The funeral of Private Benjamin Ranaudo
An “Australian hero” was bid farewell by family, friends and comrades at Springvale Botanical Cemetery in Victoria on Friday, 31 July 2009.
(Date uploaded: 31 July - 08 images)
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Ceremony marks the end of Operation Catalyst in Iraq
A short flag lowering ceremony, attended by Major General Mark Kelly, AO, the Commander of Australian Forces in the Middle East, was held at 1600 on 28th of July to mark the end of Operation Catalyst in Iraq.
(Date uploaded: 31 July - 05 images)
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Archive Imagery
SECDET IVX stop to take a break while returning from Camp Victory at the Crossed Swords (Swords of Qadissiya) in Baghdad, Iraq while serving on Operation CATALYST.
(Date uploaded: 31 July - 30 images)
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The entertainers have a familiarisation ride in an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
Tour de Force 16 entertainers got the ride of their life in Dili, East Timor recently, when they had the opportunity to have a familiarisation ride in an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier.
(Date uploaded: 31 July - 10 images)
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FOB Chauvel Rocks
Australian Defence Force members serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor were treated to an entertainment feast this week when the 16th Tour de Force visited.
(Date uploaded: 31 July - 11 images)
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Minister Combet visits RAAF Base Edinburgh
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, the Hon Greg Combet AM, MP, accepts a presentation from 92 Wing Officer Commanding, Group Captain Warren McDonald, during Mr Combet's visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2009 - 04 images)
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Operation Magpies Return
On 3 November 1970, Canberra Bomber A84-231 with the crew of Flying Officer Michael Herbert and Pilot Officer Robert Carver onboard disappeared after completing a bombing mission in Vietnam.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2009 - 24 images)
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Pacific Partnership 09 Bids Farewell to Tonga
Pacific Partnership expended more than 400 man-days on engineering projects in Tonga including renovations to a medical clinic, two schools, a community centre and water catchments projects.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Australian Music Legend Ian Moss
AUSTRALIAN Music Legend Ian Moss has caught the last plane out of Sydney to rock the troops of Timor Leste Battle Group 6 (TLBG6).
(Date uploaded: 29 July - 09 images)
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ADF Parliamentary Visit Program
Senator Michaelia Cash, Senator for Western Australia and Mr Brett Raguse MP, Member for Forde, Queensland took part in the ADF Parliamentary Program to learn more about the Australian Defence Forces' contribution to Border Protection.
(Date uploaded: 29 July - 23 images)
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Images from Op Tower
The United Nation Mission in East Timor (UNMIT) Military Liaison Group (MLG) continues to provide an important contribution to the security and stability in Timor-Leste.
(Date uploaded: 29 July - 10 images)
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Dicko does PT, Military Style
AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson broke into a sweat under the discipline of an Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) during his recent visit to East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 29 July - 06 images)
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Ian 'Dicko' Dickson broadcasts his breakfast radio program for Vega FM live from East Timor.
AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson visited East Timor for a series of live broadcasts from Operation ASTUTE in July 2009 for Melbourne’s Vega FM.
(Date uploaded: 28 July - 10 images)
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Dicko in Dili
AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson visited East Timor for a series of live broadcasts from Operation ASTUTE in July 2009 for Melbourne’s Vega FM.
