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Republic of Fiji Military Forces

RAAF security aviators on a C-17A Globemaster III prepare for a deployment to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq Rotation-B. Story and photos by Corporal Luke Bellman.
Middle East News Royal Australian Air Force 

Peacekeeping mission in safe hands

14/02/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1339 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq

Under the Iraqi sun, boots hit the ground as a Royal Australian Air Force security team established a perimeter for

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Lieutenant Lara Hamblin on Exercise Cartwheel as the officer in command of demolitions, Nasouri Highlands, Fiji. Story and photos by Captain Annie Richardson.
ADF People 

Horse rider’s Army career galloping ahead

08/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 851 Views 0 Comments ADF Gap Year, ADFA, Exercise Cartwheel, RAEME, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Royal Military College-Duntroon (RMC-D)

Combat engineer Lieutenant Lara Hamblin’s journey in the Army began with a snap choice to join the Army Gap Year

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Members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces aboard a RAAF C-17 Globemaster for the final leg of their journey home from the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq. Story and photos Corporal Michael Rogers.
News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force 

Giving our Pacific neighbours a lift home

20/09/202421/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1474 Views 0 Comments C-17A Globemaster III, Middle East Region, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, UN Peacekeeping

As a C-17 Globemaster began its final approach into Fiji, the harmonious singing that rose above the jet-engines’ roar signalled

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A RAAF C-27J Spartan from 35 Squadron departs Nausori International Airport in Suva, Fiji. Story by Flight Lieutenant Imogen Lunny. Photo by Leading Arcraftwoman Annika Smit
News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

Spartan helps fortify Pacific ties

06/03/202410/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2651 Views 0 Comments C-27J Spartan, Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), No. 35 Squadron, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

RAAF has completed its first Fijian rotation under the Defence Pacific Air Program (DPAP), which involves sending an air mobility

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Australian Army soldiers instruct Republic of Fiji Military Forces members during a live shoot with the Australian EF88, as part of Exercise Coral Warrior at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photos by Private Alfred Stauder.
Australian Army News 

Firing all the right questions

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1297 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 8/9 RAR, EF88 Austyer rifle, Exercise Coral Warrior, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Fijian soldiers have begun training with Charlie Company 8/9 Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane for

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The ANZAC Memorial Centre at Beersheba, visited by a contingent of Operation Mazurka personnel during their tour of Israel. Story b y Lieutenant Sarah Lucinsky.
Australian Army History News 

Aussies/Fijians share history tour in Israel

11/07/202316/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1599 Views 0 Comments Beersheba War Cemetery, Light Horse Regiment, MFO, Operation Mazurka, Operation Paladin, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

The bonds formed between soldiers on deployment have been deepened by a sharing of military history in the Middle East.

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Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Roxanne Phillip giving a practical lesson on the 10,000lb cargo net at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Suva, Fiji. Story by Flight Lieutenant Steffi Blavius. Photo by Flight Sergeant Anne Strode.
News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF team delivers critical training in Fiji

07/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1619 Views 0 Comments Coral Warrior, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Royal Australian Air Force School of Administration and Logistics Training (RAAFSALT)

In a demonstration of dedication and flexibility, a team of instructors from the Royal Australian Air Force School of Administration

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Representatives from Fijian industry begin to 'cut and fill' the site for the MESC project in Suva. Story Noah Diamantopoulos.
Australian Army News Pacific 

Working with Fiji to enhance maritime capabilities

07/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1849 Views 0 Comments Republic of Fiji Military Forces

ADF project management personnel have been working alongside Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and Fijian industry to deliver the

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Lance Corporal Jesse McMah, from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) guides an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank over a medium girder bridge during training at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Cody Tsaousis. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News 

Engineers bridging the gaps

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1997 Views 1 Comment 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Soldiers from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment (2 CER) conducted a series of bridging and rafting exercises at Gallipoli Barracks during

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Commander of the 7th Combat Brigade, Brigadier Michael Say, addresses Republic of Fiji Military Forces Colonel Gadai and members of Exercise Longreach 2022 at Blackrock Camp, Fji on 19 July 2022. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Ensuring readiness for high-risk weather

03/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1491 Views 0 Comments Exercise Longreach, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Extreme weather events like floods, heatwaves, storms and cyclones are predicted to become even more intense and destructive over the

