PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
14 September 2010 Australia’s largest contribution to the annual US-led humanitarian assistance mission Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10) concluded this week in Papua New Guinea, treating almost 110 000 patients in five countries. More than 300 ADF personnel participated in the mission, providing medical, dental and engineering assistance over the four month period. An Australian Navy ship, HMAS Tobruk, provided a Command platform in Papua New Guinea, a first since the mission's inception and HMA Ships Labuan and Tarakan provided essential logistics support in Indonesia and East Timor. Engineers from Second Combat Engineer Regiment completed 22 engineering projects such as school building restoration and drilling and developing water wells over the four months. Medical and Dental personnel from all three services provided health care to patients at medical clinics and conducted almost 900 surgeries onboard USNS Mercy whilst also participating in subject matter expert exchanges and health education programs.
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| 20100909ran8106603_004 Sapper Casey Andrew from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment and a Papua New Guinea Defence Force member test a fuse box in the newly constructed toilet block at the Vunamami Farmer's Training Centre in East New Britain, during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 09 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100909ran8106603_019 The Papua New Guinea flag flies on the top of a bulldozer as United States Navy Seabees, 2nd Combat Engineers and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel build a new toilet block at the Vunamami Farmer's Training Centre in East New Britain during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 09 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100909ran8106603_034 Sapper Mitchell Gould from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment takes time out during to talk to a Papua New Guinean worker at the Vunamami Farmer's Training Centre in East New Britain during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 09 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100909ran8106603_089 Petty Officer Cook Rebecca Walker cuts a piece of cake for the Pacific Partnership 2010 Mission Commander United States Navy Captain Lisa Franchetti and the Papua New Guinea invited guest, during an official reception onboard HMAS Tobruk for the conclusion of Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 09 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100910ran8106603_011 Papua New Defence Force Contingent Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Francis Kari (left) presents Commanding Officer HMAS Tobruk, Commander Paul Scott (right) a gift of gratitude for Australian Defence Force involvment in Pacific Partnership 2010 during the closing ceremony. (Date taken: 10 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100910ran8106603_018 ADF Dental Officers and Dental Assistants at the St Mary's Vunapope Secondary school in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 10 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100911ran8106603_028 HMAS Tobruk at anchor in Simpson Harbour, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 11 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100911ran8106603_051 HMAS Tobruk at anchor in Simpson Harbour, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 11 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100911ran8106603_054 HMAS Tobruk at anchor in Simpson Harbour, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 11 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100911ran8106603_101 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment personnel on HMAS Tobruk during the 3rd rotation of personnel for Pacific Partnership 2010 in Simpson Harbour, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. (Date taken: 11 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100911ran8106603_119 HMAS Tobruk departs Simpson Harbour, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea at the completion of Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 11 September 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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