Global Operations: Operation CATALYST
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| The Hon Kevin Rudd MP visits HMAS Parramatta The crew of the HMAS Parramatta were visited by the Hon Kevin Rudd MP and Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC, AFC, who came aboard the ship to personally thank the sailors for their efforts, dedication to Australia and self sacrifice during the Christmas holidays. (Date uploaded: 19 December - 14 images) View Gallery |
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| The Hon Kevin Rudd MP message of thanks to the troops Defence Force members received a message of thanks for their efforts during the Christmas holidays from the visiting Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP and Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, AC, AFC. (Date uploaded: 19 December - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Parramatta in the Persian Gulf From the Top Deck to the Machinery Control Room the 180 strong crew of the HMAS Parramatta work together to achieve their mission in the Persian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 19 December - 20 images) View Gallery |
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| Khawr al Amaya Oil Terminal Thirty-one Australian sailors, 10,000 kilometres away from home, work and live 10 metres above the Persian Gulf aboard Iraq’s Khawr al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT), home to the headquarters of Task Force 158 (TF158). (Date uploaded: 19 December - 19 images) View Gallery |
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| Multi National Force Coalition A portion of the Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on OP CATALYST are embedded within the Multi National Force Coalition at the American base Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 02 December - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Force Level Logistic Asset Baghdad The team of Force Level Logistic Asset Baghdad is working overtime in ensuring Christmas gifts get to and from loved ones back home on top of their day-to-day duties. (Date uploaded: 02 December - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Joint Task Force Headquarters 633 Home to the Australian Joint Task Force Headquarters 633 for the last five years these buildings at Camp Victory in Baghdad house about 70 personnel that command all ADF maritime, land and air elements deployed on both Operations CATALYST or SLIPPER. (Date uploaded: 02 December - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET XIV Members of SECDET XIV take turns rotating protection responsibilities at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad. (Date uploaded: 01 December - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET XIV The SECDET Calvary Troop move out of their garages – aptly named ‘the stables’ in an early morning sustainment run zigzagging through the International Zone and down Route Irish. (Date uploaded: 01 December - 21 images) View Gallery |
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| SECDET snipers Casting an ever watchful eye above the streets of Baghdad, the Snipers of SECDET XIV provide an added advantage to the combat team on the ground. (Date uploaded: 01 December - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Round 12 of the Australian V8 Supercar Championship Series Coveralls and ball-caps made way for race suits and helmets as members of HMAS PARRAMATTA were given the opportunity to ride the Bahrain International Circuit with drivers from visiting V8 Supercars racing teams. (Date uploaded: 20 November - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Commodore Bruce Kafer assuming Command Commodore Bruce Kafer assumed Command of Task Force 158 in the Northern Persian Gulf on 17 October 2008. (Date uploaded: 19 November - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| Remembrance Day 2008 - Iraq Australians in the Middle East Area of Operations and around the world paused for Remembrance Day, commemorating 90 years since the end of World War I. (Date uploaded: 12 November - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Remembrance Day 2008 - Iraq Australians in the Middle East Area of Operations and around the world paused for Remembrance Day, commemorating 90 years since the end of World War I. (Date uploaded: 12 November - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| AP-3C Orion named A RAAF AP-3C Orion Detachment of about 170 personnel conducts maritime patrol operations, with two aircraft and associated command and support elements supporting both the rehabilitation operation in Iraq and the coalition operation against terrorism. (Date uploaded: 03 November - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Pre flight checks on a AP-3C Orion A RAAF AP-3C Orion Detachment of about 170 personnel conducts maritime patrol operations, with two aircraft and associated command and support elements supporting both the rehabilitation operation in Iraq and the coalition operation against terrorism. (Date uploaded: 03 November - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Parramatta on Operation CATALYST HMAS Parramatta, captained by Commander Jonathan Sadleir RAN, is currently deployed to the Northern Persian Gulf as part of Operation Catalyst – the Australian Defence Force's contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. (Date uploaded: 24 October - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Combined Task Force 158 Handover As Commander of Combined Task Force 158, Commodore Bruce Kafer AM, CSC, Royal Australian Navy is in charge of several Coalition ships