(Date uploaded: 28 July - 11 images)
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Chief of Defence Visits his Troops in Afghanistan
The Chief of the Defence Force has made a flying visit to the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF-2) and visited soldiers in a remote patrol base.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2009 - 03 images)
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Combat Team Alpha on Patrol
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: 28 July 2009 - 15 images)
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HMAS Sydney in NY
From left, MU3 Andrew Francisco (from the Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island), Able Seaman Musician (ABMUSN) Chris Ellis and ABMUSN Russell Ward in a rare opportunity,entertain the lunch time crowds at Times Square, New York, during Northern Trident 09.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2009 - 18 images)
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C-17 delivers "The sting is in the tail"
The C-17 aircraft, part of the RAAF’s Amberley-based No 36 Squadron, is capable of carrying almost four times the load, over twice the distance, as the RAAF’s transport workhorse, the C-130 Hercules, which have been supporting Australian forces in the Middle East and Afghanistan since 2002.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2009 - 08 images)
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RAAF Tindal action during Exercise Talisman Saber 09
RAAF Base Tindal, near Katherine in the Northern Territory, has been paying host to a large contingent of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft for Exercise Talisman Saber 09 - a major biennial training exercise aimed at improving interoperability between Australian and US forces.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2009 - 05 images)
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Private Benjamin Ranaudo Returns Home
PTE Benjamin Ranaudo was welcomed home by family and comrades of Townsville’s 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) at Avalon Airport.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Parachute drop into Shoalwater Bay
One-hundred-and-fifty soldiers have parachuted into Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in a large-scale tactical drop, as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 17 images)
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Parachute drop Shoalwater Bay Training Area
One-hundred and fifty soldiers have parachuted into Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in a large scale tactical drop as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 12 images)
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RAAF Base Darwin gets a bit busy
RAAF Base Darwin is a little busy with visiting United States Air Force (USAF) aircraft, comprising F-15 Eagle fighter/bombers, KC-135 air-to-air tankers, Seahawk helicopters, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 08 images)
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Launches and Landings at RAAF Tindal
Various aircraft types of both the RAAF and the United States Air Force (USAF) have deployed to RAAF Base Tindal to participate in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 18 images)
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Combined US and Aussie Forces in Townsville for Talisman Saber 09
Elements of No. 92 Wing, 10 Squadron, 87 Squadron and Joint Electronic Warfare Operational Support Unit (JEWOSU) are deployed to RAAF Base Townsville, working together to take part in Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 31 images)
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How much Fuel can you hold?
Various aircraft assets come together to play their part in a joint US and Australian Military Exercise, Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Rockhampton Legacy
A Welcome Reception held at the Travelodge, Rockhampton, for the Minister for Veterans Affairs, the Hon Alan Griffin, Vice Chief of the Defence Force LTGEN David Hurley, Chief of Army LTGEN Ken Gillespie, and the Chief of Navy, VADM Russell Crane, a cheque for $6,904 was presented to the President of the Rockhampton Legacy Branch Michael Noonan. The money was raised through gold coin donations at the Rockhampton Open Day on 5 June 2009.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Training Facility Puts Military Through Their Paces
Australian and United States military personnel training in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area (SWBTA) near Rockhampton, Queensland have a unique opportunity to work together in the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF) located in the SWBTA.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 14 images)
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Urban operations training
The Australian Federal Police took part in Blue Force village security operations on Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 09 images)
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An Unforgetable Touchdown
A United States Air Force C-17 aircraft and crew touches down in the remote Northern Territory town of Bradshaw, 250km southwest of Katherine.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 09 images)
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C-17 transports Outback fire truck
USAF transports an Australian E-1 Titan Firetruck. It is the first time an E-1 was transported on a
C-17.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 04 images)
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Dog day afternoon
Australian and United States Defence Force personnel combined to enhance interoperability by conducting the biennial Exercise Talisman Saber 09 at points around northern Australia.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 05 images)
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Supplies for the outback
Working out of 3 Control and Reporting Unit Detachment RAAF Tindal are Logistics personnel involved with the equipment and supply for the No. 41 Wing Tactical Air Defence Radar System (TADRS) deployed to Timber Creek during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Surveillance in the outback
Personnel from No. 41 Wing are in Timber Creek, 250km southwest of Katherine, in the Northern Territory, with the Tactical Air Defence Radar System (TADRS) to monitor participating aircraft in Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Aero Medical Evacuation officers
