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Captain Thomas Sefton, front, and other members of the ADF construction engineer team place concrete into the footings of a new classroom building at Lekutu Secondary School in Fiji. Story by Captain Michael Trainor.

Rebuilding opportunities in Fiji

08/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1942 Views 0 Comments

ADF personnel have been in Fiji for the past few months helping rebuild schools damaged by Tropical Cyclones Yasa and

Air movements operators from No. 23 Squadron and loadmasters from No. 35 Squadron load engineering equipment bound for Fiji onto an Air Force C-27J Spartan at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Flying Officer Robert Hodgson. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.

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Crucial load handled with precision

01/10/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1838 Views 0 Comments Fiji Assist

The No. 23 Squadron air movements team at RAAF Base Amberley has supported the deployment of an ADF construction team

Police Constable Tehapai Marsters (Cook Islands), Warrant Officer Edwin Ong (Singapore) and Chief Petty Officer Timoci Tokaru (Fiji) on the wharf at HMAS Stirling ahead of training with the Sea Training Group - Defence Cooperation Program. Story by Sub Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

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Exchange strengthens regional partnerships

29/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2106 Views 0 Comments Guardian-class, STG-DCP

Cook Islands, Fiji and Singapore have become the first three nations to successfully complete the inaugural Sea Training Group –

Tongan participants Vaopako Pongi, left, and Lolomanoia Tuifua enjoy a practical session for rugby league coaches, including game-day drills. Story by Alex DeValentin.

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ADF brings sports accreditation to the Pacific

22/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1322 Views 0 Comments Tonga

ADF Rugby League and ADF Netball recently joined forces with the National Rugby League (NRL) and Netball Australia for a

JS Murasame departs Darwin after a brief visit. Photo by Barrie Collins.

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Japanese naval visitors depart Darwin

19/09/202121/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1859 Views 0 Comments

Two Japan Maritime Self Defence Force ships that pulled into Darwin this week for a goodwill visit and to replenish supplies

JS Kaga arrives in Darwin for a port visit. Photo by Barrie Collins.

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Japanese ships visit Darwin

15/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3129 Views 1 Comment

Two Japan Maritime Self Defence Force ships pulled into Darwin this week for a goodwill visit and to replenish supplies after.

Dr Pommat provides a tour of the Daru hospital facility in PNG to members of the ADF and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly.

ADF Health and Wellbeing News Pacific

Small team makes big impact in PNG

07/09/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1748 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Operation PNG Assist 21

A three-person ADF planning team has helped bolster the Papua New Guinea Government’s COVID-19 response. CAPTION: Dr Pommat provides a

SIG Wayne Tranter provides a site brief to Papua New Guinea Navy Able Seaman Basil as part of the Communications Infrastructure Upgrade on Manus Island. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

Australian Army History News Pacific

Building on partnership with PNG

20/08/202122/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2069 Views 0 Comments

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have a strong and enduring security partnership, based on a shared vision for a

Leading Aircraftwoman Natasha Johnson, from No. 35 Squadron, mingled with locals at the Vanuatu Independence Day parade while deployed on Operation Solania. Story by Flight Lieutenant Emily Renshaw.

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Aviators celebrate with locals while deployed

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1595 Views 0 Comments

Aviators from Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron on July 30 joined the community in Port Vila for the Vanuatu Independence

HMAS Glenelg sails in company with RFNS Savenaca between Fiji and Vanuatu as part of Operation Island Chief. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Republic of Fiji Navy.

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Navies build skills on operation

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1379 Views 0 Comments

The crews of Australian Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Glenelg and Republic of Fiji Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Savenaca have worked

Personnel from HMAS Glenelg, with Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Alexander Finnis, third from right, display the Vanuatu flag while at anchor at Port Vila during Vanuatu's Independence Day celebrations. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder.

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Front-row seat to Vanuatuan celebration

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1346 Views 0 Comments

The ship’s company of HMAS Glenelg shared an unforgettable experience with one of Australia’s closest regional partners on July 30.

Captain Randall Hepota of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force is presented with flying clothing during his visit to No. 35 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley by Squadron Leader Robert Crawford. Story by Flight Lieutenant Clarice Hurren. Photo by Sergeant Peter Borys.

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35 Squadron sisters with PNGDF Air Training Wing

03/08/202110/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2835 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 35 Squadron has begun a sister squadron arrangement with the Papua New Guinea Defence

Humanitarian aid equipment is loaded into a No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster III aircraft bound for Fiji. Story by Lieutenant Gordon Carr-Gregg. Photo by Sergeant Ben Dempster.

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COVID response continues in Fiji

23/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1388 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The ADF has provided airlift capability to transfer critical personnel, stores and equipment to Fiji in support of the Australian

Privates Hayley Freeman and Osama Ahmed and Vanuatu Police Maritime Wing Constable Sione Motoutorua, install bracketing onto the roof of the Bwatnupni Police Post in Pentecost, Vanuatu. Story and photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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Radio project team returns home

13/07/202125/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1834 Views 0 Comments

After three busy months working with the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) to progress the delivery of the Vanuatu Government National

Commanding Officer Superintendent Tom Redfern cuts the ribbon for RKS Teanoai II accompanied by Stirling MP Vince Connelly and Navy’s Head of Maritime Systems Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm. Photo by Leading Seaman Richard Cordell.

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Patrol boat handed to Kiribati

29/06/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2093 Views 0 Comments

In the latest milestone for the Pacific Maritime Security Program, Australia has delivered a new Guardian-class patrol boat to Kiribati. CAPTION:

Members of the Royal Australian Navy Sea Training Group with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Maritime Element ships company of 'Ted Diro' (P401) on completion of the ships sea readiness evaluation at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Christopher Szumlanski.

Australian News Pacific

Australia agrees to arm PNG patrol boats

25/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4952 Views 0 Comments

ADF has agreed to arm PNG’s four new Guardian-class patrol boats delivered through the Pacific Maritime Security Program.

Australian and Japanese soldiers and US Marines participate in a smoking ceremony Robertson Barracks to kick-start Exercise Southern Jackaroo. Photo by Barrie Collins, for CONTACT.

Australian Army MRF-D News Pacific

Exercise Southern Jackaroo off to a smokin start

15/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2160 Views 0 Comments

MRF-D, Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel began Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2021 in Northern Territory today.

Remote Installation Commander Lieutenant Amy Rowlings visits Windua High School in South West Bay. Story and photo by Corporal Olivia Cameron.

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School visit in Vanuatu

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1864 Views 0 Comments

Telecommunications riggers from 127 Signals Troop and the Vanuatu Police Force visited Windua High School in South West Bay, Malekula,

Second Lieutenant Sione Kaufononga, front left, and Lieutenant Esafe Vanipola, front right, from His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga during the official welcome ceremony at Brisbane. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

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Tongans’ course reunites them with Aussie mates

21/05/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 2196 Views 0 Comments

The members of a contingent from His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) Tonga in Australia to complete courses are reconnecting with

Ship’s company of Royal Solomon Islands Patrol Vessel Taro line the upper deck after boarding their vessel for the first time following a formal handover ceremony at Henderson, WA. Photo by Able Seaman Annabelle Reidy.

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Solomon Islands receives second Pacific patrol boat replacement

08/05/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2866 Views 0 Comments

The Solomon Islands has received its second Guardian-class patrol boat under Australia’s Pacific Maritime Security Program.