Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
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| Christmas on Operation CATALYST Christmas preparations in Baghdad, with clockwise from back left: Wing Commander Alan Wright (Royal Australian Air Force), Squadron Leader Michelle Murphy (Royal Australian Air Force), Warrant Officer Michael Thomas (Royal Australian Air Force), Corporal Ross Morris (Australian Army), Corporal Nathan Langdon (Australian Army) and Lieutenant Timothy Minion (Australian Army). (Date uploaded: 25 December 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| 2006 Tour de Force concert in Baghdad (L-R) Brooke, Mollie and Samantha McClymont, rehearse with members of the Royal Australian Air Command Band from RAAF Laverton, Victoria, prior to their Baghdad concert. (Date uploaded: 22 December 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation of ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Warrant Officer Class 2 Reece Hay from 20 STA Regiment, part the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-2 (left), and Mr Michael Roseberry from Boeing in the United States ready the Boeing ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for flight. (Date uploaded: 22 December 2006 - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| 2RAR Birthday and awards at Terendak Birthday Cake ready for cutting. (Date uploaded: 27 November 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Caduceus Cup Australia B Team runner, Signalman Michael Faerber crosses the line after a stirling perfomance to reign in the lead of the winning teams during his lap in the 24 km Fun Run Relay of the Caduceus Cup (Baghdad) 2006. (Date uploaded: 27 November 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation Cayalyst New additions to the family! Some of the proud fathers and soldiers whose spouses and partners have had a baby during the deployment of Overwatch Battle Group (West) in Iraq. From left: Private Shannon Luke, of the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, (2 RAR), Lance Corporal Erik Jenssen, of the Brisbane-based 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) and Major Derek Bell, of 2 RAR. In front, Lance Corporal Douglas Hurstfield, also of 2 RAR, Townsville. PTE Luke and his fiancee, Jayde Ashall, have a baby boy, Jak, born 1 October. LCPL Jenssen and his wife Danielle also have a son, Orion, born 22 September. Major Derek Bell and his wife Olivia are the proud parents of a son, Riley, born 9 May and Lance Corporal Hurstfield and his spouse Hannah Zilles celebrated the birth of their daughter Emily on 18 October. (Date uploaded: 23 November 2006 - 3 images) View Gallery |
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| CIMIC Powerlines The Elder of Al Eshan village in Al Muthanna Province, Khadim Asi Mohane, thanks Major Brian Falk, Executive Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 1, during the opening of an Australian Army CIMIC electricity project. (Date uploaded: 08 November 2006 - 2 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST Private Clinton Meacham from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment at Camp Terendak. (Date uploaded: 03 October 2006 - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST Private Simon Murray (left), positions a tyre on a Bushmaster during a tyre-change event. Private Barton McEntee watches (right). (Date uploaded: 03 October 2006 - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| Overwatch Battle Group West at the Ziggurat of Ur Part of Overwatch Battle Group (West) on the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date uploaded: 29 September 2006 - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST Battery Commander Major Dave Edwards from the Townsville-based 4th Field Regiment prepares for a helicopter reconnaissance patrol at Dhi Qar, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 22 September 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST Private Bradley Bigmore from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment takes a seat inside an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle heading out on patrol. (Date uploaded: 20 September 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST An Australian patrol travels to its first scheduled night stop along a local road. The Battle Group maintains situational awareness by continued liason with officials in As Samawah and the conduct of patrols throughout the province of Al Muthanna. (Date uploaded: 19 September 2006 - 48 images) View Gallery |
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| Image from Operation CATALYST Major General (MAJGEN) Richard Shirreff, General Officer Commanding Multi-National Divison (South East) (MND SE), on top of the Ziggurat of Ur. MAJGEN Shirreff looks over a map during a ground brief. (Date uploaded: 15 September 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Image from Operation CATALYST A soldier from Combat Team Alpha props on a knee practicing clearing drills. (Date uploaded: 15 September 2006 - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| Communications and Information Support cell photo at Ali Air Base Communications and Information Support cell photo at Ali Air Base, Tallil, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 05 September 2006 - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation CATALYST Range Practise Lance Corporal Christopher Barry, from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment, in