School visits to RAAF Darwin
School visits to RAAF Darwin provides the local Northern Territory community with a first-hand insight into Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 18 images)
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Aircraft Technicians work on an F-111 engine during an engine change
Ground crews work tirelessly to ensure the F-111 is ready to go for the next mission of Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Air Commodore Mel Hupfeld, Officer Conducting the Exercise participates in an exercise sortie in an F-111
Air Commodore Mel Hupfeld, Commander Air Combat Group and an F/A-18 Hornet Pilot, participated in an exercise sortie in an F-111 during Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Royal Thai Air Force Chief visits Exercise Pitch Black
Exercise Pitch Black aims to enhance the interoperability between the participating nations of Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Singapore, as well as further develop relations between the international partners.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 09 images)
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Major General Cantwell spends time with Sarbi
After a fourteen month absence in the wilds of Afghanistan, Sarbi the Australian Army Explosive Detection Dog is starting to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle as she waits out her quarantine time in the United Arab Emirates before her return to Australia.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Barrier Crew at work
As the sun sets over Darwin, members of No. 13 Squadron barrier crew check the airfield arrestor systems prior to the next wave of military aircraft landings.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Air Commodore Mel Hupfeld prepares to launch
Air Commmodore Mel Hupfeld, Commander Air Combat and an F/A-18 Hornet Pilot, participated in an F-111 sortie during Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Air Base Command Post
Personnel from 13 (City of Darwin) Squadron staff the Air Base Command Post (ABCP) working around the clock providing the liaison and management of essential support services like refuelling, security, tarmac management and accommodation for exercise Pitch Black 2010.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 03 images)
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Students from Darwin Middle School visit EX Pitch Black
School visits to RAAF Darwin provides the local Northern Territory community with a first-hand insight into Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 03 images)
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Jets take off
Hardly a cloud in the sky but there is thunder in the air as military jets from Australia, Singapore and Thailand take to the skies over the Northern Territory.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Chefs of Pitch Black
Over the three week period of Exercise Pitch Black, catering staff at the airmen’s mess, sergeant’s mess, officer’s mess and the ration store at RAAF Darwin, will prepare and produce over 31500 high quality nutritious dining room meals and 4500 in-flight meals
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Mercy Medics and Dental staff in Ambon, Indonesia
Medical and dental teams from United States Naval Ship Mercy are providing services to the local Indonesian people as part of Pacific Partnership 2010.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 14 images)
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Aussie Sappers in Ambon, Indonesia
Fifteen combat engineers from Second Combat Engineer Regiment are undertaking renovation and construction tasks in Ambon, Indonesia as part of Pacific Partnership 2010.
(Date uploaded: 30 July 2010 - 06 images)
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817 Squadron Sea King SHARK 22 lands on the forecastle of HMAS Kanimbla
The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Cancer Council's Daffodil Day awareness on RAAF base Edinburgh
Elliot and father Simon (front right) visited RAAF Base Edinburgh as part of a campaign to raise awareness for Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day is one the key fundraising events for the Cancer Council.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Exercise Pitch Black 2010 Faces of support personnel
Various support elements including communications, administration, logistics, medical and security are providing essential support to air and ground crews participating in Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 18 images)
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Exercise Pitch Black 2010 Faces of aircraft technicians
The Hornets from RAAF Williamtown, NSW are operating from Darwin during the exercise as part of 'blue' force alongside the Republic of Singapore, Royal Thailand and Royal New Zealand Air Forces.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Exercise RIMPAC 2010 RAAF AP 3C Orion snaps an allied submarine
2 Orions and support crews from 11 Squadron 92 Wing (RAAF Edinburgh) have been attending RIMPAC to exercise their maritime warfare and surveillance capabilities.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 02 images)
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Combined forces Diving Teams
The Australian Clearance Diving Teams worked in conjunction with the USN EODMU 1 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit One, FDU-P - Canadian Fleet Diving Unit - Pacific, GDP-M - Groupe Plongeur Demineur Meditarranee and Netherlands Very Shallow Water MCM Unit and the MCDTG - Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Task Group during RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 01 image)
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Primary School students visit RAAF Base Darwin
School visits to RAAF Darwin provides the local Northern Territory community with a first-hand insight into Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Exercise Pitch Black 2010 Search and Rescue exercise
Crash Response Teams at RAAF Base Darwin were tested when Pilot Officer Michael Keightley, an F/A-18 Hornet Pilot from No. 3 Squadron RAAF Williamtown, NSW simulated an ejection from his aircraft as part of a Search and Rescue scenario during Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Exercise RIMPAC 2010 2 RAR helps re-supply USS Cleveland