Aero Medical Evacuation Liason Officers (AELO) Major Rashon Gilbert-Steele and Technical Sergeant Gwendolyn Gaines are both from 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
(Date uploaded: 24 July 2009 - 03 images)
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HMAS Darwin on Talisman Saber 09
HMAS Darwin's Ship's Company goes into Action Stations for a major Damage Counter Exercise as Torpedo Counter Measures are undertaken as part of an anti-submarine warfare exercise for Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 10 images)
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5th Aviation Regiment Chinook at TS09
Talisman Saber 2009 involved hundreds of aircraft movements taking place around the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during the exercise.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 03 images)
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TS09 Air Traffic Controllers
Talisman Saber 2009 involved hundreds of aircraft movements taking place around the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during the exercise.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 03 images)
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5th Aviation Regiment at Talisman Saber 09
Down low and Dirty. Helicopters from B and C Squadrons, of the Townsville-based 5th Aviation Regiment - extract infantry from field exercises.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Samuel Hill, Shoalwater Bay
Australian and American service personnel capped off a successful Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 with a sports afternoon at Samuel Hill in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 14 images)
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Defence Chiefs visit Camp Growl at TS09
Australia’s Vice Chief of the Defence Force LTGEN David Hurley, the Chief of Army LTGEN Ken Gillespie, the Chief of Navy VADM Russell Crane, took the opportunity to see the range of new joint capabilities incorporated during Ex TS09, including the projection of military power through amphibious naval operations aboard a Landing Helicopter Dock, and the latest technological advances in urban warfare simulation, in addition to the warm rapport between Australian and U.S. service personnel.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 06 images)
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US Air Force Hercules at Talisman Saber 09
A detachment of three C-130’s from 71st Rescue Squadron have been deployed to RAAF Base Richmond for the duration of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Snapping Good Time
More than a dozen USAF personnel accompanied by two RAAF members went to Crocodylus Park in Darwin for an up-close and personal encounter with some of Australia’s amazing wildlife.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Imagery from US Combat Camera Team
Mustin is participating in Talisman Saber 2009, a joint exercise between U.S. and the Australian Defense Force that includes participation from more than 20,000 U.S. and 10,000 Australian personnel.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 40 images)
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Defence 2020 Brisbane 2009
From May until July 2009 the Youth Challenge program will be staged in all states and territories throughout Australia.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 23 images)
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The Flying Chooks
Two Australian Army CH-47D Chinook medium lift helicopters (MLH) based at Kandahar Airfield as part of the Australian Defence Force’s commitment to coalition operations in southern Afghanistan.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 18 images)
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Chook Maintainers Hard At Work
Two Australian Army CH-47D Chinook medium lift helicopters (MLH) based at Kandahar Airfield as part of the Australian Defence Force’s commitment to coalition operations in southern Afghanistan.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Aussie rotary wing at Kandahar airfield
Two Australian Army CH-47D Chinook Medium Lift Helicopters (MLH) based at Kandahar Airfield as part of the Australian Defence Force’s commitment to coalition operations in southern Afghanistan.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 25 images)
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First Raaf Super Hornet Flight
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, has congratulated the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) and Boeing following the first flight of Australia's F/A-18F Super Hornet in the United States.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 06 images)
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HMA Ships Kanimbla and Manoora
The amphibious phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09 saw HMAS KANIMBLA off Freshwater Bay training area in North Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 11 images)
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45 Years Service to the Nation
Public Affairs coverage of RAAF Base Townsville, Base units include 323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron, 44 Wing Detachment Townsville and 38 Squadron.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 22 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla and USS Essex
HMAS KANIMBLA's Sea King helicopter, Shark 10, plays a key role in the transportation of personnel and stores during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 18 images)
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Working hard at RAAF Townsville
323 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron Cook, Leading Aircraftman Chamtaprieo Dumron garnishing luscious chocolate mud cake in the sweets bay of the combined mess at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Local man fights alongside Afghan colleagues in battle against terrorists
The role of the OMLT is to mentor the ANA by working alongside them to help increase their confidence, to turn men into soldiers and soldiers into leaders.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 01 image)
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Australian Army Engineers
