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Acceptance for Super Hornets A44-202 and A44-204
A detachment of personnel from No.1 Squadron RAAF Base Amberley, comprising of aircrew and maintainers, have deployed to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, USA, in February of 2010.

(Date uploaded: 26 February 2010 - 16 images)
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Fleet Concentration Period, 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a single service fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 Feb – 12 Mar 2010.

Anglesea Cannon Returns Home
A small wooden cannon, donated to the Anglesea Barracks Sergeant's Mess in 1956 by the HMAS Wagga, has travelled the world for nearly 60 years. Regularly "liberated" from the Mess by members of Australian and allied ships, squadrons and units, the cannon has gained a unique history.

Outgoing Commander highlights East Timor Defence Force Development
The Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor, Commodore Stuart Mayer, concludes his four month deployment today (25 February), passing command of the joint Australian and New Zealand force to Colonel Simon Stuart.

38SQN King Airs active around Australia
Agile and reliable transport is now on tap for Australian Defence Force (ADF) units, thanks to the growing fleet of King Airs at Townsville’s No. 38 Squadron.

(Date uploaded: 25 February 2010 - 17 images)
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Fleet Concentration Period ramps up in rough seas
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.

(Date uploaded: 25 February 2010 - 11 images)
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Red Flag 10-03 kicks into gear with the second day of flying
Red Flag 10-03 kicks into gear with the second day of flying seeing ground and aircrews working together to meet exercise commitments.

(Date uploaded: 25 February 2010 - 13 images)
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Defence Minister Faulkner meets with Japan’s Foreign Minister
Japan's Foreign Minister Mr. Katsuya Okada is welcomed by the Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner.

(Date uploaded: 24 February 2010 - 02 images)
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FCP 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.

(Date uploaded: 24 February 2010 - 07 images)
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Red Flag
Red Flag 10-03 gets off to a successful start, with both air and ground crews operating with our US and UK counterparts for the first mission of the exercise.

(Date uploaded: 24 February 2010 - 09 images)
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Fleet Concentration Period HMAS Darwin
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a single service fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 Feb – 12 Mar 2010.

(Date uploaded: 23 February 2010 - 09 images)
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Air Force Chief meets Defence Families Australia
In February each year, the DFA National Delegates come together in Canberra for a week of professional training.

(Date uploaded: 23 February 2010 - 07 images)
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Minister of Defence visit to Puckapunyal Military Area
Senator John Faulkner, Minister for Defence, today visited the Puckapunyal Military Area to both meet with soldiers undergoing corps training and to be briefed by the Commander, Land Warfare Development Centre, Brigadier Mark Holmes.

(Date uploaded: 23 February 2010 - 04 images)
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Red Flag 2010
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and personnel have deployed to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to participate in the United States Air Force’s most advanced international air combat training activity, Exercise Red Flag, which commenced on Sunday 21 February.

(Date uploaded: 22 February 2010 - 06 images)
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Acceptance of the Australian Super Hornet
Acceptance of the Australian Super Hornet, aircraft number A44-203, from Defense Contract Management Agency, USA to Defence Materiel Organisation, Australia, at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, California, USA.

(Date uploaded: 22 February 2010 - 10 images)
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Parade of the Air Force Trophy
To celebrate No. 4 Wing, Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) being awarded the Royal Australian Air Force Trophy for the most proficient Wing of the AAFC for 2009.

(Date uploaded: 22 February 2010 - 10 images)
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HMA Ships Darwin and Sirius conduct a Replenishment at Sea
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.

(Date uploaded: 22 February 2010 - 19 images)
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Flight Lieutenant Megan Horne's children’s book wins two awards
Flight Lieutenant Megan Horne’s children’s book, ‘The Aussie Outback School’, won the Children's Book of the Year award in the Australian Bush Laureate Awards 2010, as well as an award for Children's Song of the Year in the TSA Songwriter's Salute Awards 2010.

(Date uploaded: 22 February 2010 - 05 images)
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Fleet concentration Period 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas, in the vicinity of Jervis Bay and in waters off Newcastle and Eden on the NSW South Coast, the Shoalwater Bay Training Area and Townsville, Queensland during the period 8 February to 12 March 2010.

(Date uploaded: 22 February 2010 - 18 images)
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68th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin
Defence personnel join local dignatries in Darwin to commemorate the Japanese air raids on the city on 19 February 1942, the largest single attack by a foreign force on Australia.

(Date uploaded: 19 February 2010 - 15 images)
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Fleet Concentration Period 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas.

(Date uploaded: 19 February 2010 - 08 images)
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Super Hornet Training Support Services Contract
Raytheon Australia today signed a contract for the provision of capabilities to support Australian Super Hornet operational and training requirements.

(Date uploaded: 19 February 2010 - 03 images)
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Longest serving airman aircrew member in the Air Force
The longest serving airman aircrew member in the Air Force, Warrant Officer (WOFF) Rudy Mech, retires in February 2010 after 42 years in the RAAF.