Soldiers from Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 108 Battery 4th Field Regiment, and 16 Field Squadron 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment are embarked aboard the Austin-Class amphibious transport dock ship (LPD 7) USS Cleveland for the amphibious phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 29 July 2010 - 05 images)
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High Range Patrol Base visit by Maj-Gen John Caligari
Patrol bases have been replicated in Australia at the Townsville Field Training Area to train soldiers going to Afghanistan by 3 CER as part of the TFTA MEAO Replication Project at High Range.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Shark 22 lands on HMAS KANIMBLA
HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii as part of the Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 03 images)
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RIMPAC- Fleet Portrait
All the Units, representing the 14 Nations that participated in RIMPAC 2010, conducted a PHOTEX off the coast of Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 02 images)
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Indonesian's Farewelled from HMAS Kanimbla
HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii along with United States Ships Cleveland and Bonhomme Richard as part of the Amphibious Task Group.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Embarked Forces Depart HMAS KANIMBLA
HMAS Kanimbla goes to Action Stations during the tactical phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010 for the Amphibious Assault and Offload of the embarked forces.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 12 images)
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US Marine helicopter lands on on HMAS KANIMBLA
HMAS Kanimbla is again hosting Infantry and Marines from Canada, the United States and Indonesia for the last week of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 09 images)
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Pitch Black 2010 visit by the Northern Territory Administrator
An informal visit to the operations of Exercise Pitch Black 2010 by the Administrator of the Northern Territory Mr. Tom Pauling AO QC.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 03 images)
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Soldiers Conduct Routine Patrol of Solomon Island Correctional Centre Perimeter
Soldiers of CTF 635 conduct a routine patrol around the perimeter of Honiara’s Rove Central Correctional Centre in the Solomon Islands.
(Date uploaded: 28 July 2010 - 12 images)
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HMAS Parramatta Fault finding drill
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 07 images)
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AP-3C Orions from 11 Squadron at RIMPAC 2010
11 Squadron (RAAF Edinburgh) deployed two AP-3C Orions and 93 personnel to RIMPAC 2010 which is the largest maritime military exercise of its kind in the world.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 10 images)
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RAN's Sea King Helicopters at RIMPAC
This is the last time the RAN's Sea King helicopters are scheduled to participate in a RIMPAC. They are due to be decommissioned in 2011.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 03 images)
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Images of the Fleet at RIMPAC
A Photographic Exercise (PHOTEX) was undertaken during Exercise RIMPAC 2010 involving 28 ships and four submarines from the Navies of Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore and South Korea as well as the US Carrier Strike Group Seven.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 11 images)
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Exercise RIMPAC 2010 Combined forces Clearance Diving Teams
Group photo of the Combined forces Clearance Diving Teams at RIMPAC 2010. Taken at the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit, Hickam Airforce Base, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 01 image)
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Exercise RIMPAC 2010 Support Staff tour the memorial grounds
The Support Staff for the Australian National Command Element toured the USS Arizona Memorial site, which included a walk around the memorial grounds, a tour on the USS Bowfin and the USS Missouri, during RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 10 images)
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Exercise RIMPAC 2010 No 817SQN assists with vertical replenishment operations
Soldiers from Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 108 Battery 4th Field Regiment, and 16 Field Squadron 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment are embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship (LPD 7) USS Cleveland for the amphibious phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 09 images)
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United States Navy Captain Lisa Franchetti, Pacific Partnership 2010 Mission Commander, visited HMAS Labuan to thank the ship's company for their hard work and hospitality
United States Navy Captain Lisa Franchetti, commodore of the hospital ship USNS Mercy, visited HMAS Labuan in her capacity as Pacific Partnership Mission Commander to thank the ship's company for their hard work and hospitality.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 05 images)
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ADF medical personnel and other Pacific Partnership team members provide medical care to locals on the Island of Halmahera
ADF medical and dental personnel were part of a 40-person team operating a medical and dental clinic in the town of Sofifi on Halmahera Island during Pacific Partnership 2010.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 07 images)
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HMAS Labuan and Tarakan operate in the North Maluku islands during Pacific Partnership 2010
HMA Ships Labuan and Tarakan are operating in the North Maluku Islands in Indonesia as part of Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10).
