Defence COVID-19 cases overseas climbing
Defence today added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its total, which now stands at 101. The new case was
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PM announces new Afghanistan Inquiry investigative body
PM Morrison announces new investigative body to examine the Inspector General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry findings.
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RAR Special Feature – Steady boots on the ground
As the flag comes down on RAR’s role in Afghanistan, Private Jacob Joseph takes a look at its role over the past 75 years for ARMY Newspaper.
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RAAF security reckon they could achieve frequent-flyer gold status
RAAF security forces in the Middle East have been so busy they reckon they could achieve gold frequent-flyer status by the time they get home.
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Spartan patrols for illegal fishing in south Pacific
ADF has finished its latest mission to help regional partners detect illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the south-west Pacific.
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Defence adds 98th COVID-19 case
Defence added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its tally, the latest again ‘overseas’, where 44 of the total 98 cases were contracted.
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‘Afghanistan war crimes’ report delivered to Chief of Defence
Chief of the Australian Defence Force has received the Afghanistan Inquiry report from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force.
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ADF’s NSW/Victoria border operations end
After four million vehicle checks on the NSW-Victoria border, JTU 629.1.3 finished its part in Operation COVID-19 Assist on 30 October.
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HMAS Arunta begins North Korea sanctions patrol
HMAS Arunta has arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a short logistics visit before participating in Operation Argos tomorrow.
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RAAF returns Middle East air base to USAF
The former home of the ADF’s air operations in the Middle East has been handed over to the United States Air Force.
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33 Squadron personnel and aircraft welcomed home from Middle East
No. 33 Squadron personnel returning from their Middle East deployment were given a special welcome home at RAAF Base Amberley on Friday.
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Wedgetail and MRTT end Middle East mission
RAAF E-7A Wedgetail and KC-30A MRTT aircraft will return to Australia following their final mission of a successful year-long deployment.
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ADF deploying to Middle East farewelled
More than 85 ADF personnel were farewelled at RAAF Base Amberley today ahead of their upcoming deployment to the Middle East Region.
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Shadow UAS deployed on first domestic operation
Royal Australian Artillery has deployed its Shadow UAS on a domestic operation for the first time in support of Joint Task Force 639 on Operation Resolute.
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Toowoomba heads home after successful mission
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba is returning home after completing a six-month deployment to the Middle East.
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Australia ends training mission at Taji Military Complex
Australia has successfully completed its training mission at Taji Military Complex in Iraq where, since 2015, they have trained more than 47,000 Iraqis.
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ADF COVID-19 cases continue to fade
The number of cases of COVID-19 that hit ADF members has remained steady for a full week, while those who have officially recovered has risen to 37.
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ADF contact tracing hailed a great success in Victoria
Australian Defence Force personnel in Victoria have completed their supporting role with the Department of Health and Human Services contact tracing team.
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OMAR wins $6million contract to re-clear NZ’s cleared Afghan ranges
NZDF has signed a contractor to carry out additional clearance of five firing ranges used by its Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan, Afghanistan.
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Defence playing fast and loose with COVID-19 figures
On its laughingly titled ‘Latest updates’ page, clearly marked Friday 1 May 2020, Defence increased its COVID-19 tally twice over the weekend.
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