Australia's Federation Guard celebrated their 10th birthday yesterday, in lieu of their official birthday which was on 7 March, with a cake cutting ceremony and a performance by the Precision Drill Team. The Governor-General Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, His Excellency Mr Michael Bryce AM AE and the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy were in attendance.
Australia's Federation Guard was officially launched on 7 March 2000 for the INTERFET welcome home parade. Since then "The Guard" has gained a reputation of a professional ceremonial unit serving the ADF and Government in Australia and overseas to a high standard.
Australia's Federation Guard was initially formed to provide ceremonial Guards for functions associated with the Centenary of Federation in 2001 (hence the name). However the range of duties, combined with the high calibre of performances conducted by the unit, as allowed Australia's Federation Guard to become recognised as an integral part of military service that has continued beyond our Centenary of Federation.
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Petty Officer Andre Jones and Sergeant Ben Grout who were part of the Guard when it was originally formed 10 years ago discuss the changes which have occurred within the Guard with the Governor-General.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Petty Officer Andre Jones and Sergeant Ben Grout who were part of the Guard when it was originally formed 10 years ago discuss the changes which have occurred within the Guard with the Governor-General.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Seaman Ryan Robertson enjoys a chat with the Governor-General.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Signalman Alisha Smith and Ms Judy Lai share a moment with the Governor General of Australial Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Lieutenant O'Donnell enjoys a chat with the Governor General of Australia Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Sergeant Brian Down being awarded a Certificate of Commemoration for service on Reserve Forces Day 2009 by the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy, Commodore Bruce Kafer.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Able Seaman Max Burdett - youngest member of the AFG and Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor General of Australia cut the cake.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Able Seaman Max Burdett - youngest member of the AFG and Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC the Governor General of Australia cut the cake.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Able Seaman Max Burdett - youngest member of the AFG and Her Excellency the Governor General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC cut the cake.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Petty Officer Andre Jones and Sergeant Ben Grout who were part of the Guard when it was originally formed 10 years ago discuss the changes which have occurred within the Guard with the Governor-General.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Able Seaman Max Burdett, the youngest member of the AFG cuts the anniversary cake with the Governor-General.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Lance Corporal Edward Hodge and mother Brenda Hodge have a chat with the Governor-General.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Able Seaman James Pendergast with wife Laura Rose and baby son Adam Pendergast. Private Christopher Tilley and his wife Jemma Tilley look on as the Governor-General meets the newest edition of the Pendergast family.
(Date taken: 04 May 2010)
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Governor General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, speaks with the Gallipoli contingent of Australia's Federation Guard at the recently held, Anzac Day ceremony at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli.
(Date taken: 25 April 2010)
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Governor General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, speaks with (right to left ) Leading Seaman Douglas Scott, Leading Seaman Mathew Goward, Able Seaman Johnny Vargas, Corporal Sandra Baulch and Leading Aircraftsman Michael Youngberry of the Australia's Federation Guard at the recently held, Anzac Day ceremony at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli.
(Date taken: 25 April 2010)
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Governor General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, speaks with Corporal John McDonald of Australia's Federation Guard at the recently held, Anzac Day ceremony at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli.
(Date taken: 25 April 2010)
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Governor General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Quentin Bryce, AC, speaks with Corporal Geoff Johns and Corporal John McDonald of Australia's Federation Guard at the recently held, Anzac Day ceremony at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli.
(Date taken: 25 April 2010)
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