12 Australian Army Engineers are currently delivering engineering and construction aid on the Island of Lifuka in Tonga. Three of the 12 Aussie engineers are working long, hot days within a multinational team, fully refurbishing a Community Centre in the village of Faleola.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Urban operations training
Australian and United States military personnel training in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area (SWBTA) near Rockhampton, Queensland have a unique opportunity to work together in the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF) located in the SWBTA.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 10 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla Amphibious Operations
Charlie Company of 3 Royal Australian Regiment, head ashore to Freshwater Bay in support of the next phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 10 images)
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AP-3C Orions deployed to TS09
92 Tactical Intelligence Flight Geospatial Imagery Analysts (GIA), sent to Darwin on Exercise Talisman Saber 09.(L-R) Flight Lieutenant Travis Marshall (INT), Aircraftman Nicholas Wijgers (GIA) and Aircraftman Robert Cain (GIA) prepare a pre-mission target pack for use by the AP -3C Orion crew.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Air Base Command Post in the centre of action
(L-R) Flight Sergeant Davena Irish, Operations Officer, Corporal Maree McLachlan, Visits Co-ordinator and Leading Aircraftman Stephen Collison make up part of the hard working team based at the Air Base Command Post during Exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Urban Operations Training Facility
Australian Army soldiers have strengthened their capacity for interoperation with Australian Federal Police through training activities conducted as part of Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 15 images)
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OP Slipper HMAS TOOWOOMBA
Sailors from HMAS Toowoomba (CMDR Ivan Ingham) had a rare opportunity to conduct a Personal Exchange Program crossdeck with an Italian Naval Ship, the (INS) Borsini after both ships departed the Gulf port of Abu Dhabi together.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 03 images)
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HMAS Darwin during Talisman Saber 09
HMAS Darwin Participated in Talisman Saber 09 as a part of the Australian and US joint task force.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Vice Chief of Defence Force and Chief of Navy visit TS09
Camp Rocky, Rockhampton, Australia – Key leaders from the Australian Defence Force witnessed the future of joint Australian and U.S. military capability during a visit to Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (Ex TS09)
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2009 - 05 images)
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Sailors in the "Big Apple"
The Australian ships and more than 400 sailors are visiting Manhattan as part of of a six month international deployment.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2009 - 05 images)
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HMA Ships BETANO and WEWAK
Two Landing Craft Heavy HMA Ships BETANO and WEWAK have saved the day enabling the delivery of vital medical, dental, engineering and veterinary aid to Tonga and the Solomon Islands as part of Humanitarian Mission PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Ramp Ceremony for Private Benjamin Ranaudo
Members of the 1st Battalion Battle Group have farewelled their mate, Private Benjamin Ranaudo, who was killed in Afghanistan on Saturday the 18th July.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2009 - 08 images)
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Strategic Airlift for Op Astute
It was a case of ‘is it a bird, is it a plane’ in Dili, East Timor last week, when a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster arrived from RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland as part of a strategic airlift for Operation ASTUTE in East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 20 July - 14 images)
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Aussie Navy visits the "Big Apple"
Two Australian ships and more than 400 sailors will visit Manhattan as part of of a six month international deployment.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Move out! Blue Force
Move out! Blue Force battle group made up of both US Marines and Australian soldiers makes their way deeper into enemy territory.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Aircraft Launches from RAAF Base Darwin
Various aircraft types of both the RAAF and USAF have been deployed to RAAF Base Darwin to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 07 images)
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3SQN Technicians hard at work during TS09
3SQN deployed from RAAF Base Williamtown to the Northern Territory along with 10 F/A-18 Hornets to take part in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 02 images)
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The way is closed…
The way is closed… Control of vehicle access to areas of operation, are controlled by forces at either end of the road going through the Urban Operations Training Facility (UOTF).
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Shots fired!
Shots fired! Blue Force makes their way deeper into hostile areas.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Marines on the march
Marines on the march. US Marines from 31 Marine Expeditionary Unit (31MEU) – part of Blue Force, make their way along the East West road towards Sam Hill.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 04 images)
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3 Squadron at Talisman Saber 09
3 Squadron deployed from the home base at Williamtown NSW to RAAF Darwin for the combined biannual exercise Talisman Saber.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 05 images)
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You're in good hands with No. 3 Expeditionary Health Squadron Detachment
Medical staff from Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan are working together with Medical personnel from No.3 Expeditionary Health Squadron Detachment, RAAF Darwin during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Lets go fly, Talisman Saber 09
Varous aircraft assets come together to test their skills and play their part in joint US, Australian Exercise Talisman Saber 09 (TS-09).