top-cover position of a Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle during a desert reconnaissance patrol south of Camp Smitty in Iraq. (Date uploaded: 05 September 2006 - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| Baghdad dads Fathers' Day 2006 The Baghdad Dads get together on the steps of the "Roundhouse" on Fathers' Day 2006. Male members from the Joint Task Force and Australians located in Baghdad got together to celebrate Fathers' Day in Iraq. (Date uploaded: 05 September 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Chief of Army visit Australian Troops Private Jittaret Sukhanthapree (right with hat on), chats to Lance Corporal Johnson at the Iraqi Army 2nd Brigade barracks during the Chief of Army's visit. (Date uploaded: 04 September 2006 - 29 images) View Gallery |
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| Defence Minister visits Middle East Officer Commanding of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) AP-3C Orion detachment, Wing Commander Neville Dawson chats to Minister for Defence Dr Brendan Nelson. (Date uploaded: 01 September 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Defence Minister and Secretary visit HMAS Warramunga The Minister for Defence Dr Brendan Nelson MP with Aviaton Warfare Systems Operation Class Three Zachery Klesler from United States of America Army. (Date uploaded: 01 September 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Minister for Defence and Secretary visit Overwatch Battle Group (West) The Minister for Defence Dr Brendan Nelson MP talks to Warrant Officer Class 2 Andrew Stuart and Lieutenant Colonel Mick Mahy. (Date uploaded: 01 September 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Latest Images from Operation CATALYST Corporal Philip Parry, from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment, seated in a Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle. Under blue light, soldiers preserve their night vision whilst waiting for the convoy to move out. (Date uploaded: 31 August 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Major Dave Munro Major Dave Munro holds a photo of his family before Fathers' Day. Major Munro is currently serving with the Joint Task Force in Iraq. (Date uploaded: 31 August 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Heading back to Camp Smitty along route Jackson Road move from Tallil to Camp Smitty, seen through the front window of a Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle. An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (lead) and a UNIMOG (following), heading back to Camp Smitty along route Jackson. (Date uploaded: 23 August 2006 - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET 10 conducting mission rehearsal exercises at Witton Barracks Brisbane Trooper Emmanuel Jacobs from 3rd Royal Australian Regiment guarding Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAV) during a patrol. (Date uploaded: 18 August 2006 - 21 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET 10 training Lance Corporal Joseph Passmore loading 7.62mm rounds into a Mag 58 machine gun mounted on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) during SECDET 10 training at Gallipoli Barracks. (Date uploaded: 15 August 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET 10 trains in Brisbane Diggers from the Sydney-based 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, respond to a 'contact' during training at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. (Date uploaded: 11 August 2006 - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Chief of Army LTGEN Peter Leahy and Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Warrant Officer Kevin Woods visited Australian troops serving in the Middle East United States Army Captain, Chaplain Chuck Williams (left) from the North Carolina-based 7th Transportation Battalion, Fort Bragg, with Chaplain assistant Private First Class Angela Guigni (centre) and Chaplain Craig Willmott (right) from the 2nd Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), at the base of the Ziggurat of Ur. (Date uploaded: 08 August 2006 - 14 images) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers from the 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment Soldiers from the 6th Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) in front of guard tower four at Camp Smitty. These soldiers make up the Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV) Platoon, a part of Combat Team Bravo (CBT-B). These 6RAR soldiers operate the Bushmaster IMVs that are located at Camp Smitty as part of Al Muthanna Task Group 3. (Date uploaded: 08 August 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Warramunga's departure from HMAS Stirling Chief Petty Officer Bosun (CPOB) Mal Yeardley says goodbye to his children as families and ship's crew gathered prior to HMAS Warramunga's departure from HMAS Stirling for a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 01 August 2006 - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Civil and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) cornerstone foundation ceremony in As Samawah Governor of Al Muthanna, Mohamed Al Hassani (left) greets Sheik Saad, the Provincial Council Governor at the Civil and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) cornerstone foundation ceremony in As Samawah. Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Michael Mahy watches proceedings in the background behind Sheik Saad. (Date uploaded: 01 August 2006 - 11 image) View Gallery |
