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Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program
On 28 Aug 09, six indigenous trade trainees (selected by the community from within the local community) graduated with Certificate I in Engineering (Welding) recognised by TAFE QLD.

New Defence Secretary is Welcomed into Office
The new Defence Secretary, Dr Ian Watt is welcomed into the job, at a meeting between the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon. John Faulkner and the Chief of the Defence force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston.

Chief of Operations Visits Afghan-based troops
Defence top brass visited frontline troops in Afghanistan just days after the national election.
Commander of Joint Operations LTGEN Mark Evans, Commander of the 1st Division MAJGEN Michael Slater, Commander of Joint Task Force 633, MAJGEN Mark Kelly and Deputy Commander of Joint Task Force 633 BRIG Wayne Budd, were among those who met with soldiers serving in Uruzgan Province.

When a dog is truly a man’s best friend
Members of MRTF2 stepped up operations during the Afghan Election, giving people the chance to have their say in the future of their country.

Missing Australian servicemen welcomed home
The last Australian servicemen missing from the Vietnam war were welcomed home today (31 AUG 09) at RAAF Base Richmond.

(Date uploaded: 31 August 2009 - 13 images)
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Hunter Valley locals meet on Humanitarian Mission in the Solomon Islands
Three Hunter Valley veterans have played key roles in helping the disabled and disadvantaged in the Solomon Islands.  The trio of Novocastrians met during the recent humanitarian civic assistance mission – PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009, in the Solomon Islands.

(Date uploaded: 31 August 2009 - 02 images)
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Operation Magpies Return
Family members and former comrades of Flying Officer Michael Herbert and Pilot Officer Robert Carver, as well as current serving Australian Defence Force personnel attend a military repatriation ceremony at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam.

(Date uploaded: 30 August 2009 - 09 images)
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Young Endeavour
Since 1988 the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy, has provided challenging training voyages for over 11,000 young Australians in the tall ship Young Endeavour.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2009 - 09 images)
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Exercise Arnhem Drifter
The Balloon went to Nhulunbuy Primary School to give students and teachers a first hand look and lecture on what the balloon does and it's history.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2009 - 14 images)
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Graduation Parade No.1 2008 Armament Technician Course
The graduation of 1/08 Armament Technician Course on 27 August 2009 at RAAF Base Wagga marked a historic occasion for Air Force.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2009 - 10 images)
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Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland
The Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program is an Australian Government initiative established between the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) and the Army.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2009 - 09 images)
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MRTF-2 Helps Oruzgan Vote On Afghan Election Day
Australian soldiers from the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force-2 maintained their high operational tempo during the 20th August Afghan Election, providing security support to the Afghan National Security Forces.

(Date uploaded: 28 August 2009 - 06 images)
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Greg Combet AM MP visits Townsville Defence facilities
The Hon Greg Combet AM MP Minister for Defence, Personnal, Material and Science visiting Defence and BAE Systems facilities in Townsville

AACAP visit by His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of Tonga
His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of Tonga and his Chief of Defence Services visited the ARMY ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AACAP) in Mapoon, Queensland today to view the works being conducted by 10 Tongan Defence Personnel who are attached as part of the AACAP Contingent.

Navy Seahawks - 20 Years of Dedicated Service
Navy’s Seahawk helicopters, home based at 816 Squadron at HMAS Albatross, are celebrating 20 years of service to the Royal Australian Navy this week.

(Date uploaded: 27 August 2009 - 21 images)
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Operation Kokoda Assist
The Australian Federal Police - Disaster Victim Identification teams have completed the task of identifying the remains form the PNG Airways crash near Kokoda on the 11 August 25, 2009 and with the crash site now clear of wreckage needed for investigation by Australian Transport Safety Bureau and the PNG authorities, the Australian Defence Force is now ready to bring those who lost their lives home.

(Date uploaded: 26 August 2009 - 03 images)
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ADF contribution to piracy off the Horn of Africa
On the 29 May 2009 the Government announced that the ADF would contribute to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa.

(Date uploaded: 25 August 2009 - 03 images)
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Australian’s chalk one up for education in Tarin Kowt
The lives of Tarin Kowt locals are set be significantly improved after the completion of a number of projects currently being managed by engineers from the 1st Battalion Battle Group (1 RAR BG).

(Date uploaded: 24 August 2009 - 04 images)
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Army Engineers put lid on waste
The lives of Tarin Kowt locals are set be significantly improved after the completion of a number of projects currently being managed by engineers from the 1st Battalion Battle Group (1 RAR BG).

