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A reduced contingent of Australian and New Zealand soldiers and officers parade (in an apparently less-than-salubrious setting) during their official farewell from Robertson Barracks, Darwin, before deploying to the Middle East as part of Task Group Taji - Ten. Photo by Corporal Carla Armenti.

Australia cuts Task Group Taji numbers

05/11/201905/11/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3826 Views 0 Comments

More than 100 Australian Defence Force personnel deploying to Iraq were officially farewelled yesterday by family and friends at Robertson Barracks.

A RAAF P-8 Poseidon flies over the Russell Offices 'chook on a stick' during the Chief of Air Force change-of-command parade. Other aircraft, all of which had been introduced into RAAF service during Air Marshal Leo Davies' tenure, also flew over – including EA-18G Growler, F-35 Lightning and Falcon 7X. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

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P-8A Poseidon deployed to Middle for a whole month

18/10/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2142 Views 0 Comments

A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft has arrived in the Middle East in support of the International Maritime Security

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region for Operation Okra missions. Photo by Corporal Dan Pinhorn.

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Wedgetail back in the Middle East

15/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2772 Views 0 Comments

As part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh, a Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early

Australian Army Force Support Battalion during the Force Support Element 11 farewell parade at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville. Photo by Private Paensuwan.

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Force Support Element 11 farewelled at Lavarack

08/09/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2962 Views 0 Comments

Around 85 Australian Defence Force personnel have been farewelled at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville ahead of their upcoming deployment to the

A 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, soldier stands at ease during a farewell parade for troops heading to the Middle East, at Robertson Barracks, NT. Photo by Corporal Carla Armenti.

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Farewell parade for next NT contingent to Middle East

01/08/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2821 Views 0 Comments

More than 270 Australian Defence Force personnel were farewelled at Robertson Barracks in Darwin today ahead of their upcoming deployment

Australian Army Corporal Bradley Rawnsley, deployed with Task Group Taji 9, fires an AW50 sniper rifle during weapons familiarisation drills at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

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‘Anzac week’ shootout at Taji

30/07/201909/08/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3959 Views 0 Comments

Members of Task Group Taji 9’s Training Team Sierra took to the range at the Taji Military Complex, 20km north

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MinDef visits troops/leaders in Middle East

17/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1971 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds visited Australian troops in the Middle East and met with key military and civilian leaders

Families and friends welcome home HMAS Ballarat at Fleet Base West, Western Australia, after her nine-month deployment on Operation Manitou. Photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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HMAS Ballarat home from very successful Middle East mission

14/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2256 Views 0 Comments

Family, friends and VIPs welcomed the return of Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat to Australia today following a highly

KC-30A MRTT and E-7A Wedgetail conduct Air to Air refuelling testing in the airspace near RAAF Williamtown.

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Australia increases commitment to Iraq/Syria

04/07/201904/07/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2892 Views 0 Comments

Australia will continue – and increase – its current contribution to support efforts by the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh

Lieutenant Megan Ryan stacks boxes ammunition seized during a boarding in HMAS Ballarat's hangar. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Ballarat seizes suspected arms shipment

28/06/201929/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3134 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Ballarat has conducted a boarding of a dhow in international waters in the Arabian Sea, finding, seizing and destroying a cargo

Australian Army soldiers of Task Group Taji 8 on parade after receiving their mission medals at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo by Corporal Oliver Carter.

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Task Group Taji 8 soldiers welcomed home

27/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2333 Views 0 Comments

One-hundred members of Task Group Taji Rotation 8 touched down in Brisbane today following their successful deployment to Iraq. CAPTION: Australian

Australian Army officer Captain Jeremy Duff (centre), deployed with Task Group Taji 8, speaks with an Iraqi Army soldier before the Mission Rehearsal Exercises at the Taji Military Complex. Photo by Corporal Oliver Carter.

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Iraqi Army training hits milestone – NZ puts date on withdrawal

11/06/201911/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3108 Views 0 Comments

The Iraqi Army School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officer II (SINCO II) marked a significant milestone last week by achieving Initial

A Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport lands at the main air operating base in the Middle East Region. Photo by Tech Sergeant Jocelyn A Ford.

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Aussie KC-30A back on Middle East operations

07/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2499 Views 0 Comments

. An Australian KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft has recommenced operations in the Middle East. CAPTION: A Royal Australian Air

HMAS Ballarat's boarding party conduct a boarding of a suspicious dhow. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Ballarat busts past $billion$ milestone

30/05/201930/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2612 Views 1 Comment

The crew of HMAS Ballarat has stopped illegal narcotics in excess of AUD$1 billion* from funding terrorism and other illegal

A New Zealand Defence Force soldier returning home after a six-month deployment in Iraq hugs his two sons upon arrival at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea this afternoon. NZDF photo.

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Eighth rotation of Kiwis home from Taji

23/05/201901/06/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2368 Views 0 Comments

About 90 New Zealand Defence Force soldiers returned home this afternoon after a six-month deployment in Iraq. CAPTION: A New

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HMAS Ballarat destroys another 2.6 tonne of drugs

13/05/201917/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3229 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has intercepted another 2.6 tonnes of illicit drugs while conducting a patrol in international

A New Zealand soldier bound for Operation Manawa 9 says good bye at RNZAF Base Ohakea Air Movements terminal. NZDF photo.

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9th rotation of Kiwis leave for TG Taji

03/05/201903/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2675 Views 0 Comments

The ninth rotation of about 70 New Zealand Defence Force troops left today for a training mission in Iraq. CAPTION:

Australian Army soldiers from Task Group Taji IX on their formal farewell parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.

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Task Group Taji IX’s formal farewell parade

10/04/201914/04/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5229 Views 1 Comment

Friends and family of nearly 300 Australian Defence Force personnel soon to deploy to Iraq on Operation Okra said their

Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman Kacey Neindorf on board HMAS Ballarat. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Technician helps bust drug smugglers

31/03/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3119 Views 0 Comments

The most rewarding part of Leading Seaman Kacey Niendorf’s deployment to the Middle East on HMAS Ballarat is helping to disrupt

Leading Seaman Daniel Jackson maintains the ship's sea boats as part of his regular duties on board HMAS Ballarat, but has secondary duties that see him employed as a drug-buster. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Ballarat’s marine techs bust stereotypes – and drug runners

19/03/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2503 Views 0 Comments

For a long time, marine technicians, or ‘stokers’ as they are known in the Navy, have had a reputation for