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USS Blue Ridge arrives in Sydney
United States Ship (USS) Blue Ridge enters Sydney Harbour as part of a good will port visit.

(Date uploaded: 30 September - 11 images)
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ADF Air Display Townsville
The Australian Defence Force Air Display was one of the most colourful mounted by the Air Show team since the current series commenced in 2001.

(Date uploaded: 30 September - 24 images)
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A soldier's best friend
The Operational Mentor and Liason Team (OMLT), is situated in bases around Uruzgan Province, Southern Afghanistan. The OMLT's mission is to assist in the development of the 4th Brigade of the Afghan National Army (ANA).

Toowoomba protects Maltese Cargo Ship
HMAS Toowoomba recently spent three days providing close protection to a Maltese bulk carrier after the vessel experienced propulsion difficulties and became stranded in a high risk piracy area North of the Somali coast in the central Gulf of Aden.

HOPE CROSSING for the Residents of Oruzgan Province
Residents of Oruzgan Province have a new crossing thanks to the hard work of Australian Army engineers serving as part of the second rotation of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF-2).

Aussie Mentors see real improvement in Afghan Army colleagues
Operational Mentor and Liaison Teams (OMLTs) are situated in bases around Oruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan.

The Defence Force Air Display Townsville
RAAF Base Townsville showcased over 40 aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, the Australian Army and civilian aircraft from around Australia at the 2009 Open Day.

(Date uploaded: 29 September - 41 images)
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70th Anniversary celebrations No. 10 and 11 Squadrons
70th Anniversary celebrations of the formation of No. 10 and 11 Squadrons held at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

(Date uploaded: 29 September - 17 images)
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Thunderbirds Visit To Childrens Ward
Friday 25th September 2009, member’s of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds visit the Children’s Ward at Townsville Hospital.

(Date uploaded: 29 September - 11 images)
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Visual Trackers Course
Thirty soldiers from Timor-Leste Battle Group VI (TLBG VI) serving with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor have been learning the fine art of visual tracking.

(Date uploaded: 28 September - 05 images)
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38SQN Caribou Flys Over Townsville
To acknowledge the milestone, A4-299 has been painted in 45th Anniversary colours and is seen here over Townsville in the lead up to the Australian Defence Force Air Display and Open Day, Townsville 2009.

Numbers 10 and 11 Squadron 70th Birthday Celebrations
For the first time in history, three generations of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft have flown in formation, across the Adelaide sky.

Final completion of FFG Upgrade
Defence Material Organisation / Thales contractual acceptance and handover of HMAS NEWCASTLE after final completion of FFG Upgrade.

Military working dogs on duty in Townsville
The Defence Force Air Display Townsville is the eighth in the series of annual Air Shows around Australia at major Air Force Bases.

Ramping up for Townsville Air Display and Open Day
Air Commodore (AIRCDRE) Mel Hupfeld, Director-General Air Command Operations, took to the skies from Caboolture and landed at Townsville, piloting the classic P-51D Mustang "Snifter" aircraft.

Aussie and Dutch Soldiers work together to save lives in Afghanistan
The Operational Mentor and Liason Team (OMLT), is situated in bases around Uruzgan Province, Southern Afghanistan. The OMLT's mission is to assist in the development of the 4th Brigade of the Afghan National Army (ANA).

Middle East troops prepare for footy finals
Australian troops serving in the Middle East and Afghanistan are gearing up to support their teams in this year's AFL and NRL finals.

Arrival of USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds"
The United States Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon "Thunderbirds" team from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, arrive at RAAF Base Townsville.

Red sky over Richmond
Sydneysiders woke to a red dawn as a huge dust storm blanketed the city, carried east by gale-force winds of up to 100kph.

HMAS Toowoomba disarms pirate threat
HMAS Toowoomba successfully thwarted a piracy attack by answering a call for assistance and conducting a boarding of a suspect vessel, 50 miles off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden.

Townsville Air Show Media Launch
The event was held at RAAF Base Townsville to launch the Defence Force Air Display and Open Day Townsville 2009.

Memorial for Wing Commander William 'Freddy' Heuke
A small memorial ceremony for Wing Commander William 'Freddy' Heuke (retired) was held by former and current serving members, as well as friends and family members, at Townsville Cenotaph on The Strand.

Half way mark for HMAS Toowoomba
On the 29 May 2009 the Government announced that the ADF would contribute to international efforts to combat piracy off the Horn of Africa. The ADF will formally commence counter-piracy operations in support of Combined Task Force 151 (Counter-Piracy Task Force) in September 2009.

Welcome Home Ceremony for HMAS SYDNEY
The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Sydney has returned to her namesake city today following Northern Trident 2009, an international deployment that took her ship's company to ports across the globe.