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| Last views of Camp Smitty An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle moves on the way out of Camp Smitty. Past Iraqi Army soldiers. (Date uploaded: 28 July 2006 - 20 images) View Gallery |
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| (CIMIC) patrol to check on local projects Members of the Civilian and Military Cooperation (CIMIC) patrol are given their patrol route and tasks to check on a local ambulance station and a water pumping station. (Date uploaded: 24 August 2006 - 56 image) View Gallery |
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| Latest images from Operation CATALYST Soldiers equipment as deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO). Private Thomas Savage from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of The Royal Austalian Regiment demonstrates equipment. (Date uploaded: 20 July 2006 - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| re-location of the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) Private (Pte) Charmaine Hass, a cargo specialist from 10th Force Support Battalion (10 FSB) based in Townsville, assists a forklift driver loading shipping containers onto flat top trailers in Camp Smitty. (Date uploaded: 18 July 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Signing of building contracts for the Pedestrian Bridge Project in As Samawah Director General of Agriculture (DG Ag) - Mr. Hussein Ali Mahdi (left) and Warrant Officer Class 2 Tim Hutton (Project Manager UK Civil and Military Cooperation - right) shake hands after going through the equipment list for a handover in the CIMIC tent at Camp Smitty. (Date uploaded: 18 July 2006 - 24 images) View Gallery |
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| Handover ceremony at As Samawah Iraqi soldiers march past officials at the Provincial Iraqi Control (PIC) handover ceremony - As Samawah. (Date uploaded: 18 July 2006 - 19 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from HMAS Ballarat For Exercise!, For Exercise!, For Exercise!. Fire in the Main Engine room, Standing Sea Fire Party close up and investigate. (Date uploaded: 17 July 2006 - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Latest images from HMAS Ballarat A United States Seahawk Medical Evacuation Helicopter lands on the flight deck of HMAS BALLARAT to transport a United States Navy sailor that was injured. The sailor received medical treatment from the Australian team onboard HMAS BALLARAT. (Date uploaded: 17 July 2006 - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| The 5th Tour de Force for Middle East Lead singer from the band "Bedrock" Lee Harding enjoying Saddam Hussien's 'throne' in the Al Faw palace at Camp Victory Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 14 July 2006 - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT) as seen from an aerial perspective from HMAS BALLARAT's Seahawk helicopter 'BushRanger". (Date uploaded: 14 July 2006 - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Naval Personnel aboard the USS MCFAUL Warrant Officer Matthew Buckley and Chief Petty Officer Merv Beergah help plan Coalition operations in the Northern Persian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 10 July 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) State of Origin match Wearing the Queensland singlet is Private James Dennis, Private Beau King, in the New South Wales singlet. (Date uploaded: 06 July 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS BALLARAT patrolling in the Middle East Members of HMAS BALLARAT's Boarding Team sharpen up their shooting skill on the ships flight deck. (Date uploaded: 05 July 2006 - 18 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Ballarat serving in the northern waters of the gulf Currently deployed in the Gulf on HMAS BALLARAT, Leading Seaman McQualter is one of two females who are members of the ship’s boarding party. (Date uploaded: 05 July 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Latest images from Operation CATALYST Corporal (CPL) Christopher Peters near the front gate to Camp Smitty where the Australian, British and Iraqi flags fly together. CPL Peters, from the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), serves as the unit pay representative for the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 whilst on deployment to Iraq. (Date uploaded: 04 July 2006 - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS BALLARAT's boarding team Lieutenant Ken Owers the Boarding Team Commander with Able Seaman Communication Infomation Systems Carlos Gabila go through the manifest with the ship's Master. (Date uploaded: 04 July 2006 - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Strong man competition on Khawr al Amaya Oil Terminal "KAAOT" Members of HMAS BALLARAT's ships compay welcome the challenge to a strong man competition on Khawr al Amaya Oil Terminal "KAAOT". The competition was hosted by the United States Navy personel who protect the oil terminal. After two such meetings, scores are locked at one a piece. (Date uploaded: 04 July 2006 - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Combined Interaction Patrols (IPATS) An Australian RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boat) passes an Iraqi fishing dhow. (Date uploaded: 04 July 2006 - 21 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian staff accept the handover of command from USS McFaul The incoming and outgoing Commanders of TF158. Commodore Peter Lockwood and Marine Corps Brigadier General Carl B. Jensen exchange pleasentries on the forecastle of USS McFaul before beginning their hand over. (Date uploaded: 04 July 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Exercise on HMAS Ballarat keeping fit with a Boxercise workout in the early morning on HMAS BALLARAT's flight deck. (Date uploaded: 03 July 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Task Force 158 HMAS Ballarat Bosun mates of the HMAS BALLARAT prepare the ship to leave for the North Arabian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 24 June 2006 - 28 images) View Gallery |
