared interests on defence and security matters. 03 images (Date uploaded: 07 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| File images of C-17s 12 images (Date uploaded: 07 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Diggers patrol southern Iraq city Australian forces in southern Iraq completed their first patrol into the city of Nasiriyah following recent fighting between religious extremists and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). 06 images (Date uploaded: 07 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Aero-medical evacuation training Operation ANODE is the name of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). RAMSI's assistance is known as Operation HELPEM FREN (Pidgin English for 'Helping Friend'). 05 images (Date uploaded: 07 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Newcastle Novocastrian walk A crew of 15 members called the "Great North Walk Team" from HMAS Newcastle arranged to raise money for the Hunter Orthopaedic School by walking from Garden Island to Newcastle. 05 images (Date uploaded: 06 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Protectors of democracy in Solomon Islands Reservist soldiers from 16 Royal West Australian Regiment have been deployed out to the Mbalisuna Forward Operating Base in the Solomon Islands to assist the local Solomon Island Police Force in protecting a thriving palm oil plantation. 07 images (Date uploaded: 06 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Fleet Concentration Period 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. 09 images (Date uploaded: 06 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Navy celebrates 107th birthday The Navy celebrated its birthday in Canberra at the Brumbies' second round match in the Super 14 competition. Prior to the main game, the Royal Australian Navy Band performed a number of songs including 'I Am Australian' and 'Waltzing Matilta' whilst a helicopter flew a 'Happy Birthday Navy' banner around Canberra Stadium. 13 images (Date uploaded: 04 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| New buildings opened by Australian forces Australian forces opened a local park and girls school in Ash Shatrah - a city in northern Dhi Qar province - in late February 2008. Civilian and Military Cooperation projects were paid for by the Australian government as part of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq. 05 images (Date uploaded: 03 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Army soldiering on after 107 years The Australian Army will celebrate 107 years of service to the nation on 1 March 2008, with a parade to follow in Canberra on Monday. The occasion marks the day that authorisation for the formation of the Commonwealth Military Force was decreed in 1901. 04 images (Date uploaded: 03 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| Change of command ceremony in Middle East On 1 March 2008, the Command of Joint Task Force 633 was passed from Major General Mark Evans to Major General Mike Hindmarsh. 07 images (Date uploaded: 03 March 2008) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Kanimbla exercises HMAS Kanimbla is currently involved in the Fleet Concentration Period (FCP), conducting exercises in the vicinity of Jervis Bay. 06 images (Date uploaded: 03 March 2008) View Gallery |
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