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 20 images)
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Flightdeck personnel Hard at work on the flight deck of USS Bonhomme Richard
The US Wasp-Class amphibious assault ship (LHD 6) USS Bonhomme Richard is host to a contingent of international personnel and also a stream of personnel conducting a short exchange from the Australian Landing Platform Amphibious ship, HMAS Kanimbla.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 14 images)
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RIMPAC RAN Band performs on USS Cleveland and USS Bonhomme Richard
Musicians of the Royal Australian Navy Band are currently aboard the US Wasp Class amphibious assault ship (LHD 6) the USS Bonhomme Richard, for a short period to provide entertainment for the crew and small contingent of international personnel currently embarked.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 09 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla cross decks with USS Cleveland
HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii along with United States Ships Cleveland and Bonhomme Richard as part of the Amphibious Task Group.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 09 images)
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International Night
An International Night comprising a banquet of Australian, Thai, Singaporean and New Zealand cuisine was enjoyed by members of all nations participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2010.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 06 images)
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HMAS Parramatta toxic hazard drill
Just like the ship herself the crew of HMAS Parramatta operate like a well oiled machine as they work through a toxic hazard drill as part of their daily routine during their tour of duty in the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO).
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Navy Clearance Divers Mentor Royal Solomon Islands Police In Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Clearance Divers conduct Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) clearance training with Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) Divers at White Bay Village in the Solomon Islands.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 12 images)
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HMAS Parramatta Approach, Assist and Visit (AAV)
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 05 images)
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HMAS Parramatta takes on fresh produce
Resembling a country farmers' market for a little while, the Quarter Deck of HMAS Parramatta was transformed in the middle of her tour of duty in the Middle East Area of Operations with the arrival of fresh produce in a dhow off the northern coast of Somalia.
(Date uploaded: 27 July 2010 - 07 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla replenishment at sea
It is replenishment at sea - liquid (RAS-L) day for many ships taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). HMAS Kanimbla and five other ships took turns in topping up fuel from USNS Bridge.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 07 images)
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HMAS Parramatta Stokers serve up dinner
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 03 images)
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HMAS Parramatta staying alert
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 04 images)
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HMAS Parramatta resupply at sea
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 12 images)
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HMAS Parramatta maintenance never stops
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 05 images)
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HMAS Parramatta boarding party
HMAS Parramatta is deployed for six months to the Middle East Area of Operations as part of Operation Slipper, The Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the International campaign against terrorism, countering piracy in the Gulf of Aden, and maritime security.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Timber Creek
No. 41 Wing personnel are deployed at Timber Creek for the duration of Exercise Pitch Black 2010 to maintain the radar which provides the air picture across the Northern Territory.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 09 images)
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RAAF aircraft take off from Darwin
As part of Exercise Pitch Black 2010, Australian F/A-18 Hornets are flying with and against military aircraft from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Singapore as part of the RAAF's major combat flying exercise for 2010.
(Date uploaded: 26 July 2010 - 02 images)
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Amalgamation parade of CSU-EDN and No 24 Squadron
Combat Support Unit Edinburgh (CSU-EDN) and Number 24 Squadron has amalgamated to become Number 24 Squadron.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 14 images)
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WGCDR Terry van Haren Achieved 3000th Hour Flying FA-18 Hornets
Commanding Officer No. 3 Squadron, Wing Commander Terry van Haren, achieved his 3000th hour flying F/A-18 Hornets during an Exercise Pitch Black sortie.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Pitch Black 2010
As part of Exercise Pitch Black 2010, Australian FA/18 Hornets are flying with and against military aircraft from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Singapore as part of the RAAF's major combat flying exercise for 2010.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Australian Medics Share Expertise And Experience With Local Honiaria Hospital Medical Staff
Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy Medics of Combined Task Force 635 (CTF 635) assist local medical staff with the night shift at Honiara Hospital in the Solomon Islands.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Pitch Black 2010 Pilots and Avionics Technician
The Royal Australian Air Force's iconic F-111's are undertaking their last Exercise Pitch Black. The venerable long range strike bombers will remain an integral part of Australia's defence, and maintenance of regional air superiority, up until they are retired at the end of 2010.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Pitch Black 2010 F-111's Ready to Take Off
The Royal Australian Air Force's iconic F-111's are participating in their last major exercise prior to their retirement later in 2010.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 04 images)
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Australian WWI soldier remembered
World War I soldier, Private Alan James Mather was today laid to rest with full military honours in a solemn ceremony held by the Australian Army at the Prowse Point Military Cemetery, Ploegsteert, Belgium.