(Date uploaded: 19 February 2010 - 06 images)
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HMAS Stuart Maintains Pressure On The High Seas
HMAS Stuart is continuing to play a valuable and active role in support of maritime security operations in the Central and Southern Arabian Gulf. The Boarding Party of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) frigate recently boarded 23 vessels over four days, while conducting operations as part of Combined Task Force (CTF) 152.

(Date uploaded: 19 February 2010 - 13 images)
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RAAF Air Traffic Controllers deployed to Haiti
The Australian Defence Force’s contribution to the relief effort in Haiti commenced today with the initial deployment of Royal Australian Air Force Air Traffic Controllers (ATC).

(Date uploaded: 18 February 2010 - 04 images)
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Fleet Concentration Period 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas.

(Date uploaded: 18 February 2010 - 09 images)
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Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan Visits the Troops
On 13 February, Australian Ambassador in Kabul, Paul Foley, accompanied Canadian Ambassador, William Crosbie, on a visit to multi-national Base – Tarin Kowt.

(Date uploaded: 18 February 2010 - 12 images)
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Fleet Concentration Period 2010
The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Concentration Period (FCP 10-1) is a fleet training activity conducted in the East Australian Exercise Areas.

(Date uploaded: 17 February 2010 - 17 images)
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Changing of guard for Australian soldiers – mission continues
Mentoring Task Force - 1 (MTF1) was formally granted authority from the outgoing Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force two (MRTF2) in a handover parade at the Multinational Base in Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.

(Date uploaded: 17 February 2010 - 18 images)
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US Deputy Secretary for Defence Mr William Lynn Meets with MINDEF
United States Deputy Secretary for Defence Mr William Lynn and Senator the Hon. John Faulkner, Minister for Defence at a meeting held at Parliament House today.

(Date uploaded: 16 February 2010 - 02 images)
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No. 36 Squadron assists American Globemaster back in the air
Technicians from No. 36 Squadron were called to RAAF Base Richmond from February 10-13 to provide assistance to a United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster requiring maintenance.

(Date uploaded: 16 February 2010 - 05 images)
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Commander Joint Task Force visits Aussie gunners in Helmand Province Afghanistan
Commander Joint Task Force 633, Major General John Cantwell, visits the Australian Gunners from the 8/12 Medium Regiment serving on Operation Herrick in the Helmand province southern Afghanistan.

(Date uploaded: 12 February 2010 - 29 images)
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Heron UAV
Royal Australian Air Force is operating Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in close collaboration with Canadian Defence forces.

(Date uploaded: 12 February 2010 - 03 images)
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Combat Communication Squadron display
On 04 February 2010, No. 1 Combat Communication Squadron (1CCS) conducted a mock 'deployment' of their equipment on RAAF Base Richmond. The display allowed a number of VIPs from agencies all over Australia to view the equipment and skills unique to 1CCS.

(Date uploaded: 12 February 2010 - 4 images)
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Image gallery Air to air imagery of a Hornet and an F-111
A F/A-18 Hornet from No 3 squadron approaches RAAF Williamtown after a sortie.

(Date uploaded: 12 February 2010 - 11 images)
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sydney
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s most celebrated entertainment attractions. It is a military spectacle performed by Commonwealth and international bands and display teams in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

(Date uploaded: 11 February 2010 - 08 images)
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Army members deploying on Operation HERRICK
A farewell parade was held for 15 members of the Army’s 1st Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, forming the Royal Australian Artillery Troop Afghanistan – 6 (RAA Tp AFG-6) who are deploying on Operation HERRICK.

(Date uploaded: 11 February 2010 - 04 images)
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Preparing for Exercise Red Flag
RAAF aircraft and personnel are deploying to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada to participate in the United States Air Force's most advanced international air combat training activity, Exercise Red Flag, which commences on Sunday 21 February.

(Date uploaded: 11 February 2010 - 17 images)
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo Sydney
Australia's Federation Guard provide a Royal Guard and perform in the Edinburgh Tattoo 2010 in Sydney Australia.

(Date uploaded: 10 February 2010 - 14 images)
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Launch ADFPP 2010
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Support, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, today launched the 2010 Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program (ADFPP).

(Date uploaded: 10 February 2010 - 14 images)
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s most celebrated entertainment attractions. It is a military spectacle performed by Commonwealth and international bands and display teams in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

(Date uploaded: 09 February 2010 - 11 images)
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Special Operations Task Group discuss future with Afghan elders
The Australian Special Operations Task Group with their Afghan partner force have facilitated a major gathering (shura) of village elders and religious leaders in Chenartu, north-east of Tarin Kowt, as part of their current focus on reaching out to Afghan communities across Oruzgan.

(Date uploaded: 09 February 2010 - 16 images)
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RAAF`s new Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
The RAAF`s new Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) now being employed in the skies above Afghanistan, returns to Kandahar Airfield after completing it`s mission on Australia Day.

