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HMAS Adelaide sailors load disaster-relief supplies onto a MRH-90 Taipan bound for Nabouwalu on the island of Vanua Levu, Fiji, during Operation Fiji Assist 20-21. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

Helicopters vital in delivery of supplies to Fiji

25/01/2021 Mike Hughes 71 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Adelaide’s embarked MRH-90 Taipan helicopters played a vital role in delivering much-needed supplies to Fijian communities that had been

Soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion drive a light amphibious resupply cargo 5 onto the island of Galoa, in Fiji to drop off supplies required to repair buildings affected by Cyclone Yasa. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Navy

Sailor explains intricacies of amphibious landings

24/01/202124/01/2021 Mike Hughes 161 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Adelaide showcased its sophisticated amphibious deployment systems during Operation Fiji Assist, transporting more than 400 tonnes of disaster relief supplies from

Lieutenant Nicholas Ilijas conducts a COVID-19 test in HMAS Adelaide as part of the COVID-19 safety protocols for Operation Fiji Assist. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

Strict testing proved aid capability during pandemic

23/01/202124/01/2021 Mike Hughes 95 Views 0 Comments

Operation Fiji Assist and HMAS Adelaide have shown the ADF can still provide international humanitarian disaster relief even in a pandemic.

Captain Nicole Eltringham tests water from a desalination system in Vanua Levu on Operation Fiji Assist. Photo by Lieutenant Phillip Qin.

Australian Army News Pacific Science & Technology

Providing fresh water to Fijian communities

23/01/202123/01/2021 Mike Hughes 80 Views 0 Comments

Army engineers used a heavy-water production plant to assist Fijians after more than 130,000 were left without potable water after a cyclone.

ADF personnel of the Observer Group Lebanon at the memorial for Royal Australian Corps of Transport officer Captain Peter McCarthy.

Australian Army Middle East News

Memorial service honours peacekeeper

23/01/202123/01/2021 Mike Hughes 227 Views 0 Comments

A memorial service was held in Lebanon on 18 January to honour Australian Army Captain Peter McCarthy who was killed

Last year was an unprecedented year with bushfires and a global pandemic, but the ADF was up to the challenge of supporting Australia, while continuing its core role. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

ADF Australian History News Operations Overseas

ADF up to the challenges of 2020

12/01/202112/01/2021 Mike Hughes 456 Views 0 Comments

Last year was difficult and disruptive for our nation and was a defining year for Defence. FILE PHOTO: By Leading Seaman

Corporal Mitchell Webster, left, Joel Palmer and Corporal Aaron Bartlett competing in the 2020 Cyber Warrior Challenge.

ADF ADF People Middle East Operations Science & Technology

Cyber teams put their skills to the test

12/01/202112/01/2021 Mike Hughes 263 Views 0 Comments

A team from Australia’s Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth

ADF personnel in the Middle East prepare a load of COVID-19 test kits for delivery to Afghanistan. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

ADF ADF People Health and Wellbeing Middle East Science & Technology

COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation

10/01/2021 Mike Hughes 273 Views 0 Comments

About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Vanessa Bunker in Egypt.

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Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride

10/01/2021 Mike Hughes 257 Views 0 Comments

A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker’s military career. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air

Major General Cheryl Pearce welcomed by an Honour Guard provided by the mission’s Mobile Force Reserve.

ADF Australian Army News Operations Overseas

A milestone deployment complete

07/01/202108/01/2021 Mike Hughes 238 Views 0 Comments

Major General Cheryl Pearce has completed a milestone deployment to Cyprus as the first Australian Commander of the UN Peacekeeping

Australian soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion drive a LARC5 (light amphibious resupply cargo) onto Galoa, Fiji with humanitarian-assistance supplies. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

ADF Australian News Overseas Pacific

ADF helping Fiji after cyclone

07/01/2021 Brian Hartigan 652 Views 0 Comments

ADF is assisting Fijianan authorities provide assistance to thousands of Fijians affected by the category-5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa.

Major General Cheryl Pearce signs a Transfer of Authority certificate appointing Colonel Neil Wright as acting Officer in Charge of the military components in Cyprus until the new force commander arrives. Photographer unknown.

Australian Australian Army Europe News Overseas

Aussie commander in Cyprus completes two-year mission

06/01/202106/01/2021 Brian Hartigan 442 Views 0 Comments

After two years as Commander United Nations Force in Cyprus, Major General Cheryl Pearce completed her tenure this month.

Australian soldiers enter the town of Bardia, Libia, on the second day of the Battle of Bardia. AWM006083 by unknown British official photographer.

Australian Australian Army Middle East News Veterans

Remembering the Battle of Bardia 80 years on

03/01/202102/01/2021 Brian Hartigan 275 Views 0 Comments

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bardia – the first land battle of WWII planned and fought predominantly by Australians.

Australian Australian Army News Operations Pacific Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Adelaide and 600 pers head to Fiji

27/12/2020 Brian Hartigan 964 Views 0 Comments

On Thursday 24 December 2020, more than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel boarded HMAS Adelaide and headed for Fiji.

A New Zealand soldier and NZLAV on patrol in north-east Bamyian province, Afghanistan. NZDF photo.

Middle East New Zealand News Overseas

First phase of NZDF extras on Bamyan ranges complete

08/12/2020 Brian Hartigan 642 Views 0 Comments

The contractor carrying out additional clearance of firing ranges used by the NZDF in Bamyan, Afghanistan, is ahead of schedule.

Europe News Overseas Science & Technology

Subsea craft could get wings too

27/11/202027/11/2020 Brian Hartigan 698 Views 0 Comments

SubSea Craft has partnered with IrvinGQ to develop a parachute-deployment option for its surface-submersible craft, VICTA.

New Zealand's first female Usher of the Black Rod Sandra McKie at the State Opening of Parliament in Wellington today. Photo by Mark Tantrum – marktantrum.com

New Zealand News Overseas Veterans

First ever female Usher of the Black Rod in New Zealand

26/11/202026/11/2020 Brian Hartigan 561 Views 0 Comments

New Zealand Defence Force Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today,

Outgoing Commander of Joint Task Force 633 Major General Susan Coyle and her replacement, Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell sign the papers to transfer command of Australian forces in the Middle East, watched by incoming Command Warrant Officer WO1 Mark Retallick. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations

Change of command in the Middle East

26/11/2020 Brian Hartigan 1291 Views 0 Comments

Major General Susan Coyle has transferred command of Australian Forces in the Middle East region to Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell.

Leading Seaman Aircrewman Brad Firkin collects information on a vessel of interest from HMAS Arunta's MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during Operation Argos. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

Asia Australian News Operations Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Arunta ends North Korea sanctions duty

18/11/2020 Brian Hartigan 527 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Arunta is on her way home after completing Operation Argos duties – enforcement of UN sanctions on North Korea.

ADF Australian Middle East News Operations

IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry press conference on Thursday

16/11/2020 Brian Hartigan 1068 Views 0 Comments IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry

CCDF General Angus Campbell will front a press conference in Canberra on Thursday re the findings from the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry.

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