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The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill transit the Philippine Sea in February. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch.
News Overseas Pacific USA 

Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of COVID-19

14/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2126 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

A sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt died of ‘COVID-related complications’ on Sunday in the intensive-care unit of US Naval Hospital Guam on 13 Feb.

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New Zealand Defence Force personnel onboard a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules on their way home after more than five months deployment in Iraq followed by two weeks in isolation to meet COVID-19 requirements. The Hercules dropped members off in Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and at RNZAF Base Ohakea in Manawatū before returning to RNZAF Base Auckland later today. NZDF photo.
Middle East New Zealand News Operations 

NZDF Taji crew home after COVID-19 isolation

11/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2086 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, Taji

A group of NZDF personnel who returned recently from Iraq have finished their two-week COVID-19 isolation and are now on their way home to their families.

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New Zealand Defence Force personnel from Palmerston North help pack more than 2500 care packages for families in need in remote areas. NZDF photo.
New Zealand News Operations 

NZDF planning for ‘long patrol’ against COVID-19

10/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2152 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Military planning skills are being put to use in New Zealand’s fight against COVID-19, as the NZDF help government agencies in ‘the long patrol’.

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Attendees at a Women in Cyber event on International Women's Day 2020 in Canberra, ACT.
CONTACT BLOG SPOT Sir Jeffrey Armiger 

Delivering all your ‘current and relevant’ news

10/04/202010/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2354 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

. . news a noun newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events . . . “…is taking a

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An Australian Army soldier and a New South Wales Police officer provide security at Port Kembla as part of the Australian government’s COVID-19 response. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.
ADF Australian Australian Army News Operations Videos 

Ruby Princess under Army/Police guard

09/04/202018/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3194 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Ruby Princess cruise ship with more than 200 COVID-19 virus infections among her 1000 crew, is being guarded by NSW Police and Australian Army patrols.

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Australian Army soldier Lance Corporal Henry Hudson at the NSW Health COVID-19 Trace Contact Centre. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.
Australian Australian Army News Operations Videos 

Army lance-jack on NSW COVID-19 contact-tracing team

09/04/202009/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4623 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

A sprawling ‘starburst’ of COVID-19 infection can spring from a single person before they test positive or are isolated. CAPTION:

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Beau King in action at the Sydney 2018 Invictus Games. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
Australian Health and Wellbeing News Veterans 

Veteran gives away $100 shopping vouchers during COVID-19 crisis

09/04/202009/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2219 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Beau King, who served in the Army for eight years, is giving back to the Townsville community by giving away $100 Woolworth’s vouchers to those in need.

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Australian Army soldier Lance Bombardier Jacob Homulos, Northern Territory Police Officer Senior Constable Maxwell Lisson and Department of Health Environmental Officer Jerry Chen conduct quarantine compliance checks in Darwin. Photo by Captain Carla Armenti.
ADF Australian News 

Operation COVID-19 Assist grows

09/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2371 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The ADF is contributing to the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic with a range of logistical and personnel support.

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Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr.
Australian Australian Army News 

Message from the Chief of Army to Army families

09/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4210 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr issued a message to Army families encouraging them to stay connected and discuss Operation COVID-19 Assist.

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ADF Australian News 

No new COVID-19 cases in Defence for four days

08/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1413 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence has not recorded a new case of COVID-19 since mid Friday last week, with every update since reflecting nil change to the running total.

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Australian Army military police and Queensland police stand guard outside The Westin, Brisbane, as more  more Aussies coming off overseas flights arrive for quarantine. Photo by CONTACT stringer Christabel Migliorini.
ADF Australian News Operations Videos 

1400 ADF deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist

08/04/202008/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5320 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Defence currently has approximately 1400 personnel deployed across the country as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.

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Crew of the USS Theodore Roosevelt listen to Vice Admiral William Merz, commander US 7th Fleet, answering questions during a visit to the ship on 7 April 2020. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier.
News Overseas Pacific USA 

US NavSec falls on his sword after attacking USS Roosevelt captain

08/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3333 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Acting Secretary of the US Navy Thomas Modly who sacked the captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier has fallen on his sword.

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Cyber security research concept image.
Australian News 

Signals Directorate attacking foreign COVID-19 scammers

07/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2384 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

Australian Signals Directorate is cracking down on offshore cyber criminals targeting Australian households and businesses through COVID-19 scams.

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Australian Army soldier Private Jack Barrie sorts donations at the Foodbank warehouse in Glendenning, NSW, as part of Defence's Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.
Health and Wellbeing Letters to the Editor 

Virus made me a morning person

06/04/202006/04/2020 Colleen 1774 Views 1 Comment COVID-19

How are you coping with this social isolation? I’m doing alright with reading, cooking, jigsaws, exercising and getting out for a walk on a regular basis.

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Jacinda Ardern and her partner, Clarke Gayford, attend reception at Government House, Auckland on Waitangi Day. Photo courtesy NZ Government House.
Letters to the Editor 

Can New Zealand’s lockdown be justified?

05/04/202005/04/2020 Auke Schade 2398 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR, attributable only to the author. Publication does not constitute endorsement by CONTACT. . FILE PHOTO: Jacinda

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Australian Defence Force personnel returning from the Middle East, prepare to begin their 14 day part of nationwide measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. Photo by Corporal Chris Beerens.
ADF Australian News 

Welcome home from ops – do not pass go

04/04/202005/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3355 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

On Thursday 2 April, 180 Australian Defence Force personnel returned home from operations in the Middle East – and went straight into quarantine.

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ADF Australian News 

Defence COVID-19 cases hit 30

04/04/202004/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2253 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

“Defence is currently managing 30 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 1.30pm on 4 April 2020.

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ADF Australian News 

Confirmed Defence cases of COVID-19 – now 29

04/04/202004/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2117 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

“Defence is currently managing 29 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 9am on 4 April 2020.

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USS Theodore Roosevelt exercises with US Air Force out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, on 20 March 2020. Photo from USS Theodore Roosevelt Facebook page.
News Overseas Pacific USA 

Captain of USS Theodore Roosevelt relieved of duty

03/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2519 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

The commander of the US aircraft carrier knocked out of action by a COVID-19 outbreak after a visit to Vietnam has been relieved of duty.

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ADF Australian News 

Defence managing 28 cases of COVID-19

03/04/202004/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1670 Views 0 Comments COVID-19

“Defence is currently managing 28 confirmed cases in the locations illustrated above,” Defence updated at 12.30pm on 3 April 2020.

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