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| Commander 158 Task Force Commodore Peter Lockwood on the sensor suite of the P3 Orion Warrent Officer Shaun McConville briefs Commodore Peter Lockwood (Commader Task Force 158) on the sensor suite of the P3 Orion (Date uploaded: 24 June 2006 - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Task force 158 visits Pakistani Naval Commander On route to take command of Coalition Naval Assets in the Northern Gulf, Commander Designate of Task Force 158, Commodore Peter Lockwood, visits the Pakistani Naval Commander responsible for Coalition Naval Forces in the Southern Persian Gulf and off the African Coast. Admiral Shahid Iqbal, welcomed the Australian Officer as they discussed matters not only military. (Date uploaded: 24 June 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Guard Towers Guard Tower 1 - View and equipment in the early morning. (Date uploaded: 23 June 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) at Camp Smitty receives a visit from Italian Major General (MAJGEN) Alessandro Montuorin MAJGEN Montuori listens while LTCOL Mahy goes through the AMTG 3 brief. (Date uploaded: 23 June 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Colonel Michael Griffin Colonel Michael Griffin, Counsel Assisting the board of inquiry into Private Kovco's death in Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 21 June 2006 - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| AMTG3 2/14 LHR Maintenance Soldiers of Combat Team Alpha use the cooler hours of the day to work on their Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs). Parts of the 25mm main armament and the MAG 58 in the process of being cleaned. Wooden boxes in the background contain bar armour. (Date uploaded: 16 June 2006 - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Camp Smitty health facility Corporal (CPL) Kellie Davies - a Dental Technician from the 3rd Combat Support Service Battalion (3 CSSB), works on a partial denture moulding in her work area of the Camp Smitty health facility. (Date uploaded: 16 June 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Latest images from Operation CATALYST Private (Pte) Mitchell Standing gives the thumbs up from the top cover position of an Australian Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV). (Date uploaded: 16 June 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Al Muthanna Task Group 3 watches the World Cup soccer match in Camp Samawah Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) were invited to watch the World Cup soccer match between Japan and Australia in Camp Samawah - the Japanese base of operations in the Al Muthanna province of Iraq. (Date uploaded: 12 June 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST Private (Pte) Lachlan Dollard-Hack of the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) performs his duties at Camp Smitty in Southern Iraq as part of the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3). "It is good to be here doing the job and to be a part of it (AMTG 3)," he says. (Date uploaded: 13 June 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation CATALYST Sergeant Darren Knight from the 2nd / 14th Light Horse Regiment (2/14 LHR) based in Brisbane - working in the Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) armoury. (Date uploaded: 08 June 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Lastest images from Operation CATALYST Soldiers of Combat Team Alpha use the cooler hours of the day to work on their Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs). (Date uploaded: 08 June 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| AMTG handover ceremony Al Muthanna Task Group 3 (AMTG 3) Civilian and Military Co-operation (CIMIC) Officer Commanding (OC) Major (MAJ) Geoff Wright (left), taking over the reigns from MAJ Rudy Poldoja. (Date uploaded: 07 June 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| ADF presents AusAID-funded sports gear to Iraqi youth Captain Ian McNab from the Australian Defence Force Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) team speaks with an aspiring basketballer at the Al Samawah Indoor Sports Centre. (Date uploaded: 24 May 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers play "State of Origin" match in Iraq Sergeant John Flemett from Queensland and Craftsman Clint Gardiner from New South Wales playing in a State of Origin match in team jerseys donated by the National Rugby League at Camp Smitty, Southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 19 May 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Brigadier Michael Moon, DSC (Date uploaded: 18 May 2006 - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| Australian Army Training Team Iraq The commanding officer of the Australian Army