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Australian Army rifleman Corporal Joshua Townsend coaches a soldier from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces during a live-fire qualifying shoot at Gallipoli Barracks. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News Pacific 

Fijian infantrymen set the standard

29/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2132 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 7th Combat Service Support Battalion, 8/9 RAR, Coral Warrior 22, EF88 Austyer rifle, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

A contingent of Fijian infantrymen are undertaking support company and other courses at Gallipoli Barracks over the next two months,

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Teachers and students of Lekutu Secondary School during the official handover ceremony to celebrate the completion of the reconstruction project in Vanua Levu, Fiji on July 21. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Rebuilding schools for Fijian leaders of tomorrow

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2381 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, Fiji, Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Tropical Cyclone Ana, Tropical Cyclone Yasa

In a rural Fijian town well off the tourist map, hundreds of school children were dancing, singing and celebrating the

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Australian Defence Force officer Lieutenant Colonel Tim Warner lays a wreath during Fiji's Infantry Day commemoration service at Vilu War Memorial, Solomon Islands. Story and photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.
ADF Lest We Forget News Pacific 

Pacific family gathered in remembrance

01/07/202204/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1989 Views 0 Comments Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Solomon Islands, Victoria Cross, WWII

Solomons’ International Assistance Force (SIAF) personnel gathered for a memorial service to mark Fiji’s Infantry Day on June 23. CAPTION: Australian Defence

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Commanding Officer HMAS Ararat Lieutenant Commander David Martinussen watches RFNS Savenaca complete a replenishment-at-sea approach during a combined patrol on Operation Solania 2022.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Sailors build friendships at sea and on land

24/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2218 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Guardian-class Patrol Boat, HMAS Ararat, Operation Solania, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

HMAS Ararat earlier this month completed a joint maritime patrol with Republic of Fiji Navy (RFN) Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Savenaca. Ararat

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Soldiers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces share a traditional Fijian Lovo with Australian Army soldiers from 8/9 RAR during the closing ceremony of Exercise Coral Soldier at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Story by Captain Taylor Lynch. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.
Australian Army News Pacific 

Diggers treated to a Fijian feed

17/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1933 Views 1 Comment 8/9 RAR, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) soldiers in Brisbane treated their Australian counterparts to a meal cooked in a traditional

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Australian Army sapper Logan Kocbek, from 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, and an RFMF engineer secure timber decking during construction of the footbridge. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal Matthew Kenny.
Australian Army News Pacific 

Building bridges with Fiji

06/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2061 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

A four-hour journey at 3am and a broken-down bus didn’t stop Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) engineers farewelling their

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Commander of the 7th Brigade, Brigadier Michael Say, leads the Australian Army contingent in the Brisbane City Anzac Day parade. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.
Australian Army News Pacific 

Pacific mateship on show in Anzac Day parade

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1997 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day 2022, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Personnel from the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade gathered across Gallipoli Barracks to commemorate Anzac Day, and also took part in

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Australian Army and Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel work together to rebuild an Upper Wilsons Creek access road damaged by floodwaters in northern New South Wales. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.
ADF Australian Army News Pacific Videos 

Australian and Fijians side-by-side on flood cleanup

22/03/202225/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2742 Views 0 Comments 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Operation Flood Assist 2022, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Australian and Fijian soldiers worked side-by-side in northern New South Wales to rebuild a community access road as part of

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Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni (centre) and Australian High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga, Rachael Moore (centre left), talk with military personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, French Armed Forces and the Republic of Fiji Military Force.
ADF Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Farewell acknowledged work of Pacific family

22/03/202224/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2065 Views 0 Comments CH-47F Chinook, COVID-19 Assist, HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Canberra, MRH-90 Taipan, Operation Tonga Assist 2022, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

A farewell ceremony at Tonga’s Vuna Wharf was held on March 16 to thank personnel from the Australian Defence Force

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HMAS Canberra and HMAS Supply (left) sail into Nuku‘alofa harbour in Tonga as part of Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos 

HMAS Canberra relieves HMAS Adelaide in Tonga

04/03/202205/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3302 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, Operation Tonga Assist 2022, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

HMAS Canberra has arrived in Tonga to relieve HMAS Adelaide on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION: HMAS Canberra and HMAS

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