Family and friends gathered at Garden Island to farewell their loved ones departing on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation. The ship will deploy for six months as a part of Operation Slipper, the Australian Defence Force contribution to the international campaign against terrorism, counter piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and maritime security.
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From Left Peter Brandon, Shayne Brandon , Melissa Vaarwerk, Laura Vaarwerk, and Dominic Vaarwerk, prepare to farewell Melissa as she departs on HMAS Melbourne.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Able Seaman Steward Michael Kotiw, was farewelled by family and dear friends as he prepared to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation. From left Ms Megan Mitchem, Bernadette Kotiw, Able Seaman Steward Michael Kotiw, Myles James Kotiw, Pamela Flemming, and Leading Seaman Steward Erin Weston.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Seaman Ashley Callaghan, was farewell by her family Peter Callaghan, Nomi Callaghan, and Chris Callaghan as she prepared to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Petty Officer Steward Adam Thompson was joined by his wife Ailsa, five year-old Keira and three year-old Alexandra as he prepared to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Leading Seaman Writer Marcus Parkinson is farewelled by his wife Kerri and twin boys Owen and Lucas as he prepared to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Petty Officer (PO) Nathan Gale with his mother Kathy Doering as PO Gale prepares to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Able Seaman Justin Macey prepares to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation, saying goodbye to three-week-old son Zain and partner Electra Stevens.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Leading Seaman Scott Gordon farewells wife Holly Gordon as HMAS MELBOURNE prepares to depart Garden Island.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Able Seaman Jude Gregory farewells Yolendi Gregory as he prepares to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, AM, CSC, RAN talks to Seaman Combat Systems Operator Dominic Roleff and his family before HMAS MELBOURNE departs Garden Island for Operation Slipper.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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HMAS MELBOURNE'S Lieutenant Matt O'Loughin's son Liam shakes hands with Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane AO, CSM, RAN.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Able Seaman Leigh Mason is farewelled by wife Celeste and children Erin 11 months, Max four years-old, and Alex six years-old.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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From left Petty Officer Naval Police Coxswain (NPC) BJ Goldsack, Chief Petty Officer NPC L Coleman, LSNPC R. Woodward, Leading Seaman NPC S. Hine.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Lieutenant James Lawless farewells his partner before departing on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Petty Officer Luke Grimmond holds onto his two year-old son Zac before departing on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Able Seaman Ian Devenish, is farewelled by partner Tamare Dyke as he prepared to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE from Garden Island.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Tracy Bowman holds onto her one year-old daughter Isabelle and farewells partner Leading Seaman Jonathon Ward as he departs on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Leading Seaman Jonathon Ward holds onto his one year-old daughter Isabelle before departing on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Able Seaman Jude Gregory farewells Yolendi Gregory as he prepares to depart on HMAS MELBOURNE to the Middle East Area of Operation.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Family and Friends wave farewell as HMAS Melbourne departs.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Family and Friends wave farewell as HMAS Melbourne departs.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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Family and Friends wave farewell as HMAS Melbourne departs.
(Date taken: 16 August 2010)
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