Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
29 January 2008
Australia Day barbecue at Camp Victory
Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 is based in Baghdad at Camp Victory, Saddam Hussein's former Al Faw Palace complex. HQ JTF633 has a joint-force team of Navy, Army and Air Force personnel who provide the command function for the Australian Task Groups in Iraq, Afghanistan and the wider Persian Gulf region as part of Operations CATALYST and SLIPPER.
Operation CATALYST is the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government, the ADF continues to contribute to Multi-National Force efforts to develop a secure and stable environment in Iraq, assist national recovery programs and facilitate the transition to Iraq self-government.
Operation SLIPPER is the ADF contribution to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Operation SLIPPER is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to working together with the international community to help prevent acts of terrorism around the world.
| 20070126adf8267338_001 Baghdad’s winter rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of Sergeant Megan Grogan as she celebrated Australia Day along with fellow Australian troops and military guests from the UK and US at an Aussie BBQ at Camp Victory. (Date taken: 26 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070126adf8267338_002 Warrant Officer Second Class Tony Payne added a bit of national costume to his uniform while celebrating Australia Day along with fellow Australian troops and military guests from the UK and US at an Aussie BBQ at Camp Victory. (Date taken: 26 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070126adf8267338_003 US Army Medical Officer Lieutenant Colonel Melinda Jackson (right) becomes an honourary Aussie for the day while attending the Australia Day celebrations at Camp Victory, Baghdad. Joining her is preventative medicine technician Corporal Guy Price. (Date taken: 26 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070126adf8267338_004 Captain Andrew O’Conner chose to wear national costume to the Australia Day celebrations at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq. The Australian Army staff officer enjoyed an Aussie BBQ along with fellow Australian troops and military guests from the UK and US. (Date taken: 26 January 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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