(Date uploaded: 24 August 2009 - 01 image)
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Exercise Thai Boomerang 09
No. 77 Squadron deployed to Korat Air Force Base in Thailand in August 2009 to participate in Exercise Thai Boomerang with elements of the Royal Thai Air Force.

(Date uploaded: 21 August 2009 - 22 images)
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Exercise Thai Boomerang 09
No. 77 Squadron deployed to Korat Air Force Base in Thailand in August 2009 to participate in Exercise Thai Boomerang with elements of the Royal Thai Air Force.

(Date uploaded: 21 August 2009 - 05 images)
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HMAS Toowoomba working for closer ties
On the 29 May 2009 the Government announced that the ADF would contribute to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa.

(Date uploaded: 21 August 2009 - 10 images)
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Australian Navy joins Indonesia for Independence Celebrations
A contingent of Royal Australian Navy ships, led by the Frigate HMAS Darwin, is taking part in celebrations to mark the 64th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence.

(Date uploaded: 20 August 2009 - 13 images)
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Battle of Long Tan Memorial Service Brisbane
The 43rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan (August 18th 1966) was commemorated at St. John's Cathedral in Brisbane, Queensland on Tuesday, August 18th 2009.

(Date uploaded: 20 August 2009 - 12 images)
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Mental and Physical health a top priority for returning personnel
The Force Support Unit (FSU) provides vital training and support to deployed units and personnel on Operation SLIPPER.

(Date uploaded: 19 August 2009 - 02 images)
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43rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan
The 43rd Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan is commemorated at the Vietnam memorial in Canberra.

(Date uploaded: 19 August 2009 - 06 images)
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Operation Kokoda Assist – Update
With the aid of Australian Army Engineers, the first engine was retrieved from the crash site of the ill fated flight of Airlines PNG.

(Date uploaded: 19 August 2009 - 11 images)
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Operation Kokoda Assist
The Australian and Papua New Guinea Defence Forces along with Australian Federal Police and PNG authorities worked tirelessly for five days to extract the last of the remains from the from the crash site of those that died in the Airlines PNG crash near Kokoda.

(Date uploaded: 17 August 2009 - 12 images)
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Operation Kokoda Assist – Update
Australian Federal Police from the Disaster Victim Identification team are now at the crash site assisting PNG authorities with to support the complicated task of recovering the remains of those that died in the Airlines PNG crash near Kokoda.

(Date uploaded: 14 August 2009 - 07 images)
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ADF and AFP on task for Operation Kokoda Assist
Australian Federal Police from the Disaster Victim Identification team are now in a position to support the complicated task of recovering the remains of those that died in the Airlines PNG crash near Kokoda on Tuesday.

(Date uploaded: 14 August 2009 - 06 images)
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Operation Ashika Assist cease operations
Sonar imagery of the vessel suspected to be the sunken ferry MV Princess Ashika has been released as Australian Navy divers complete their commitment to OP Ashika Assist.

(Date uploaded: 14 August 2009 - 05 images)
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Air Force Delivers the Goods in Afghanistan
The Air Load Team is responsible for the safe and timely loading and unloading of cargo from Australian and Coalition aircraft in locations throughout the Operation Slipper area of operations.

(Date uploaded: 14 August 2009 - 28 images)
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Australia’s Force Support Unit -1 hands over operations
FSU 2 took over responsibility at a ceremony and parade at the Billabong Flats barracks.

(Date uploaded: 14 August 2009 - 04 images)
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Royal New Zealand Navy Remus Sonar Image Of Sunken Tongan Ferry, Mv Princess Ashika
(Imagery courtesy from The Royal New Zealand Navy) The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Diving and Underwater Search Team, in a combined operation with teams from the Tonga Defence Force and Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Team, operating from the Tongan Defence Services Vessel VOEA PANGAI, located what appears to be the sunken vessel PRINCESS ASHIKA.

Australian recovery team arrives in Papua New Guinea
Following a request from the Government of Papua New Guinea, Australia deployed ADF assets in an effort to assist in the search for the Airlines PNG aircraft that went missing enroute to Kokoda on Tuesday.

Paula plays key role in Air Force’s operations in Afghanistan
For Sergeant Paula Ivanovic, working as a load master in Afghanistan and the Middle East has been a highlight of a career as one of few women in a male dominated job.

Globemaster carries Black Hawks to Operation Kokoda Assist
Two Army Aviation S-70A Black Hawk helicopters are being deployed to Papua New Guinea on board a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III.

(Date uploaded: 12 August 2009 - 10 images)
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Release of the loss of HMAS Sydney II Report
The loss of HMAS Sydney II Commission of Inquiry Report was released by the Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, in Canberra today.