Training Team Iraq, Lieutenant Colonel Shaun Oleary, braces against the powerful downwash of a Royal Air Force Merlin helicopter landing at Al Salman, southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 10 May 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Service in Baghdad for Private Jake Kovco Chaplain David Snape addresses members of Security Detachment 9 during a memorial service for Private Jake Kovco at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 03 May 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and support vehicles of Combat Team Courage Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and support vehicles of Combat Team Courage, Al Muthanna Task Group, in southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 02 May 2006 - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Soccer match to farewell British contingent Australian soldiers (in green) play Soccer with British soldiers to farewell the British contingent at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 02 May 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Night watch and Volleyball Australian and Japanese soldiers play volleyball during a sports day at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 28 April 2006 - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Patrolling in southern Iraq Trooper Chris Billen from Combat Team Quintus, Al Muthanna Task Group, in southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 28 April 2006 - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Patrolling in southern Iraq Australian soldiers from Combat Team Courage, Al Muthanna Task Group, change a wheel on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) after a patrol in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 28 April 2006 - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers of Al Muthanna Task Group Australian soldiers from Combat Team Quintus, Al Muthanna Task Group, prepare for a night patrol in southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 28 April 2006 - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Private Jacob Bruce Kovco's casket loaded onto C-130 in Baghdad Private Jacob (Jake) Bruce Kovco's casket is loaded onto a C-130 Hercules by his mates from the Security Detachment in Baghdad. The aircraft will transport him from Baghdad on the first leg of his journey home. (Date uploaded: 24 April 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Troopers at Camp Smitty Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) at dusk at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 18 April 2006 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation Calalyst An Iraqi Jundi (Private) under instruction from the Australian Army Training Team Iraq (AATTI) during a mock attack at Eastern Barracks, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 13 April 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Images from Operation Calalyst An Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) driving through the mud at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 13 April 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Army Training Team Iraq (AATTI) instructing the new Iraqi Army LT Rhys Myors from the Australian Army Training Team Iraq (AATTI) shares a joke with members of the new Iraqi Army at Eastern Barracks in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 12 April 2006 - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Army Training Team Iraq (AATTI) at Eastern Barracks Jundis (Privates) in the new Iraqi Army under the instruction of the Australian Army Training Team Iraq (AATTI) at Eastern Barracks, Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 12 April 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian soldiers supporting rehabilitation of Iraq Members of Combat Team Courage at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna, Iraq, clean their vehicles after a patrol. (Date uploaded: 27 March 2006 - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Latest imagery from Operation CATALYST Corporal Matthew Rhodes from Combat Team Quintus, Al Muthanna Task Group, pauses to say hello to some Iraqi children whilst on patrol in Al Muthanna Province. (Date uploaded: 27 March 2006 - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian soldiers in southern Iraq A dust storm sweeps over Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq, as Australian soldiers from Combat Team Courage of the Al Muthanna Task Group wait to go on patrol. (Date uploaded: 27 March 2006 - 7 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian soldiers in southern Iraq Trooper Mathew Nott from Combat Team Courage, Al Muthanna Task Group, serving at Camp Smitty in Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 15 March 2006 - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| Maritime Commander Rear Admiral (RADM) Davyd Thomas visits HMAS Ballarat The captain of HMAS Ballarat, Commander Jonathan Mead (left), on the bridge of the frigate with the Maritime Commander Australia, Rear Admiral Davyd Thomas, in the Persian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 10 March 2006 - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Minister for Defence visits Australian troops in Baghdad Minister for Defence, Dr Brendan Nelson (right), is met by the Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Howard Brown, on arrival by helicopter in the international zone of Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 