(Date uploaded: 21 September - 13 images)
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Exercise Nichi-Gou Trident 2009
92 Wing has deployed an AP-3C Orion to take part in Exercise Nichi-Gou Trident 2009, a bilateral activity between VP-3 Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and 92 Wing Royal Australian Air Force. Nichi-Gou Trident 09 takes place between 16-21 September, exercise conducted from Atsugi Naval Air Facility, Japan.

(Date uploaded: 21 September - 09 images)
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Exercise Olgeta Warrior - Exercise Over
18th September 2009 all land forces participating in Exercise Olgeta Warrior embarked HMAS KANIMBLA to sail home.

(Date uploaded: 21 September - 10 images)
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Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009 - Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
Members participating in Exercise Olgeta Warrior were given the opportunity to visit Bomana War Cemetery whilst in Port Moresby.

(Date uploaded: 21 September - 06 images)
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Closing Ceremony winds up - EX Olgeta Warrior
Papua New Guinea Defence Force and Australian Defence Force troops have been working together for the past six weeks to complete much needed renovations at Goldie River Training Depot.

(Date uploaded: 18 September - 08 images)
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Pack up begins as Exercise Olgeta Warrior draws to a close
Australian Defence Force members at Port Moresby, clean vehicles ready for quarantine inspections prior to returning to Australia from Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009.

(Date uploaded: 17 September - 14 images)
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Greg Combet Congratulates Defence 2020 Students
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel Material and Science, today took part in the Defence 2020 National Participation Challenge at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra.

(Date uploaded: 17 September - 31 images)
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River Fire 2009 Story Bridge Brisbane
A spectacular display of fireworks were exhibited throughout Brisbane on the 12th September to celebrate the annual River Fire Festival. The city of Brisbane displayed the show of fireworks from the Story Bridge, Southbank, Kangaroo Point and the summit of many high rise buildings, concluding the evening with an impressive display from two of No. 6 Squadron’s F-111 aircraft performing the infamous “dump and burn” over the iconic Story Bridge.

Australian Football League Army Award
The award now in its third year recognises match day acts that demonstrate courage, initiative and teamwork - the same values shared by the Australian Army.

Troops land ashore at Tahira Wharf during Exercise Olgeta Warrior
Exercise Tuari Taudia is the name given to the amphibious phase of exercise Olgeta Warrior.

Black Hawk air insertion during Exercise Olgeta Warrior
Exercise Tuari Taudia is the name given to the amphibious phase of exercise Olgeta Warrior.

CAF Driving the ACME Racing Team Car
Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Members would have to be quick if they were going to salute the Chief of Air Forces (CAF’s) new star plated “RAAF 1”, at the ADFA Racing Circuit (aka Netball Courts) last week.

HMAS KANIMBLA, in the lead up to the amphibious phase of Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009
Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and Auastralian Defence Force (ADF) members from Wantok Warrior embark in HMAS KANIMBLA to participate in training and rehearsal activities prior to participating in Exercise Tuari Taudia, the amphibious phase of Exercise Olgeta Warrior.

Military Exercise in PNG visit the Area of Kerea
Forces Commander visit with Commander 3rd Brigade to Exercise Olgeta Warrior. Exercise Olgeta Warrior is a Forces Command scheduled activity with 3rd Brigade acting as the mounting authority.

Air Force Fire-fighters join the fight in support of Middle East operations
Fire-fighters provide an important capability within any deployed force. When combined with other coalition personnel and assests, they form a formidable team that is critical for the safe operation of any airfield.

World War Two sailor receives medal on 87th birthday
Former Royal Australian Navy Sub Lieutenant Donald Reed receives a medal on his 87th birthday.

HMAS Toowoomba
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter on takes the opportunity to conduct deck landing practice on HMAS Toowoomba's flight deck during a day of training during some in company time in the Gulf of Oman.
HMAS Toowoomba is part of a task force involved in anti-piracy operations in the region.

Workshop team keeps MRTF equipment in shape
The skilled soldiers from the workshops at Camp Holland are a critical asset, ensuring operations in Afghanistan continue. The soldiers from the workshops are part of the second rotation of the Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force.

End of the horizon for our Caribou
The iconic DHC-4 Caribou will take hard earned retirement from Air Force this December, following 45 years of service to Australia.

(Date uploaded: 09 September 2009 - 11 images)
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HMAS Darwin and Success on Exercise off the coast of Malaysia
Two Royal Australian Navy ships have joined their Malaysian counterparts for Exercise Mastex, a combined maritime warfare exercise being conducted in the Malacca Straits, Malaysia.