(Date uploaded: 12 August 2009 - 02 images)
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Tongan Ferry 'MV Princess Ashika' search and support mission
Australian Navy clearance divers have sharpened their skills as their mates continue the search for sunken ferry 'MV Princess Ashikaí.

(Date uploaded: 12 August 2009 - 05 images)
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The Duke of Gloucester Cup 2009
The Duke of Gloucester Cup (DOG Cup) is a prestigious event for, Infantry (RAINF) Battalions, of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR).

(Date uploaded: 12 August 2009 - 14 images)
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Indigenous Pre-Recruitment course visit to HMAS MELBOURNE
Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Matthew Moore from HMAS MELBOURNE, briefs the potential recruits as part of the Indigenous Pre-Recruitment program.

(Date uploaded: 12 August 2009 - 13 images)
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Operation Kokoda Assist
The Australian Defence Force is providing support to the search and rescue for the Airlines PNG aircraft that went missing yesterday enroute to Kokoda.

(Date uploaded: 12 August 2009 - 04 images)
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Tongan Ferry 'Princess Ashika' search and support mission
A second joint diving reconnaissance mission aboard the Tongan patrol boat VOEA SAVEA Pangai was launched on Sunday morning from His Majesty’s Navy Base Masefield (Touliki). The reconnaissance of the dive site is the precursor to any recovery operation.

(Date uploaded: 11 August 2009 - 15 images)
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Building relations with the locals
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion Battle Group continue to head into the green zone to help secure Oruzgan Province in the lead up to the election.

(Date uploaded: 11 August 2009 - 08 images)
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Navy Reserve Day Darwin
20 Darwin business people took to Darwin Harbour aboard a Royal Australian Navy Armidale Class Patrol Boat today to gain a better understanding of the training given to Defence Reservists.

(Date uploaded: 11 August 2009 - 05 images)
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Darwin Welcomes Home its Soldiers
More than 1000 Darwin based soldiers from the Army’s 1st Brigade have marched through the centre of the Northern Territory capital to recognise the troops’ service in Afghanistan, Timor Leste and Iraq.

(Date uploaded: 08 August 2009 - 06 images)
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Tongan Ferry 'Princess Ashika' search and support mission
Australian Navy clearance divers have deployed to Tonga to help recover bodies from the sunken ferry ‘Princess Ashika’.

(Date uploaded: 08 August 2009 - 06 images)
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Preparation of equipment for Operation Ashika Assist
The departure later this evening of a Royal Australian Navy clearance diving team on a Royal Australian Air Force C130 Hercules from RAAF Base Richmond will mark the commencement of Operation Ashika Assist, the Australian Defence Forces response to the Government of Tonga’s request for assistance to recover human remains from the ferry ‘Princess Ashika’.

(Date uploaded: 07 August 2009 - 06 images)
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Amberley Community Engagement Forum
The close relationship between Air Force and the Ipswich community was further cemented at the official launch of the Amberley Community Engagement Forum.

(Date uploaded: 07 August 2009 - 07 images)
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The Trade Training School in Tarin Kowt has produced yet another batch of proud graduates
The Trade Training School in Tarin Kowt has produced yet another batch of proud graduates.
Seven students received their certificates after successfully completing the plumbing course.
The four week course concentrated on water reticulation and fittings, waste reticulation and storage, as well as drainage.

Going Solo
The Defence Community Organisation has developed a DVD to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) families manage the challenges that may be experienced during a member's absence from home.

(Date uploaded: 06 August - 10 images)
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Battle of The Samichon memorial service held in East Timor
A small but moving ceremony was held at Camp Phoenix, in Dili, East Timor, on the 24th July to commemorate the Battle of The Samichon.

(Date uploaded: 06 August - 09 images)
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75 Squadron Hornet over the Northern Territory and Western Australia
Air to air imagery of a 75 Squadron F/A-18 Hornet over a Northern Territory landscape.

Diggers proud to protect Aussie Diplomatic Mission in Baghdad
While the last of Australia’s troops serving in Iraq as part of Operation Catalyst came home in July, a contingent of Townsville and Darwin-based soldiers remains in Baghdad charged with the protection of Australia’s diplomatic mission in the Iraqi capital.

Fleet Commander visits HMAS Toowoomba in the MEAO
On 29 May 2009 the Government announced that the ADF would contribute to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa.

British “MERLIN” Magic visits TOOWOOMBA in the Middle East
On 29 May 2009 the Government announced that the ADF would contribute to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa.