3 March 2006
Pakistan Army farewells ADF humanitarian mission
Traditional sword dancing was part of the entertainment when personnel of the Australian Defence Force humanitarian mission in Kashmir under Operation Pakistan Assist were treated to a programme of Pakistan food and culture during a farewell function on 18 February 2006 hosted by the Pakistan Army 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade.

In October 2005 a devastating earthquake sent a shock wave through South Asia. On 11 November 2005, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) deployed a contingent of medical specialists to provide medical assistance to the people of the Dhanni region.

During their deployment ADF personnel successfully treated more than 1,000 injuries and put in place an immunisation program for the children of the Dhanni region which will have benefits many years into the future.

20060218adff8195319_007 Just like this; Captain Shabbir, Pakistan Army, shows Warrant Officer Class one Michelle Wyatt some traditional dancing during the overture of Pakistan food and culture during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_030 Lieutenant Colonel Asif (Left of the Pakistan Army chats with Captain Matthew Colquhoun during an overture of Pakistan food and culture as a part of a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_016 Australian Troops based at Camp Bradman try traditional dancing during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_017 Australian troops based at Camp Bradman in the Neelum Valley were treated to Pakistan food and culture during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_018 Traditional sword dancing were all part of the entertainment when Australian troops based at Camp Bradman were treated to Pakistan food and culture during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_021 Local musicians and traditional Pakistan dancers perform during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_022 Traditional Pakistan dancers entertain Australian troops based at Camp Bradman during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_027 Captain Matthew Patching (Left) and Flight Lieutenant Andrew Hoffman help themselves to the local food during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_029 Lieutenant Andrew Dansie tries the local fare during function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_015 Colonel Andrew Sims tries to follow the traditional dancing during the farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_032 From left, Lieutenant Simon Barry, Major Kylie Fardell and wing Commander Karen Leshinskas line up to sample the local delicacies served as part of the overture of a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_034 Colonel Andrew Sims (Left) Brigadier Sajjad (Centre) and Lieutenant Colonel Ijaz show the gifts that were presented during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_036 Colonel Andrew Sims (Left) Commander Joint Task Force 632 presents Lieutenant Colonel Ijaz (Right) of the Pakistan Army 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery with a framed photo and an Australian Slouch Hat during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_040 Colonel Andrew Sims (Left) and Brigadier Mazhar of the Pakistan Army listen to a local folk singer during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_038 Colonel Andrew Sims, Commander Joint Task Force 632, gives an inspiring speech to the Pakistan Army's 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade during a farewell function to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_042 Brigadier Sajjad from the 28 Infantry Brigade, Pakistan Army, gives a warm and heartfelt farewell speech to the Australian Contingent based at Camp Bradman, during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_044 Brigadier Saleem from the Pakistan Army (Left) presents the Commander joint Task Force 632, Colonel Andrew Sims with a plaque during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_057 A Pakistan Army officer sings a traditional folk song during a Pakistan food and culture farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_049 Lieutenant Colonel Ijaz (Left and Brigadier Sajjad of the Pakistan Army perform a traditional dance as the Australian Contingent of Operation Pakistan Assist sing a rousing rendition of Waltzing Matilda during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_045 Brigadier Sajjad of the 28 Infantry Brigade, Pakistan Army, (Left) presents Commander, Joint Task Force 632, Colonel Andrew Sims (Right) with a traditional Kashmir sword as a parting gift during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_037 Colonel Andrew Sims (Left) Commander Joint Task Force 632, presents Brigadier Sajjad (Right) of the Pakistan Army 28 Infantry Brigade with a framed photo and an Australian Slouch Hat during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_059 Australian and Pakistan Military personnel enjoy the entertainment provided by members of 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade during a farewell function to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_060 Local Dhanni musicians entertain Australian and Pakistan military personnel during a farewell function to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_082 Major Kylie Fardell (Left), Corporal Mark Holdway (Centre) and Warrant Officer Class One Michelle Wyatt (Right) enjoy the entertainment provided as a part of the Pakistan food and culture farewell function, hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade, to honiour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_071 Australian troops at Camp Bradman are escorted by traditional Pakistan during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_076 Australian troops at Camp Bradman are escorted by traditional Pakistan dancers during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_070 Local village children wait to present Colonel Andrew Sims with a gift of flowers during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_083 Pakistan military personnel in traditional dress prepare to entertain Australian Troops based at camp Bradman in Kashmir as a part of a Pakistan food and culture farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_093 Traditional sword dancing were all part of the entertainment when Australian troops based at Camp Bradman were treated to Pakistan food and culture during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res	20060218adff8195319_094 Australian troops at Camp Bradman are escorted through a specially built 'arch of honour' by traditional Pakistan dancers during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res
20060218adff8195319_095 Australian troops at Camp Bradman are escorted by traditional Pakistan dancers during a farewell function hosted by 25 Mountain Regiment Artillery and 28 Infantry Brigade to honour the Australians based at Camp Bradman in Kashmir. (Date taken: 18 February 2006) Low-Res | Hi-Res