Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
26 December 2005
Governor-General of Australia visits ADF personnel in southern Iraq
The Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, made a surprise visit on Christmas Day to Australian Defence Force personnel serving with the Al Muthanna Task Group in southern Iraq.
Australian Defence Force personnel in the Middle East are working through the Christmas and New Year festive season as part of Operation CATALYST, Australia’s contribution to the safety, reconstruction and rebuilding of Iraq.
ADF personnel from cities and towns all across Australia are serving in the Middle East region.
| 20051225adf8180462_046 The Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery (centre), is briefed at the front gate of Camp Smitty in southern Iraq by Lance Corporal Sam Clarke (right), of Kempsey, NSW, and the Commanding Officer of Al Muthanna Task Group Two, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Short (left). (Date taken: 25 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051225adf8180462_069 Lead Scout Private Michael Pedrana (left) meets the Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, during the Governor-General's surprise Christmas Day visit to the Al Muthanna Task Group in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 25 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051225adf8180462_076 The Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, chats during a surprise Christmas Day visit with members of the Australian Defence Force serving with the Al Muthanna Task Group in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 25 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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| 20051225adf8184668_037 The Governor-General of Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, chats during Christmas lunch with members of the Australian Defence Force serving with the Al Muthanna Task Group in southern Iraq. (Date taken: 25 December 2005) Low-res | High-res |
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