(Date uploaded: 23 July 2010 - 22 images)
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Private Nathan Bewes Farewelled
Private Nathan Bewes was farewelled by family, friends and comrades in Murwillumbah today (22 July).
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Australian Clearance Diving Teams Partcipated in Combined Training Exercise
The Australian Clearance Diving Teams (AUSTCDT) partcipated in a combined training exercise with the US Navy Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit and the US Coast Guard Divers, off the coast of Pearl Harbor Hawaii, for RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 09 images)
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No. 6 Squadron F-111 Aircraft Taxiing
The Royal Australian Air Force's iconic F-111s are participating in Exercise Pitch Black for the final time before they are decommissioned from service at the end of the year.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 04 images)
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CTF 635 Conducts Routine Night Patrol Of Honiaria
Soldiers of Combined Task Force 635 (CTF 635) conduct a routine night patrol of the streets of Honiara with Participating Police Force (PPF) Officers from Samoa and New Zealand.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Australian, Thai and Singaporean Air Forces Combine
Pilots from the participating nations of Australia and Thailand were invited to view the Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16s at RAAF Darwin, NT for a familiarisation visit during Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Refueling RSAF E-2C Hawkeye
Both air-to-air and ground refuelling is a vital component for aircrews operating during Exercise Pitch Black.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 13 images)
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No. 3 Squadron Ground Crews Performing After Flight Checks
No. 3 Squadron ground crews perform after flight checks on the F/A-18 Hornets as they return from another Exercise Pitch Black mission.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Menin Gate Ceremony
Private Alan James Mather of the 33rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, was today remembered at the Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium.
(Date uploaded: 22 July 2010 - 11 images)
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Operation Care Fun Run in the UAE
Operation Care Australian Defence Force Deployed personnel in the United Arab Emirates - 10km Fun Run.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 12 images)
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AP-3C Orions Conduct Flight Operations as part of RIMPAC 2010
The AP-3C Orions conducted flight Operations as part of Rim-of-the-Pacific 2010, Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Navy transports Soldiers
HMAS WEWAK, a Royal Australian Navy Landing Craft Heavy (LCH), has transported two platoons of Australian and Tongan soldiers back from the island of Malaita to their base in Guadalcanal.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 15 images)
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Royal Australian Navy Conducts Amphibious Landing With Royal Solomon Island Police
HMAS WEWAK, a Royal Australian Navy Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) has conducted an amphibious landing exercise with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI) personnel at Kakabona Beach in the Solomon Islands.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 07 images)
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No. 2 Expeditionary Health Squadron Perform Familiarisation Training
Medical personnel from RAAF Base Williamtown are in Tindal to support the increased number of personnel currently being accommodated at the base during Exercise Pitch Black 2010.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Personnel from Joint Interface Control Cell
The Joint Interface Control Cell is based at RAAF Base Tindal, where personnel plan and manage data links to support Exercise Pitch Black 2010.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 02images)
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Private Alan James Mather - Battle Of Messines
On 7 June 1917, 19 mines, containing over a million pounds of ammonal between them, were exploded under the German lines south of the Belgian village of Messines and heralded the beginning of a new offensive on the Western front, the battle of Messines.
