Operation samoa ASSIST: Stories from Samoa
Movers called to Samoa
IT WAS all in a day’s work for movers from No 1 Airfield Operations Support Squadron (1AOSS) detachment located at RAAF Base Amberley called on to assist with the Samoan relief effort.
ADF responds to regional call
HIGH Commissioner to Samoa Matt Anderson said the ADF, AusAID, AFP and Government disaster response had saved lives in the wake of the country’s worst national disaster.
Old adage finds new expression
IF THERE were ever any doubters of the old military adage of the ‘7 Ps’ then the Samoa tsunami tragedy should cast out any non-believers.
Aussies narrowly escape tragedy
WO2 Paul Holstein’s holiday in paradise was tragically cut short when he arrived in Samoa the day before the tsunami.
Aussie tells how tragedy unfolded in paradise
NO-ONE could have missed the earthquake but Commander Tony Powell only understood its magnitude when friends arrived at his home seeking refuge from the devastation.
Mobile medicos make a quick stop in Samoa
WITH some classic understatement Frank Rees says it was “very pleasant” to see the Australian aero-medical evacuation (AME) team cross the tarmac at Apia airport to take him home.