08 March 2006 - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Joint Taskforce Headquarters Lieutenant Kate Tollenaar from 3rd Combat Signal Regiment serving as Troop Commander for the Communications Information Systems Troop at Joint Taskforce Headquarters 633 in Baghdad, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 03 March 2006 - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Al Muthanna Task Group II Visit by Commander Joint Logistics (CJLOG) Air Vice Marshal Chris Spence to Camp Smitty. (L to R) Major Justin Andersen, Air Vice Marshal Chris Spence, and Lieutenant Troy Wilson in the vehicle workshop. (Date uploaded: 03 March 2006 - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation CATALYST Private Andrew Evans from B Company, 1st Royal Australian Regiment. serving in Baghdad, Iraq as part of the Australian Security Detatchment protecting the Australian Embassy. (Date uploaded: 03 March 2006 - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation CATALYST Warrant Officer Class 1 Richard Polson, the Senior Military Advisor for the 1st Batallion of the Iraqi Training Brigade, talks with Iraqi instructors about the training they are delivering to the Iraqi Jundis (soldiers) during their recruit training at the Kirkush Military Training Base. (Date uploaded: 09 February 2006 - 18 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) fire power demonstration Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) fire power demonstration. (Date uploaded: 02 February 2006 - 6 images) View Gallery |
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| Op CATALYST - Al Muthanna Task Group II Major Stephen Jenkins works out at the AMTG II boxing class. (Date uploaded: 02 February 2006 - 3 images) View Gallery |
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| Al Muthanna Task Group members with local children in As Samawah Major Wayne Crawford meets the local children while out in the As Samawah area. (Date uploaded: 02 February 2006 - 4 images) View Gallery |
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| Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. Australia Day celebrations at Camp Smitty. Major Rudi Poldoja recites The Man from Snowy River for the troops on Australia Day at Camp Smitty. (Date uploaded: 02 February 2006 - 5 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Parramatta patrols in the Persian Gulf The Anzac class frigate HMAS Parramatta, under the command of Commander Jonathon Mead, RAN, is deployed to the Persian Gulf to assist in the detection, deterrence and interception of vessels within Iraqi waters suspected of undertaking illegal activity. (Date uploaded: 24 January 2006 - 5 images) View Gallery |
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| Community projects in southern Iraq Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Forces' (ADFs') contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. (Date uploaded: 18 January 2006 - 2 images) View Gallery |
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| Community projects in southern Iraq Australian Army officers discuss replacement under the Civil and Military Co-operation Program of a floating bridge which is an important link for the local community across the Euphrates River in As Samawah, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 18 January 2006 - 3 images) View Gallery |
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| Troopers from the 2/14 Light Horse Regiment in Baghdad, Iraq Troopers from Brisbane's 2/14 Light Horse Regiment take a break between patrols in Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 13 January 2006 - 8 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET Operations in Baghdad Townsville-based soldiers from the 1st Battalion of The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) of the Australian Army are among the first troops to form a permanent guard at Australia's Embassy in Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 06 January 2006 - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Boxing Day 2005 cricket match between Australian and British troops A team of Australian soldiers on Boxing Day 2005 won the military international cricket "Desert Ashes" against their British counterparts in the Al Muthanna province in southern Iraq, batting up 178 runs in a limited 20 overs game. (Date uploaded: 03 January 2006 - 4 images) View Gallery |
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| Sports Day at the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction Support Group (JIRSG) Australian, British and Japanese troops participated in a sports day on 23 December 2005, hosted by the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction Support Group (JIRSG) in Iraq's Al Muthanna Province. (Date uploaded: 03 January 2006 - 7 images) View Gallery |
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| Troupe entertains troops in Middle East Angry Anderson, Beccy Cole and the Royal Australian Navy Band in concert at the Australian Security Detachment, Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 03 January 2006 - 20 images) View Gallery |
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| New Years Eve on Operation CATALYST Heavily clothed against the cold, Private Rob Dean (left) and Private Dwayne Bould (right) watch over the suburbs of Baghdad on New Years Eve. (Date uploaded: 01 January 2006 - 2 images) View Gallery |
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