(Date uploaded: 21 July 2010 - 02 images)
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ADF members help complete the first phase of Pacific Partnership 2010 in Indonesia
Twenty-five ADF personnel as well as both ships’ companies from HMA Ships Labuan and Tarakan have completed the first phase of Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10) endeavours in Indonesia in the North Maluku Islands.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 15 images)
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Member of the Royal Australian Air Force ramp up activities on Day One of operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2010
2010 marks the final year the F-111s will take part in the exercise before they are decommissioned from service later this year.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16's taxi for a sortie
A Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 taxies for a sortie at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Pitch Black 2010.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 02 images)
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Amphibious Assault Vehicles on board HMAS Kanimbla
Fox Company Embarked Forces consisting of United States Manine Corp, Royal Candian Regiment and Indonesian Marine Corp disembarked from HMAS Kanimbla via Amphibious Assault Vehichles (AAVP7 RAMRS) with a succesful return of all AAVs to HMAS Kanimbla as part of the second phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 16 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla at work
HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii as part of the Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 11 images)
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King Neptune Visits ADF Members on USN Mercy
Australian Defence Force personnel join in with the 'crossing the line' ceremony activities with United States military and civilian personnel while crossing the equator into the south.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 04 images)
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Fromelles 250th Re-interment and Cemetery Opening
The last of 250 Australian and British World War I troops recovered from the mass grave at Pheasant Wood have been re-interred with full military honours in Fromelles, France.
(Date uploaded: 20 July 2010 - 22 images)
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44 Wing Telecommunications Riggers Demonstrate their Pole-top Rescue Procedure
No. 44 Wing Telecommunications Riggers demonstrate their pole-top rescue procedure at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin.
(Date uploaded: 19 July 2010 - 11 images)
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Aussie Soldiers embarked on USS Cleveland
Soldiers from Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 108 Battery 4th Field Regiment, and 16 Field Squadron 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment are embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship (LPD 7) USS Cleveland for the amphibious phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 19 July 2010 - 10 images)
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Charting A Brighter Future In The Solomon Islands
The Royal Australian Navy's Deployable Giospatial Support Team (DGST) has began conducting survey evolutions at Kakabona Beach in the Solomon Islands in support of Operation ANODE.
(Date uploaded: 19 July 2010 - 10 images)
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Australian and British soldiers prepare for the official opening of the Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery
Australian and British soldiers prepare for the official opening of the Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Military Cemetery and the re-interment of the final and 250th soldier found in the mass grave at Pheasant Wood.
(Date uploaded: 19 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Fromelles Community Conducts Annual Battle Ceremony
The French community of Fromelles has conducted its annual ceremony to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles.
(Date uploaded: 19 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Press Conference for the Launch of Exercise Pitch Black
The launch officially opened Exercise Pitch Black with flying between the international forces to commence next week.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Opening Proceedings for Exercise Pitch Black
The ceremony was part of opening proceedings for Exercise Pitch Black 2010.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 06 images)
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92 Wing Prepare an Air launched Harpoon Missile
The weapon was launched from an RAAF AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft and successfully found its target, the former United States Navy, Amphibious Carrier USS New Orleans.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 03 images)
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Memorial For Private Nathan Bewes
A memorial service to honour Private Nathan Bewes memory was held by his unit, The 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), at the 6RAR Memorial, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera on Friday morning, 16 July.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Patrol Base Transfer of Authority in Chora Valley
"Having worked closely with Australian forces during the past four years, the Netherlands’ officially passed command of a patrol base in the Chora Valley, Uruzgan Province, to the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Combined Team-Uruzgan (CT-U) last week.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 11 images)
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Graduation Parade for Navy Recruit School General Entry 281, Moran Division
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Alan Griffin and the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane AO CSM, RAN reviewing the graduates.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 09 images)
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Change of Command Ceremony - USS Cleveland
Soldiers from Bravo Company 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 108 Battery 4th Field Regiment, and 16 Field Squadron 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment are embarked aboard the amphibious transport dock ship (LPD 7) USS Cleveland for the amphibious phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 07 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla conducting a Replenishment at sea with USNS Guadalupe and USS Bonhomme Richard
HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii as part of the Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Boarding exercise on board HMAS Kanimbla
HMAS Kanimbla is currently operating off the coast of Hawaii along with United States Ships Cleveland and Bonhomme Richard as part of the Amphibious Task Group.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 07 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla personnel exchange program with USS Cleveland
HMAS Kanimbla conducted a personnel exchange program with USS Cleveland to gain a better understanding on how amphibious ships are run, also so our Australian sailors can have a better appreciation on how other nations Navy’s operate.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 11 images)
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Joint Battlefield Airspace Controllers Prepare for Pitch Black
Exercise Pitch Black 2010 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex Air Exercise with participation by Australian Defence Force and international personnel.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Aircraft Arrive at RAAF Base Darwin for Pitch Black
Exercise Pitch Black 2010 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex Air Exercise with participation by Australian Defence Force and international personnel.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 21 images)
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Hornets Arrive in Darwin for Pitch Black
Exercise Pitch Black 2010 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest and most complex Air Exercise with participation by Australian Defence Force and international personnel.