from the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Iraq and Australia, and about 1000 personnel. (Date uploaded: 20 October - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Departure ceremony for CTF 158 Commodore Bruce Kafer, Captain Peter Leavy, The Hon. Dr. Mike Kelly, AM, MP, Rear Admiral Nigel Coates and Commander Bryan Parke, at the departure ceremony for CTF 158. (Date uploaded: 03 October - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| That's Gold! Sailors from HMAS Parramatta prepare to watch the 2008 NRL Grand Final. (Date uploaded: 03 October - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Joint Task Force Headquarters receive Fan Mail Australian Defence Force members serving in the Middle East recently received some welcome mail from the school children of Baldivis primary school in Western Australia. (Date uploaded: 24 September - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Parramatta departs for the MEAO HMAS Parramatta departs for the Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) from Fleet Base East, Garden Island. (Date uploaded: 18 August - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Celebrate AFL's 150th Anniversary Australian Defence Force members deployed on operations in the Middle East, took time to celebrate a birthday of a different kind with the Australian Football League. (Date uploaded: 08 August - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| ADF Brings AFL to Global Audience The Australian Football League (AFL) had made sure that the troops who are far away from home got the opportunity to participate in its 150th anniversary. The AFL sent specially marked Sherrin footballs to the troops overseas to ensure they could celebrate along with the rest of the nation. (Date uploaded: 07 August - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Re-supply at Sea HMAS STUART, under the command of Commander Nick Woodley RAN, is currently deployed to the Northern Persian Gulf as part of Operation CATALYST. (Date uploaded: 07 July - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| OP CATALYST HMAS Stuart Boarding party and helo ops HMAS STUART, under the command of Commander Nick Woodley RAN, is currently deployed to the Northern Persian Gulf as part of Operation CATALYST. (Date uploaded: 07 July - 15 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS STUART in the Northern Persian Gulf HMAS STUART, under the command of Commander Nick Woodley RAN, is currently deployed to the Northern Persian Gulf as part of Operation CATALYST. (Date uploaded: 07 July - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Movers of Billabong Flats The Logisticians and 'Movers' of the Joint Movement Coordination Centre detachment, tirelessly working, trying to satisfy the demands placed on them to get everything coming into MEAO to those who need it. (Date uploaded: 07 July - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Welcome Home Parade - Brisbane The return to Australia of OBG(W)-4 marks the end of the Australian deployment in southern Iraq and ends a significant milestone for Australian military history. (Date uploaded: 01 July - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Pictorial essay of Australian troops in Southern Iraq who served with the AMTG and OBG Members of the Australian Army's Al Muthanna Task Group took the first steps in their mission in Iraq with meetings in As Samawah with the Iraqi Army and Japanese Iraq Reconstruction Group. (Date uploaded: 27 June - 51 images) View Gallery |
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| Greeting cards for deployed troops Sharon Williams was surfing through some craft blogs one day when something caught her eye: an American woman mentioned that she was making blank cards for deployed U.S. servicemembers to send back to their loved ones on special occasions. (Date uploaded: 25 June - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| C130 Hercules maintenance detachment Members of the Royal Australian Air Force C130 Hercules detachment operating in the Middle East have been commended for some extraordinary work in the toughest of conditions. (Date uploaded: 23 June - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| C-130 Destination Baghdad Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) maintenance crews have worked through the night to ensure the fleet of Number 37 Squadron C130 Hercules from Richmond, north-west of Sydney, are ready for another day of missions deep inside Iraq or Afghanistan. (Date uploaded: 23 June - 15 images) View Gallery |
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| Last Combat troops leave Iraq The last combat soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 have now departed Southern Iraq, ending the three year Australian mission in Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces. (Date uploaded: 23 June - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| More Troops leave Tallil Overwatch Battle Group (West) soldiers continue to leave Tallil, southern Iraq, on Royal Australian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft. (Date uploaded: 17 June - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Trish Grace There aren’t many Army wives who get to experience what their husbands go through when they’re deployed overseas and conversely not a lot of soldiers know what it’s like to keep the fires burning on the home front for months at a time while a spouse is serving on operations. (Date uploaded: 13 June - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Last Major Moves back Home Australia’s draw down from Southern Iraq is coming to