80th anniversary of the siege that spawned ‘The Rats of Tobruk’
On 10/11 April 2021, we commemorate 80 years since the start of a port siege in Libya – and the birth of ‘The Rats of Tobruk’.
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Middle East
NZDF pulls down flag for last time on 20-year deployment
All New Zealand Defence Force personnel in Afghanistan are home, having lowered the flag on NZDF’s 20-year deployment to the country.
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Change in Middle East communications
The responsibility for ADF communications in the Middle East was on February 22 transferred from one unit to another. CAPTION:
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Defence public servants on operations
Serving alongside ADF personnel, five Defence public servants are deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East.
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Australia gifts boat to Bahrain
The ADF gifted a rigid hull inflatable boat to the Bahrain Defence Force on February 16. CAPTION: Commander of the Maritime
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Taste of Australiana in Middle East
For six RAAF embeds in the Middle East region, even Australia day wasn’t an excuse for time off. CAPTION: RAAF
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NZDF formally withdrawing from Afghanistan
After 20 years, New Zealand will formally end its Afghanistan deployments and withdraw its last six remaining NZDF personnel by May this year
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ADF’s firefighting mission in Middle East ends
ADF’s fire, crash and rescue presence in the Middle East ended with JTF 633’s firefighting capabilities returned to Australia.
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Medical team deployment a first for ADF
In a first, an ADF medical team was embedded in the Role 3 medical facility at Iraq’s Baghdad Diplomatic Support
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Memorial service honours peacekeeper
A memorial service was held in Lebanon on 18 January to honour Australian Army Captain Peter McCarthy who was killed
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Cyber teams put their skills to the test
A team from Australia’s Joint Task Force 633 (JTF633) in the Middle East placed third in the region and sixth
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COVID-19 test kits sent to NATO operation
About 200 COVID-19 test kits were sent to Kabul for use by coalition forces following a spike in coronavirus cases
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Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker’s military career. CAPTION: Royal Australian Air
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Remembering the Battle of Bardia 80 years on
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bardia – the first land battle of WWII planned and fought predominantly by Australians.
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First phase of NZDF extras on Bamyan ranges complete
The contractor carrying out additional clearance of firing ranges used by the NZDF in Bamyan, Afghanistan, is ahead of schedule.
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Change of command in the Middle East
Major General Susan Coyle has transferred command of Australian Forces in the Middle East region to Rear Admiral Michael Rothwell.
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IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry press conference on Thursday
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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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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