(Date uploaded: 16 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Repatriation Ceremony for Private Nathan Bewes
A ramp ceremony to repatriate the body of the Australian Soldier killed in Afghanistan on the 9th of July was held on the 15th of July in Queensland at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 13 images)
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Memorial service held in the UAE for Private Nathan Bewes
A memorial service and ramp ceremony to farewell Private Nathan Bewes took place at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 12 images)
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HMA Ships Newcastle and Warramunga conducted missile firings on the Pacific Missile Range Facility
HMA Ships Newcastle and Warramunga conducted a SAMEX on the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) to test the operation of integrated multi-ship defence against multiple targets with SM-2, Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM), Nulka and Chaff.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Members from 2 RAR join in for RIMPAC
Members from 2 RAR joined in with the U.S. Marines and Royal Tongan Marines for some rigorous U.S. Marine training as part of the amphibious contingent training for RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 13 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla
The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 08 images)
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HMAS Warramunga engages Ex-USS New Orleans
Ex-USS New Orleans served in the United States Navy between 1968 and 1997. The ship was used for high end multi-national target practice during Exercise RIMPAC 2010, being fired upon by Harpoon missiles, laser guided bombs and finally a barrage of naval gun fire from eight ships.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 08 images)
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HMAS Warramunga - Harpoon Missile Firing
This firing exercise allowed HMAS Warramunga and a RAAF AP 3C to participate in a multi-national Harpoon firing, with air and surface units from Canada and the United States, to determine the operational effectiveness of the ADF against realistic threat surface combatants in an open ocean scenario.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 05 images)
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2010 Defence Experience Tour
Fifty Year 11 students and teachers have taken part in the,2010 Defence Experience Tour as part of the Defence Technical Scholarship program.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 15 images)
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His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi visits the Australian facilities at Al Minhad Airbase UAE
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces visited the Australian National Headquarters at Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
(Date uploaded: 15 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Launch of Open Universities Australia partnership
Partners of Australian Defence Force members are set to benefit from Defence's new Partner Education and Employment Program and partnership between Defence and Open Universities Australia, officially launched today by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel Alan Griffin at Duntroon.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2010 - 09 images)
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Heavy Landing Craft join Pacific Partnership 2010
HMA Ships Labuan and Tarakan have joined United States Naval Ship (USNS) Mercy in the Maluku islands, Indonesia for a ten-week mission in the three host nations, providing essential ship-to-shore logistics as part of Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10).
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2010 - 11 images)
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Chief Of Navy Unveils Memorial for Junior Recruits
A memorial was unveiled and dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the start of Junior Recruit training in the former HMAS Leeuwin by the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane, AO, CSM, RAN himself a former Junior Recruit.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Boss Lift and the ADFPP members - experience life on the Solomon Islands
Civilian employers of Defence Force reservists have experience first hand the conditions and challenges faced by their employees whilst serving on operations overseas.
(Date uploaded: 14 July 2010 - 19 images)
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Australian Clearance Divers conduct a fast roping exercise
The Australian Clearance Dive Team Four (AUSCDT 4) conducts training for fast rope insertions by helicopter.
(Date uploaded: 13 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Private Bewes commences final journey home
Around 1500 ISAF and Afghan National Army personnel lined the road to the Multinational Base Tarin Kowt Airfield on 12 July 2010 to farewell Australian soldier Private Nathan Bewes who was killed in an Improvised Explosive Device blast in Chora on 9 July.
(Date uploaded: 13 July 2010 - 12 images)
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ADF personnel farewell Japanese Defence Ship Kunisaki departing Singapore during PP10
Australian Defence Force and partner nation personnel man the rails of United States Naval Ship (USNS) Mercy to farewell Japanese Defence Ship Kunisaki as they part ways on departure from Singapore during Pacific Partnership 2010. USNS Mercy is enroute to Indonesia to conduct disaster relief exercises.