a close with the last logistical moves leaving Camp Terendak, Tallil Air Base, Iraq. (Date uploaded: 12 June - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| State of Origin Any members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) not on duty in Iraq crowded around every available television on Wednesday afternoon (local time) to watch the second State of Origin rugby league match between Queensland and New South Wales. (Date uploaded: 12 June - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| More Combat troops depart Tallil Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) and the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq, continue to leave Tallil on Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircraft. (Date uploaded: 11 June - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team Waler Departs Tallil Overwatch Battle Group (West) and the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq soldiers continue to leave Tallil on Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircrafts. (Date uploaded: 10 June - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Iraq drawdown picks up pace Australia’s drawdown from Southern Iraq is picking up pace with further logistical moves at Tallil Air Base. (Date uploaded: 06 June - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Withdrawal of the Army Training Team As Australia prepares to withdraw its combat troops from Iraq, a small band of Diggers who’ve been conducting counterinsurgency training just outside of Baghdad have won praise for their significant contribution and the legacy they will leave behind. (Date uploaded: 05 June - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| RSL Care Packages Australian Defence Force members serving in Baghdad have had a welcome surprise in the mail in the form of care packages from the Returned and Services League (RSL). (Date uploaded: 05 June - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| ADGs and soldiers stand side by side in Baghdad Amberley’s No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron have won the full support and respect of their Army cousins after making history by deploying on operations as part of the 13th rotation of Security Detachment. (Date uploaded: 05 June - 15 images) View Gallery |
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| Vehicle check point in Dhi Qar The last patrol undertaken by Australian forces in Southern Iraq left Tallil on 31 May to undertake a counter-improvised explosive device (IED) mission along the main roads in Dhi Qar province. (Date uploaded: 05 June - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Removing the bar armour Members of the Force Extraction Team (FET) based at Tallil Air Base in Iraq, are packing up the hundreds of thousands of items that have maintained the Australian Overwatch Battle Group as a fully-functioning military machine. (Date uploaded: 04 June - 14 images) View Gallery |
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| Iraq drawdown on track Australia’s draw-down from Tallil in southern Iraq is on track following the completion of a major logistical move. (Date uploaded: 04 June - 18 images) View Gallery |
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| OBG(W) Drawdown in Full Swing Members of the 101-strong Force Extraction Team, based at Tallil Air Base in southern Iraq, are packing up the hundreds of thousands of items that have kept the Australian Overwatch Battle Group running as a highly efficient military machine. (Date uploaded: 04 June - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| OBG(W) and Australian Army Training Team-Iraq journey home Soldiers from the Overwatch Battle Group (West) and the Australian Army Training Team-Iraq leave Tallil on a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircraft. (Date uploaded: 03 June - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Second State of Origin rugby league match Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) serving in the Middle East are anxiously awaiting the second State of Origin rugby league match between Queensland and New South Wales on the night of Wednesday 11 June. (Date uploaded: 02 June - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| Diggers hand over Dhi Qar province U.S. commanders and soldiers joined Diggers from Combat Team Heeler for a two day orientation and hand-over patrol in Dhi Qar province. (Date uploaded: 02 June - 14 images) View Gallery |
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| Transition of Authority ceremony On 1st June 2008 Australian soldiers at Tallil in Southern Iraq ceased operations and handed over security responsibility for Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar Provinces to U.S. forces. (Date uploaded: 02 June - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Australians farewell Al Muthanna US soldiers joined Diggers from Combat Team Waler for a two-day familiarization and handover patrol of Al Muthanna province. (Date uploaded: 02 June - 39 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team Waler stays focused on security tasks As the Overwatch Battle Group commences its drawdown, Diggers from Combat Team Waler continue daily patrols to counter the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threat in Southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 29 May - 23 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team Waler stays focused Australian Diggers from Combat Team Waler remain focused on reducing the Improvised Explosive Device threat in Southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 16 May - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian soldiers mentor Iraqi trainers Australian and coalition soldiers from the Iraqi Security Forces Transition Group continue to teach and mentor Iraqi trainers. (Date uploaded: 16 May - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| CDF visits Australian troops at Tallil, Iraq Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has visited Australian troops based at Tallil in Southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 13 May - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Diggers replace Iraq 'mud school' Australian soldiers from Combat Team Heeler and the Mayor of Al Gharref have opened a new $350,000 village school in Iraq’s Dhi Qar province, providing a better learning environment for more than 200 local children. (Date uploaded: 12 May - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team Heeler opens An Nasr School Project Australian soldiers in Dhi Qar have opened a school refurbishment project in the city of An Nasr, topping off a series of projects in the area. (Date uploaded: 12 May - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Iraq diggers play football 'friendly' Diggers in Southern Iraq have played a ‘friendly’ international football match against Iraqi soldiers, cementing the strong training ties between the two armies. (Date uploaded: 09 May - 19 images) View Gallery |
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| Battle Goup focussed for drawdown Australian Army and Air Force personnel in Southern Iraq have beaten scorching temperatures and a dust storm to complete the first major logistical movement of their drawdown from Tallil. (Date uploaded: 01 May - 15 images) View Gallery |
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| Warrant Officer of the Air Force visits Orion Detachment A RAAF AP-3C Orion Detachment of about 170 personnel conducts maritime patrol operations, with two aircraft and associated command and support elements supporting both Operation CATALYST - the Australian Defence Force contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq, and Operation SLIPPER - Australia's contribution to the coalition against terrorism. (Date uploaded: 01 May - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Medics keep Battle Group in shape Overwatch Battle Group (West) medical staff at Tallil in Iraq look after the day-to-day health requirements of the battle group and the Australian Army Training Team Iraq. (Date uploaded: 01 May - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Maritime patrol mission in Middle East The maritime patrol task group operates two AP-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft in missions over the Persian Gulf and Iraq in support of Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER. (Date uploaded: 29 April - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Major General Hindmarsh thanks Orion detachment Commander of ADF troops in the Middle East Area of Operations, Major General Mike Hindmarsh visited the RAAF AP-3C Orion Detachment to present the Canadian Task Force with a commendation for outstanding support to the Australians. (Date uploaded: 29 April - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Long Tan Memorial The centerpiece of the mural is a painted replica of the Long Tan Memorial at 6 RAR's lines in Brisbane. Combat Team Heeler is made up of 2/14 Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) and 6 RAR. (Date uploaded: 21 April - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team ‘Heeler’ sharpens weapons skillsOverwatch Battle Group (West)-4 diggers from Combat Team Heeler fired the full range of Infantry and Cavalry weapons systems during a range practice near Tallil in Iraq. (Date uploaded: 21 April - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Training Team 9 provide finishing touch for Iraqi Army Australian Army Training Team Iraq - 9 have almost finished their mission of training and mentoring the Iraqi Army for their transition to self reliance. (Date uploaded: 17 April - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team Heeler patrol checks Iraqi Army readiness Diggers from Combat Team Heeler and the Iraqi Security Forces Training Group conducted an operational readiness assessment with the 10th Iraqi Army Division during a patrol to Al Gharraf in Dhi Qar province. (Date uploaded: 16 April - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| FACE tour at Tallil Air BaseTallil Air Base in Iraq became the scene of much excitement as the Tour de Force 9 show arrived at Camp Terendak for two shows. (Date uploaded: 15 April - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Skylark provides eyes in the sky Gunner Joshua Staveley, 30 from Upper Kedron, Brisbane, is a Radar Operator with the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 at Camp Terendak, Tallil. (Date uploaded: 15 April - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| HMAS Arunta thanked for job well done Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Nigel Coates (centre) is welcomed aboard HMAS Arunta by (L-R) Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Aaron Low, LCDR David McCue and Commanding Officer HMAS Arunta, Commander Timothy Brown. (Date uploaded: 11 April - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Patrolling pays off in southern Iraq Australian soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 have patrolled the perimeter of An Nasiriyah following recent insurgent violence in the city. (Date uploaded: 08 April - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Vehicle check point in southern Iraq Australian