For
some Army personnel, the year will end the way it began – helping
rebuild the lives of those affected by natural disaster. Cpl Neil
Ruskin takes us on a photographic tour of the Army’s work on
Op Pakistan Assist.
Bridging
the gap: Soldiers cross a suspension bridge near Dhanni.
Help
in sight: A resident of the remote town of Dhanni overlooks
the tented ADF medical centre.
Comforting
arms: Pte Sheyna Veal holds a child while the mother is
treated by medical personnel.
Making
friends: LCpl Ryan Lock and Sig Patrick Rothe talk to locals
near Dhanni.
Medical
advice: Pte Markus Collins treats a man in Dhanni.
Handling
with care: Pte Robbie Keenan removes debris from a child’s
hand.
Uplifting:
Australian medics wait to evacuate a patient.
Roof
over their heads: Dhanni residents make temporary accommodation
after the earthquake destroyed their home.
Geared
up: Soldiers unload stores and personal kit from a Chinook.
Pointers:
A phonetic bilingual chart on a piece of cardboard helps medics
identify their patients’ injuries and ilnesses.
Water
boy: A young boy carries a bottle of water back to his family.