(Date uploaded: 12 July 2010 - 05 images)
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United States Marine Corps conduct launch and recovery training from the tank deck of HMAS Kanimbla
The AAVP7 RAMRS joined HMAS Kanimbla whilst alongside in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii prior to the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 12 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Shark 22 takes off on RIMPAC
It is one of three Sea King MK50A helicopters from 817 Squadron embarked on HMAS Kanimbla for Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 12 July 2010 - 04 images)
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Solomon Islands 32nd Independence Anniversary parade
Civilian employers of Defence Force reservists have experienced first-hand the conditions and challenges faced by their employees whilst serving on operations overseas.
(Date uploaded: 12 July 2010 - 09 images)
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Participants of Exercise Boss Lift and the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program visit villagers
Civilian employers of Defence Force reservists have experienced first-hand the conditions and challenges faced by their employees whilst serving on operations overseas.
(Date uploaded: 12 July 2010 - 06 images)
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ADF Parliamentary Program participants in the Solomons
Civilian employers of Defence Force reservists have experienced first-hand the conditions and challenges faced by their employees whilst serving on operations overseas.
(Date uploaded: 12 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Private Nathan Bewes
(Date uploaded: 10 July 2010 - 01 images)
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Private Scott Palmer - farewelled in Darwin
Private Scott Palmer was laid to rest today (Saturday 10 July 10) after a service in Darwin.
Private Palmer was killed in action during a Commando-led rotary wing strike operation in Afghanistan on 21 June.
(Date uploaded: 10 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Exercise RIMPAC 2010 HMAS Kanimbla
HMAS Kanimbla slipped from Pearl Harbor to commence manoeuvres for Exercise RIMPAC 2010 sea phase. Infantry and marines from Canada, the United States, and Indonesia are embarked on the ship for the first phase of the exercise.
(Date uploaded: 08 July 2010 - 15 images)
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The toil of filming a ratings winner
Masterchef Australia filmed at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney, where the nine remaining contestants were put through a gruelling two-hour bush trek and to cook for 100 hungry soldiers.
(Date uploaded: 08 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Navy Musicians - Rock - in Hawaii
The Royal Australian Navy Band Sea Deployment Group joined forces with the Pacific Fleet Band to march in a Fourth of July (American Independence Day) Parade in the Hawaiian town of Kailua.
(Date uploaded: 08 July 2010 - 16 images)
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International Troops Embark on board HMAS Kanimbla
Troops from three different countries come together on board HMAS Kanimbla in preparation for the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC 2010.
(Date uploaded: 08 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Prime Minister visits HMAS Broome
Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Julia Gillard, sailed onboard HMAS Broome to see a simulated boarding exercise first-hand following her announcement of the Government's immigration policy.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 07 images)
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Defence commemorates the service of Indigenous men and women
Each year, Defence conducts a memorial service to honour Australia’s Indigenous service personnel.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Exercise Precision Red
Exercise Precision Red 01/10 has seen Air Force conduct high-intensity deployed airfield operations across Northern Queensland.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 22 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla embarks amphibious assets
A contingent of US Marines and other allied forces came aboard HMAS Kanimbla the day before she sailed for the sea phase of the exercise.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 08 images)
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HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Waller on exercise
Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Collins Class submarines have been captured in impressive imagery, whilst exercising off the West Australian coast recently.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Navy Band a hit at RIMPAC 2010
The RAN Band Sea Deployment Group (SDG) held a series of public performances during the Exercise Rim-of-the- Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010, starting with a concert at one of Hawaii’s most important and historic sites, Pearl Harbor.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 03 images)
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The next 'tranche' of Super Hornets
The arrival of these aircraft brings the Australian fleet to eleven, with the first five Super Hornets being welcomed to Australia on March 26 this year.