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 15 images)
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Aussie jets get a 'top up' from a USAF KC-135
FA-18's from No's 3 Squadron and 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF Williamtown, and No.75 SQN from RAAF Tindal, joined a United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker mid mission for an air to air refuel during Exercise Talisman Saber 09, RAAF Darwin.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 07 images)
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RAAF Vs USAF in a game of Gridiron
Members from various units of the RAAF and United States Air Force (USAF) based at RAAF Darwin for Exercise Talisman Saber 09 played in a friendly game of Gridiron organised by Corporal Damon Currie of 321ECSS.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Nightime Launches
The F/A-18s are part of a 75SQN detachment from RAAF Base Williamtown participating in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 03 images)
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Joint Forces Revitalise Chapel
Saint Christopher's Chapel in Nerimbera near Rockhampton, Queensland is an open air Chapel built by American Personnel based in the Rockhampton area during World War Two.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 04 images)
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A 'top-up' at 24000ft
The KC-135 team from 909th Air Refuelling Squadron Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, based in Japan, are preforming multiple air to air refuelling missions a day, topping up FA-18's, FA-15's, F-111's and C-17's from RAAF Darwin during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 09 images)
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NSW Soldiers catch a ride to Talisman Saber 09
More than 150 Army Reservists from the NSW-based 5th Brigade recently deployed to Queensland to participate in Exercise Talisman Saber 09 alongside several thousand other Australian Defence Force and US military personnel.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 05 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla recovering amphibious vehicles
Navy personnel and members of HMAS Kanimbla’s ship’s Army department use the ship’s crane to bring an amphibious LARC onboard, after sea conditions made it difficult to employ the usual method of loading through the stern door.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 08 images)
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HMAS Darwin in Talisman Saber 09
Royal Australian Navy Adelaide-class guided missile frigate HMAS Darwin is taking part in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 15 images)
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HMA Ships Manoora and Kanimbla deliver at TS09
HMAS KANIMBLA participates in the Assault phase of Exercise Talisman Saber 09, Freshwater Bay, Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Personal details of soldier killed in Afghanistan
Private Benjamin Ranaudo was killed by an anti-personnel explosive device in Afghanistan yesterday.
(Date uploaded: 19 July 2009 - 01 image)
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Minister for Defence arives at Exercise Talisman Saber 09
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, took a first hand look at Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (TS09), conducted in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area on the 18th July 2009.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 05 images)
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All Systems Go, As Camp Growl Gears Up for Talisman Saber 2009"
Both United States and Australian forces work together at Camp Growl in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 24 images)
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Blue Vs Red
Contact! Wait out! Soldiers from Charlie Company (C Coy) of the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), insert via United States Marine Corps helicopters and Australian Black Hawks into the Sam Hill Airfield.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 13 images)
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Air Insertion
Contact! Wait out! Soldiers from Charlie Company (C Coy) of the 3rd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), insert via United States Marine Corps helicopters and Australian Black Hawks into the Sam Hill Airfield.
(Date uploaded: 18 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Supercarrier George Washington catapults into TS09
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commander Northern Command, Commodore David Gwyther, this week saw first hand the capability of the US Navy when he inspected aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 19 images)
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Minister For Defence Farewells Troops Due To Deploy To Middle East
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner today attended the ADF Force Support Unit 2 Farewell Parade at the 1st Royal Australian Regiment parade ground in Townsville.
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 13 images)
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10 SQN hosts Visitors from Townsville RSL
Ex 10 Squadron members and members of the Townsville RSL visiting RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Minister of Defence Visit to Solomon Islands
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner today visited the Solomon Islands.
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Aussie and US Military Engineers lend a hand in Tonga.
12 Australian Army Engineers are currently delivering engineering and construction aid on the Island of Lifuka in Tonga.
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 04 images)
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USS Essex air and sea operations
USS Essex was the capital ship supporting a simulated amphibious landing during exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 17 July 2009 - 14 images)
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United States Marines clear the way
Part of the Blue Force - United States Marines make their way inland after completing an amphibious assault on Freshwater Beach, in the Shoal Water Bay Training Area.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 17 images)
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Top End sunset at Exercise Talisman Saber 09
A 'Top End' sunset at RAAF Base Darwin casts an impressive light show on United States Air Force F-15 Eagles from the US the 67th Fighter Squadron Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, US Navy and F/A-18F Super Hornets from USS George Washington, as they take off for a night-time mission during Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 09 images)
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New Base Commander in the MEAO
Recent Commanding Officer of 381 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron at Williamtown, Wing Commander Peter Davis, has stepped right into the breech being appointed to the new Base Commander’s position at the new look ADF Combat Support Unit in the Middle East Area of Operations.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 01 image)
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Eagle Vision watches out over Talisman Saber 09
