Image Gallery 2008
25 February 2008
Minister thanks troops in Solomons
The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, has joined the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Stephen Smith MP, the Parliamentary Secretary for International Assistance, the Hon Bob McMullen MP, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, the Hon Duncan Kerr SC, MP on a visit to the Solomon Islands.
"We currently have approximately 140 Reservist men and women from Perth's 13 Brigade doing wonderful work under the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI)," said Mr Snowdon.
RAMSI’s mission is to assist the Solomon Islands Government in the restoration of security, law and order, and to help improve the machinery of government in the Solomon Islands.
| 20080225adf0000_002 The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, talks with members of the Combined Task Force 635 in the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 25 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080225adf0000_003 The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, talks about the new storage facility currently being constructed in the Combined Task Force 635 compund. (Date taken: 25 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080225adf0000_005 The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP talks with Major John Fisher (right), watched by RAMSI Commander Lieutenant Colonel Steve Coggin at the Forward Operting Base (Maritime) during a visit to the Solomon Islands. (Date taken: 25 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080225adf0000_006 The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP is surrounded by members of 1 Platoon from 11/28 RWAR and 3 Platoon 10/27 RSAR and 12/40 RTR. (Date taken: 25 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080225adf0000_007 The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP talks with Private Lee Ryan at the Forward Operating Base Maritime sentry point, watched by Corporal Tony Van Andel, Corporal Brett Blofwitch, Major John Fisher and Lieutenant Colonel Steve Coggin. (Date taken: 25 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080225adf0000_008 The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon Warren Snowdon MP tours the tent lines (accomodation), accompanied by Commander Task Force 635 Lieutenant Colonel Steve Coggin, Major John Fisher and Corporal Brett Blofwitch. (Date taken: 25 February 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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