Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
29 April 2008
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.
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.
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 CATALYST currently comprises up to 1575 Australian Defence Force personnel.
Major General Mike Hindmarsh commands all ADF units deployed in the Middle East Area of Operations including all elements assigned to Operation CATALYST and Operation SLIPPER.
Brigadier Brian Dawson is the Deputy Commander of Australian forces in Iraq.
| 20080426adf8115142_002 Canadian and Australian Airmen and women are addressed by Major General Mike Hindmarsh, Commander of ADF troops in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 26 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080426adf8115142_017 Major General Mike Hindmarsh, Commander of ADF units in the Middle East Area of Operations, greets Leading Aircraftsman Ryan Carr during a parade inspection. (Date taken: 26 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080426adf8115142_045 Major General Mike Hindmarsh, Commander of ADF units in the Middle East Area of Operations, presents Canadian Executive Officer, Major Rousseau with a Commendation for his Task Group's outstanding support to the Australians. (Date taken: 26 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080426adf8115142_076 RAAF Airmen and women are addressed by Major General Mike Hindmarsh, Commander of ADF units in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 26 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080426adf8115142_085 Dianne Hall, 28, of Grafton NSW is promoted from Leading Aircraftwoman to Corporal by Major General Mike Hindmarsh, Commander of ADF units in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 26 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080426adf8115142_090 RAAF Airmen and women are addressed by Major General Mike Hindmarsh, Commander of ADF units in the Middle East Area of Operations. (Date taken: 26 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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