(Date uploaded: 07 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Iroquois in Service
An Iroquois helicopter from A Squadron, Army Aviation Centre at Oakey flies over the Victorian countryside en route to the Australian International Airshow.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 14 images)
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The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP chats with soldiers at Lavarack Barracks
A visit to Lavarack Barracks in Townsville was part of the agenda for The Hon. Greg Combet AM MP Minister for Defence Materiel and Science. He inspected the site for the 3RAR barracks, watched a Weapons Tactical Training Simulator shoot and spoke to soldiers who are members of the 3rd Brigade.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 03 images)
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Tactical Communications Course 0039 bush phase
After spending three weeks training at RAAF Richmond's No. 1 Combat Communication Squadron (1CCS), students of TACTCOMMS course 0039 deployed to the Singleton Training Area in New South Wales to consolidate their knowledge in a tactical field environment.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 22 images)
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Commodore Mayer visited Australian contingents based at the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe Bay
Commodore Mayer visited Australian contingents based at the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe Bay as part of his role as Commander of all Australian elements of Exercise RIMPAC 10.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 08 images)
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RAR Embarks In Amphibious Phase Of RIMPAC 2010
The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 06 images)
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Final King Air handover for No. 38 Squadron
On 6 July 2010, the eighth and final King Air for No. 38 Squadron was handed over at RAAF Base Townsville.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 07 images)
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4th July American Independence Day fireworks
American Independence Day marks the start of a new stage of the Rim of the Pacific Exercise. The Sea Phase begins this week.
(Date uploaded: 06 July 2010 - 05 images)
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Service for Private Timothy James Aplin
Private Timothy James Aplin was laid to rest today (Mon 5 Jul 10) after a service in Brisbane.
(Date uploaded: 05 July 2010 - 14 images)
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Battlefield Circulation Tour
MTF-1 Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Jennings is moving around his command and meeting the soldiers a part of his battlefield circulation tour of the Australian Mentoring Task Force area of operation.
(Date uploaded: 05 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Mentoring Being Conducted on Combined Patrols
All across the First Mentoring Task Force (MTF1) area of operations, partnered mentoring is being conducted on mounted and dismounted combined patrols.
(Date uploaded: 05 July 2010 - 12 images)
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Aviation Museum tour provides WWII reminder
Personnel from HMAS Kanimbla, including 817 Squadron visited the Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor.
(Date uploaded: 05 July 2010 - 10 images)
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No. 460 Squadron RAAF reformation ceremony
After almost 65 years since it was disbanded at the end of the Second World War, the Royal Australian Air Force has officially reformed No. 460 Squadron (460SQN).
(Date uploaded: 02 July 2010 - 26 images)
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USS Bonhomme Richard and HMAS Kanimbla alongside in Pearl Harbour during Exercise RIMPAC
The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise,
Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 02 July 2010 - 12 images)
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HMAS KANIMBLA reception
Commodore Flotillas, Commodore Stuart Mayer CSC, RAN (left), welcomes guests aboard HMAS Kanimbla for the Australian Reception during Exercise RIMPAC 2010, hosted by himself and Commanding Officer HMAS Kanimbla, Commander Tim Byles, RAN.
(Date uploaded: 02 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Funeral service for Private Benjamin Chuck
Hundreds of friends, family and colleagues have farewelled Private Benjamin Chuck in a moving funeral service held in his hometown of Yungaburra.
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 16 images)
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Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO) Course graduation parade
As part of a General Service Training camp and Junior Non Commissioned Officer (JNCO) promotion course, cadets from Northern Territory and South Australia's Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) held a Graduation Parade at RAAF Tindal.
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 12 images)
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South Korean media tour HMAS Warramunga
Commander Bruce Legge, Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga hosted a tour, on board the ship, for the South Korean Media during thier visit to Hawaii for the RIMPAC 2010 exercise.
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 07 images)
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US Marines and US Navy Seabees assist ISF refurbish community centre
Engineers from two nations put their backs into some heavy labour to refurbish a Dili community centre this week (22 June 10).
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 04 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla kicks off the traditional RIMPAC sports carnival
HMAS Kanimbla kicked off the traditional RIMPAC sports carnival, with a narrow loss to the USN at Pearl Harbor.
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 08 images)
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Pacific Partnership 2010 Cambodia
Australia is participating in the annual US-led humanitarian assistance mission. Twenty two ADF personnel have joined USNS Mercy as the first of three separate Australian contingents to rotate through the region over the next three months.
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 15 images)
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HMAS Kanimbla arrives in Hawaii
The Australian Defence Force’s largest international maritime exercise,
Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2010 has commenced in Hawaii.
(Date uploaded: 01 July 2010 - 18 images)
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