Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST
20 February 2009
Chief of Army visits Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST
Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie visited Defence personnel assisting the Victorian government on Operation VIC FIRE ASSIST.
Lieutenant General Gillespie flew over fire-devastated areas and visited troops from Joint Task Force 662.
He applauded the efforts of all personnel involved with the operation and forecast a continued redeployment of Defence personnel as the community, government and civilian agencies take charge of their own recovery effort.
Lieutenant General Gillespie visited the Kinglake Community Service Hub, one of seven support areas providing 24 hour support to residents in fire-affected country Victoria.
| 20090120adf8083167_008 Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, views the devastation of the Victorian bushfires near Kinglake, from a Navy Agusta 109 helicopter. (Date taken: 20 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8083167_010 Countryside in the Kinglake area which was devastated by the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 20 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8083167_056 Countryside in the Kinglake area which was devastated by the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 20 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8083167_059 Countryside in the Kinglake area which was devastated by the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 20 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8083167_082 Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, discusses the contribution and personal experience of personnel from 4 Brigade with Lieutenant Johnstone and Commander of 4 Brigade, Brigadier Arnold. (Date taken: 20 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090120adf8083167_084 Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, talks with Private Johnson about Defence assistance to the Victorian bushfires. (Date taken: 20 February 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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