Eagle Vision 5 provides unclassified commercial satellite imagery in support of the Talisman Saber 09 exercise.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 06 images)
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USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group
The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is participating in force integrated training in preparation for Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2009 - 28 images)
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Talisman Saber 09
Marines from Marine Expeditionary Unit 31 attached to USS Essex, USS Tortuga, and USS Denver land on Freshwater Bay Beach in Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Kanimbla begins central role in Talisman Saber 09
With more than five hundred service personnel embarked from Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as United States Marines, HMAS Kanimbla has arrived off Cowley Beach in Queensland ready to begin her central role in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 08 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla at work
With more than five hundred service personnel embarked from Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as United States Marines, HMAS Kanimbla has arrived off Cowley Beach in Queensland ready to begin her central role in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 07 images)
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AQIS on board for Talisman Saber 09
With more than five hundred service personnel embarked from Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as United States Marines, HMAS Kanimbla has arrived off Cowley Beach in Queensland ready to begin her central role in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Air defence aboard HMAS Darwin
HMAS Darwin conducts an Air Defence Exercise with USS McCampbell for Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Brekky served up at Darwin for Talisman Saber 09
The Airmens' and Sergeants' Messes at RAAF Base Darwin will be serving up gallons of milk, juice and coffee, along with an orchid of fruit and crates of eggs, bacon and toast, to fuel the Australian and American personnel responsible for keeping aircraft in the air at Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Navy Week - Darwin
As part of Darwin’s Navy week, an RAN Armidale Class Patrol Boat and an Australian Customs Vessel were opened to the public.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 14 images)
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Airfield Defence Guards on watch at RAAF Base Tindal
An increased operational tempo at RAAF Base Tindal in the lead up to Exercise Talisman Saber 09 has provided an opportunity for the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron to deploy and provide a secure operating environment for the base.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 15 images)
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HMAS WARRAMUNG's Return to Australia
HMAS WARRAMUNGA returned to her homeport, Fleet Base West (FBW), Garden Island, WA on Sunday 12 July 2009, berthing alongside Diamantina Pier.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 18 images)
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Talisman Sailors
HMAS Darwin conducts a Replenishment At Sea with USNS Amelia Earhart.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2009 - 10 images)
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Battle plans are drawn for the start Exercise Talisman Saber 2009
Major General (MAJGEN) William H Wade, Adjutant General for the Californian National Guard, inspects his troops in the field.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 09 images)
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Exercise Talisman Saber 2009
Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 (TS09) is a biennial combined training activity, designed to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting Combined Task Force operations, which will help improve ADF/US combat readiness and inter-operability.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 23 images)
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Action mounts up during the start to Exercise Talisman Saber 09
Exercise Talisman Saber is a United States led, Australian supported, training activity that is focused on the planning and conduct of 'high end' war-fighting involving a Combined Task Force.
(Date uploaded: 14 July - 31 images)
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ADF members conduct mass casualty exercise in Timor
Members of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor, were put through a few different paces recently when they participated in a mass-casualty exercise, run by Timor-Leste Battle Group VI.
(Date uploaded: 14 July - 17 images)
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RAAF Base Darwin ready to roll into Talisman Saber 09
No. 44 Wing Detachment Darwin provides Air Traffic Control services to Australia's 'top end', and is in full motion as flying tempo has increased rapidly with the arrival of numerous aircraft participating in Exercise Talisman Saber 09.
(Date uploaded: 14 July - 13 images)
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Aussies lend a hand at the palaces latest dinosaur exhibition
Members from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) serving in East Timor were called upon recently to utilise their skills in logistics to assist with a move of some very special cargo.
(Date uploaded: 14 July - 17 images)
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The Operations Analysis Team visit East Timor
The Operations Analysis Team, part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor have been assisting the facilitation of a longitudinal study for the past 18 months across East Timor.
(Date uploaded: 14 July - 13 images)
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Aussie C-17A on the job in Afghanistan
Amberley-based C-17 Heavy Air Lift aircraft have achieved another major capability milestone in their short Air Force careers with the successful delivery of vital stores and equipment to Australian troops based in southern Afghanistan this week.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 06 images)
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Pacific Partnership 2009 lends a hand in Samoa
A multinational and multi skilled PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009 team has been hard at work in Samoa. With the sound of singing children in the background, the team has refurbished a local primary school in the village of Sasina.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2009 - 08 images)
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Official Handover of the Control and Reporting Centre in Kandahar
Australia’s Force Element, known as 'Taipan', has overseen the air surveillance and air battle management of all Afghan airspace for coalition forces since August 2007. As of July 2009, 'Taipan' will hand over this responsibility to a remotely located United States Air Force facility.
(Date uploaded: 13 July 2009 - 07 images)
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Air Force Completes 'EYE in the SKY' mission
The RAAF Control and Reporting Centre (CRC) was staffed by approximately 75 personnel and is based at Kandahar Airfield in Southern Afghanistan. Responsibility for the area of operations is currently held by the USAF who have been conducting operations since 2002.