(Date uploaded: 08 September 2009 - 18 images)
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TS Young Endeavour circumnavigates Australia
TS Young Endeavour arrived in Darwin in August. This is the ships 6 port visit as she circumnavigates Australia.

(Date uploaded: 08 September 2009 - 06 images)
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NT 09 - Commemorates the 64th Anniversary to The End of the War in the Pacific in Pearl Harbour
Members from the Pacific Fleet Band - Hawaii, along with members of the RAN Band, provide a musical ensemble prior to the start of the 64th Anniversary of The End of the War in the Pacific, in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii, during a ceremony held onboard the USS Missouri Memorial.

(Date uploaded: 08 September 2009 - 08 images)
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Funeral for FLGOFF Michael Herbert
Family and friends, along with government and military representatives, gather for the funeral of Flying Officer Michael Herbert at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide.

(Date uploaded: 07 September 2009 - 08 images)
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Exercise Olgeta Warrior ramps up with Exercise Wantok Warrior
Members of the Amphibious Task Group, visited Kerea, where the Australian Army are under going jungle training for Exercise Wantok Warrior.

(Date uploaded: 07 September 2009 - 10 images)
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Busy times for HMAS KANIMBLA's Ships Army Detachment during Exercise Olgeta Warrior
Landing craft Medium's play a key role in the transportation of vehicles, personnel and equipment, from HMAS KANIMBLA tor the shores of Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009.

(Date uploaded: 07 September 2009 - 11 images)
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Boarding Party Training during Exercise Olegeta warrior
Members of the Papua New Guinea Navy from HMPNGS Seeadler, conduct Boarding Party Training Exercise aboard HMAS KANIMBLA during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009.

(Date uploaded: 07 September 2009 - 23 images)
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Blackhawks on task during Exercise Olgeta Warrior
Pilots of 5 Aviation from Townsville, conduct High Density Altitude and Navigation Training in the mountains of Papua New Guinea.

(Date uploaded: 07 September 2009 - 09 images)
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Air Force to Begin Operating Unmanned Aerial System
Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, has announced that the Royal Australian Air Force has acquired Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in close collaboration with Canadian Defence forces.

(Date uploaded: 07 September 2009 - 02 images)
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Pacific Partnership 2009
HMA Ships BETANO and WEWAK crews worked long, hard days on ship to shore support and expeditionary medical programs during the US Navy’s humanitarian civic assistance mission PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2009.

(Date uploaded: 03 September 2009 - 08 images)
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Exercise CHONG JU
The Goulburn Valley echoed to the crump of high explosives and the whine of screaming engines this week as EX CHONG JU steamrolled through Puckapunyal.

(Date uploaded: 04 September - 12 images)
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Funeral for PLTOFF Robert Carver
Family and friends, along with government and military representatives, gather for the funeral of Pilot Officer Robert Carver at St Luke’s Cathedral in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Excerise Elang Ausindo 09
Exercise Ausindo is a bi-lateral air combat exercise between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Indonesian Air Force (TNI_AU).

HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Madang Harbour during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009
HMAS KANIMBLA sails into Madang Harbour, Papua New Guinea, in the lead up to Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009.

Troops visit the locals of Madang during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009
Leading Seaman Marine Technician, Bryan Alexander and Signalman Timothy Stoyles from 17 Signal Regiment, meet some of the local boys and have a quick putt on the green at Madang, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009.

Australian and Coalition Special Forces find new weapons Cache
Operation SLIPPER is Australia's military contribution to coalition efforts against international terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.

Mass School Program at RAAF Base Amberley
Students from Ipswich and Brisbane schools attended RAAF Base Amberley to participate in the Mass School Program.

(Date uploaded: 03 September - 14 images)
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Gapuwiyak indigenous community gets to ride the wind in the Air Force Balloon
The Balloon went to Gapuwiyak, an Indigenous community 230km south-west of Nhulunbuy, for three days to show the balloon and give people from the community and others around it, the opportunity to get up close to it and go for a tethered ride.

Legacy Remembrance Ceremony-Sydney
Legacy week is the annual national appeal to raise awareness and funds for the families of our deceased Veterans.

Exercise Olgeta Warrior 2009
Olgeta Warrior 09 is a joint Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) exercise which will enhance the interoperability of both nations.

Public Consultation – Super Hornet Operations at RAAF Amberley
Super Hornet flying operations are being assessed through a Public Environment Report process.

Army Participation in Blue September Cancer Awarness
The Chief of Army launched Army's participation in Blue September cancer awareness campaign.

Arnhem Drifter, Drifts over the Top End
The Balloon went to Nhulunbuy (Gove) to show the balloon and give people from the town and others around it, the opportunity to get up close to it and go for a tethered ride.