forces from Overwatch Battle Group (West )-4's Combat Team Waler conducted snap vehicle check points to observe, inspect and screen vehicles on troubled main supply routes within the province. (Date uploaded: 07 April - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| RAAF's birthday celebrated in Middle East Sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen of the Force Level Logistic Asset came together to celebrate the 87th birthday in style, taking a well earned rest from their hectic schedules. (Date uploaded: 04 April - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Technical Support Troop help keep soldiers battle ready Soldiers from the Technical Support Troop with Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 work day and night ensuring the battle groups equipment is ready for combat. (Date uploaded: 03 April - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 9 Australian forces from the Australian Army Training Team - Iraq 9 ( AATT-I 9 or 'The Team') continue their role of mentoring and training the Iraqi Army in order to facilitate its progress to self-reliance. (Date uploaded: 26 March - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Latest Images from operation CATALYST Soldiers from Combat Team Waler assisted the Iraqi Police with the inspection of vehicles, manning of outposts and general security on troubled main supply routes within southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 25 March - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 transport Support Platoon Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4's transport Support Platoon provide logistics support and Transport for the Battle Group. They also supply the Combat Teams with fuel and stores while on patrol within Iraq. (Date uploaded: 25 March - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Images of SECDET XII in Iraq SECDET (Security Detatchment) XII is a combat team of about 110 personnel. The team is comprised of two infantry platoons, one cavalry troop, a military police detachment and a combat service support element. (Date uploaded: 20 March - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Medics assist at Al Islah Australian soldiers patrolling eastern Dhi Qar province have conducted a Medical Civil Action Program (MedCAP), providing basic care to hundreds of local people. (Date uploaded: 17 March - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers unfazed with dusty days A Combat Team Waler patrol has been subjected to the ever-changing landscape of Iraq, with a dust storm adding an errie orange hue to everything. (Date uploaded: 14 March - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Diggers provide technical help to Iraqi Army Mechanics from Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 have lent a helping hand to the Iraqi Army. The Technical Support Troop Workshop repaired and serviced a Dzik-3 Armoured car. The soldiers will provide training to Iraqi Army mechanics on how to repair the vehicles. (Date uploaded: 13 March - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| RAAF operations in the MEAO The Force Level Logistic Asset (FLLA) in the Middle East Area of Operations is a Joint-services unit that provides the vital operational logistic support to deployed ADF soldiers, sailors and airmen. (Date uploaded: 13 March - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Key leadership engagement in Iraq Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group West conducted a key leadership engagement with Sheik Ali Manshed in the village of Mohammed Al Manshed on 09 Mar 08. During the meeting the soldiers enjoyed a traditional lunch, discussed local reconstruction projects and walked through the local area. (Date uploaded: 13 March - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| School project opens at Al Salim Diggers in Iraq have inspected the construction of a new primary school and spent time with local children during a security patrol in Dhi Qar Province. (Date uploaded: 13 March - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Five-day patrol for Combat Team Waler Combat Team Waler opened parks, a school, presented wheelchairs, donated mini-buses and attended key leadership engagements during a five-day patrol in Al Muthanna province in February 2008. (Date uploaded: 12 March - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Projects open in southern Iraq Combat Team Waler opened parks, a school, presented wheelchairs, donated mini-buses and attended key leadership engagements during a five-day patrol in Al Muthanna province in February 2008. (Date uploaded: 12 March - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian and Iraq soldiers train together Soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 have conducted training for the 10th Iraqi Army Division at Camp Samawah in Al Muthanna province. (Date uploaded: 12 March - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Diggers patrol southern Iraq city Australian forces in southern Iraq completed their first patrol into the city of Nasiriyah following recent fighting between religious extremists and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). (Date uploaded: 07 March - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| New buildings opened by Australian forces Australian forces opened a local park and girls school in Ash Shatrah - a city in northern Dhi Qar province - in late February 2008. Civilian and Military Cooperation projects were paid for by the Australian government as part of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq. (Date uploaded: 03 March - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Change of command ceremony in Middle East On 1 March 2008, the Command of Joint Task Force 633 was passed from Major General Mark Evans to Major General Mike Hindmarsh. (Date uploaded: 03 March - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Medical program visits Al Toum Australian medical staff and soldiers from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 joined forces with Iraqi and US soldiers and the Al Muthanna Provincial Reconstruction Team to run the Medical Civil Action Program (MedCAP) in the village of Al Toum. (Date uploaded: 26 February - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Five-day patrol for Combat Team Waler Combat Team Waler's patrol in Al Muthanna incorporated key leadership engagements with the Govenor of Al Muthanna, Iraqi Police, Sheik Raysaan and officials in Al Salman and Al Busayyah from 28 Jan to 1 Feb 08. (Date uploaded: 20 February - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Iraqi soldiers graduate The first graduation of Iraqi 10th Division soldiers have qualified as training instructors during a graduation ceremony at Camp Mittica in southern Iraq. (Date uploaded: 20 February - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Soldiers meet with tribal leaders The Commanding Officer of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Websdane, and key staff met with Sheik Shershab and leaders of the Al Badur tribe, the largest in Dhi Qar province, on 4 February 2008. (Date uploaded: 13 February - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Long-range patrol for Combat Team WalerOverwatch Battle Group's Combat Team Waler, operating ASLAV and Bushmaster vehicles, conducted a long-range patrol throughout Al Muthanna Province from 28 January to 1 February 2008. The patrol included key leadership engagements with the Governor of Al Muthanna and local Sheiks, mentoring of the Iraqi Police Service and Department of Border Protection personnel, and security patrolling. (Date uploaded: 13 February - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Long-range patrol for Combat Team WalerOverwatch Battle Group's Combat Team Waler, operating ASLAV and Bushmaster vehicles, conducted a long-range patrol throughout Al Muthanna Province from 28 January to 1 February 2008. The patrol included key leadership engagements with the Governor of Al Muthanna and local Sheiks, mentoring of the Iraqi Police Service and Department of Border Protection personnel, and security patrolling. (Date uploaded: 13 February - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Middle East Task Force command team returns home The 30 Australians assigned to the command group of Task Force 158 have completed a five months deployed to Iraqi territorial waters in the North Arabian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 04 February - 01 images) View Gallery |
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| Middle East Task Force command team returns home The 30 Australians assigned to the command group of Task Force 158 have completed a five months deployed to Iraqi territorial waters in the North Arabian Gulf. (Date uploaded: 31 January - 25 images) View Gallery |
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| Australia Day barbecue at Camp Victory Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 is based in Baghdad at Camp Victory. Navy, Army and Air Force personnel provided the command function for the Australian Task Groups in Iraq, Afghanistan and the wider Persian Gulf region. (Date uploaded: 29 January - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 range day Combat Team Waler, part of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4, participated in a range day to allow troops to hone their skills in the application of fire control processes. Soldiers also practice the employment of Direct Fire Weapon Systems (DFWS) within a combined arms team. (Date uploaded: 17 January - 18 images) View Gallery |
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| Al Gharraf girls school opening Hundreds of girls from a poor suburb of Al Gharraf in Iraq's Dhi Qar Province have a new school building, thanks to the local town council and Australian troops. (Date uploaded: 17 January - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Combat Team Waler ready for range practice Combat Team Waler - part of Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4, participate in a range day to allow troops to hone their skills in the application of fire control processes. Soldiers also practice the employment of Direct Fire Weapon Systems (DFWS) within a combined arms team. (Date uploaded: 15 January - 20 images) View Gallery |
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| Iraq diggers remember Sunnyside The Sunnyside memorial dedication service was held on 1 January 2008 at Camp Terendak, Tallil, Iraq by soldiers of the Overwatch Battle Group (West)-4. The Sunnyside memorial commemorates the loss of the first two 'Australian' soldiers killed in action: Privates Victor Jones and David McLeod of the Queensland Mounted Infantry, during the Boer War. (Date uploaded: 10 January - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| OBG(W)4 opens new soccer field and park Operation Alcorta, named in honour of an Australian Vietnam veteran, has seen Australian troops from Overwatch Battle Group (West) 4 involved in a patrol in Dhi Qar province and a meeting with the key local leader, Sheikh Ali Manshed for the opening of a new soccer field and park. (Date uploaded: 02 January - 05 images) View Gallery |
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