(Date uploaded: 13 July 2009 - 15 images)
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Aussies Soldiers on Patrol in Afghanistan
Elements of Combat Team Alpha were conducting presence patrolling, focussed on engaging the local populace through a 'hearts and minds' approach aimed at establishing a positive influence over the locals, thereby disrupting the insurgents ability to use the civillian populace as a support base.
(Date uploaded: 10 July 2009 - 04 images)
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Kanimbla Begins Central Role In Talisman Saber 09
HMAS Kanimbla will play a central role in TS09 by transporting soldiers and equipment from 3 Royal Australian Regiment, Holsworthy, who will be taking part in the amphibious operations.
(Date uploaded: 10 July 2009 - 11 images)
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Defence 2020 Youth Challenge 2009 - Hobart
Students from Dominic College provide some feedback to questions from GPCAPT Ken Given.
(Date uploaded: 09 July 2009 - 06 images)
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First RAAF FA-18F Super Hornet completed
Australia is acquiring 24 Super Hornets to maintain its regional air combat capability edge and de-risk the transition to a mature JSF force.
(Date uploaded: 09 July 2009 - 08 images)
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Launch of Ocean Recon
Defence Force Recruiting launches Ocean Recon, a new web based recruiting tool aimed at recruiting people into the submarine branch.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2009 - 17 images)
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Rockhampton Opens It's Doors to Visiting Soldiers
Australian and United States personnel took time out from Exercise Talisman Saber 2009 preparations, to say G'day and Howdy to the people of Rockhampton with an open day on the 5 July 2009.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2009 - 06 images)
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"FOOTY" American Style
Soldiers from Australia and the United States shared a friendly game of Gridiron (American Football) during the 4 of July celebrations at Rockhampton whilst on Exercise Talisman Saber 2009.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2009 - 02 images)
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Northern Trident 09
HMAS SYDNEY is currently on the second leg of Northern Trident 09, a worldwide deployment aimed at supporting Government of Australia priorities in selected Western European, North American and Asian Countries.
(Date uploaded: 06 July - 29 images)
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Boss Lift
Employers of the Army Reservists currently deployed to Solomon Islands on Operation ANODE have taken the opportunity to see for themselves what life is really like for their employees currently serving the nation overseas, as part of the Australian Defence Force’s Boss Lift program.
(Date uploaded: 06 July - 21 images)
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A Pacific brotherhood in arms
A PACIFIC brotherhood-in-arms is successfully keeping the peace in Solomon Islands. Troops from Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea form the backbone of military support to the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands during Rotation 18 of Operation ANODE.
(Date uploaded: 06 July - 32 images)
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Range practise
AUSTRALIAN Soldiers deployed on Rotation 18 to the Solomon Islands take the time to ensure their weapons skills stay sharpened by regularly spending time on the range conducting live fire practice.
(Date uploaded: 06 July - 07 images)
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Medical Clinic
MEDICAL help provided by Australian Soldiers to remote villages in the Solomon Islands is saving the lives of young children on a weekly basis.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2009 - 19 images)
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MRTF2 on Patrol in the Baluchi Valley
Patrolling in the green zone was an eye opening experience for members of Combat Team Alpha.
(Date uploaded: 03 July 2009 - 19 images)
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Handover Parade of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force
Command of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force has been officially handed over in Tarin Kowt.
(Date uploaded: 03 July 2009 - 15 images)
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MasterChef Australia
Hosted by Sarah Wilson, MasterChef Australia gives budding chefs the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to develop their cooking skills, to be mentored by the best, and ultimately make a change in their lives.
(Date uploaded: 03 July - 13 images)
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Flying Females Breakfast
The 'Flying Females' Breakfast was the first of many events to be conducted in capital cities around Australia to introduce young women to the many benefits of a flying career in the Royal Australian Air Force.
(Date uploaded: 02 July - 13 images)
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Defence 2020 Youth Challenge 2009 - Canberra
From May until July 2009 a Youth Challenge program will be staged in all states and territories throughout Australia.
(Date uploaded: 02 July - 16 images)
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Opposition Leader visits Afghanistan
The Hon Mr Malcom Turnbull MP, The Hon Miss Julie Bishop MP and Senator The Hon David Johnston MP visit troops in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
(Date uploaded: 01 July - 16 images)
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Defence 2020 Youth Challenge 2009 - Sydney
(Date uploaded: 01 July - 17 images)
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