(Date uploaded: 09 February 2010 - 02 images)
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Shura in the Mirabad Valley Region
A recent shura held with people in the Mirabad Valley Region, has helped pave the way for further development in the area.

(Date uploaded: 09 February 2010 - 9 images)
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Hon Rob Knight visits Camp Phoenix
The Northern Territory Minister for Defence Support, the Hon Rob Knight, has visited Camp Phoenix, the Headquarters of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor, where he had an opportunity to meet with soldiers from Darwin.

MAJGEN John Cantwell, visits members of the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force
The new Commander of Joint Task Force 633 (CJTF633), Major General John Cantwell, has visited members of the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force (MRTF-2).

(Date uploaded: 09 February 2010 - 14 images)
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Troops Pack March to Raise Money for Afghan Kids
Soldiers and officers from all over the world took part in a pack march to raise money for children in Afghanistan.

(Date uploaded: 08 February 2010 - 10 images)
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s most celebrated entertainment attractions. It is a military spectacle performed by Commonwealth and international bands and display teams in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

(Date uploaded: 08 February 2010 - 12 images)
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Military Tattoo Rehersals
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s most celebrated entertainment attractions. It is a military spectacle performed by Commonwealth and international bands and display teams in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

(Date uploaded: 08 February 2010 - 34 images)
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Dr Kelly AM MP War Memorial in Ballarat
The Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP, attends the 6th anniversary of the opening of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat.

(Date uploaded: 08 February 2010 - 05 images)
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East Timor honours returning aussie troops
The President of East Timor, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, has presented medals and expressed his nation’s gratitude to nearly 200 Australian Defence Force Personnel who are about to return home.

ANZAC Ministers Visit Gallipoli
The Australian Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, and his New Zealand counterpart, Minister of Defence, the Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp, today attended ceremonies at Gallipoli honouring fallen ANZACS and Turkish soldiers.

(Date uploaded: 07 February 2010 - 17 images)
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Raising Funds for Haiti
Defence personnel at Russell Offices participated in a touch football competition and sausage sizzle to raise funds for the Red Cross Haiti Appeal.

Hot Water For Hope House Orphanage
AFGHANISTAN is one of the poorest countries on earth with a high proportion of orphans and widows. Health statistics are horrowing, poverty and insecurity are deeply entrenched.

Australian Patrol Boat Operations Demonstrated to East Timorese Defence Chief
The East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) has been provided with a hands-on experience of Australian patrol boat operations during a visit by the Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB) HMAS Albany.

Timor Leste Solidarity Medal
The Chief of the East Timor Defence Force, Major General Taur Matan Ruak and the Australian Ambassador for Timor Leste, His Excellency Peter Heyward, presented the Timor Leste Solidarity Medal (TLSM) and the Australian Service Medal (ASM).

7th Anniversary of the AP3C Orion Operations in the Middle East
Operation SLIPPER is Australia's military contribution to international campaigns against terrorism, countering piracy, and maritime security.

Australian Defence Force members participate in initial stages for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo to be held in Sydney
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the world’s most celebrated entertainment attractions. It is a military spectacle performed by Commonwealth and international bands and display teams in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.

First locally trained C-17A pilots course
The first RAAF pilots to be trained locally to fly the Boeing C-17A Globemaster started their conversion course at RAAF Base Amberley on 01 February 2010.

Ramp ceremony to farewell three fallen Afghan National Army comrades
Members of Australia’s Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force and other Coalition soldiers, lined the airstrip at Forward Operating Base Ripley to farewell three fallen Afghan National Army comrades.

Australian and Afghan soldiers patrol in the Mirabad Valley
A recent shura held with people in the Mirabad Valley Region, has helped pave the way for further development in the area.

Eyes in the Sky
Members of SCANEAGLE UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Group 6 conduct UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) operations in support of multiple elements within the Area of Operations.

CJOP's Visit to TK
Chief of Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Mark Evans, the newly appointed Commander of Joint Task Force 633, Major General John Cantwell and the Deputy Commander of Joint Task Force 633, Brigadier Wayne Budd, have visited soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

Bridge Build
Between the 20th and 25th of December, Engineers , with assistance from the Combat Service Support Company, conducted critical repairs to a bridge over the Teri Rud in the Nayak area, just south of Patrol Base Wali.

Baluchi Valley Patrol
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and their Australian mentors are keeping the pressure on insurgents north of Tarin Kowt.

Zinc FM
Townsville, Zinc FM breakfast radio show DJs Karina and Mazzer are in East Timor to observe the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) at work and see how East Timor has progressed in just over ten years after our troops first arrived.

Military Skills Competition
Australian Army Lance Corporal Ben Warner clears an F-FDTL (Timor Lest Defence Force) soldier's weapon on the Metinaro range during the marksmanship component of the Military Skills Competition (MSC).

Internation Stabilisation Force Australia Day
The Commander of the International Stabilisation Force, Commodore Stuart Mayer, starts the Australia Day activities at Camp Phoenix in Dili, East Timor.