Defence scientists went DEAP for Bushfire Assist
Defence scientists contributed to the ADF’s response to the bushfire crisis by using a research aircraft to conduct surveillance operations.
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Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20
Kiwi choppers now home from Bushfire Assist
Three RNZAF NH-90 helicopters that were in Australia for Op Bushfire Assist have been transported home a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster.
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Chinooks set record flying on Bushfire Assist
Army personnel deployed in support of the bushfire relief effort in Victoria set a record for the most hours flown in a month by Australian CH-47s Chinooks.
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Callsign Shepherd honoured by bushfire flock
Chaplain Rob Packer, 7SSB, was honoured by the community of Corryong with the presentation of a high-country shepherd’s crook crafted by a local artisan.
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Deployment no barrier to first-day high-school surprise
The first day of high school is an anxious time for any student – even harder when a parent or carer is away on deployment.
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RAAF planties defend Bush Capital
RAAF plant operators typically prepare and repair airfields, but their heavy machinery was used recently to prepare bushfire defences south of Canberra.
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When learning and skills translate perfectly
Long before Flight Lieutenant Rebecca Marshall even considered joining the Royal Australian Air Force, she fell in love with Japan.
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Indigenous connection makes job easier
Banter flows effortlessly between Yuin elder Uncle Glenn Campbell and Captain Shane James as army mob rolls in to help local mob.
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Dingos thrive in multi-agency setting
Staff from many different agencies at the Swift’s Creek Incident Control Centre include several Australian Army and Papua New Guinean Defence Force officers
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Task Group Dingo opens doors for a sticky-beak
Omeo locals got a closer look at some of the vehicles and equipment they’d seen around town recently as TG Dingo opened its doors for a sticky-beak.
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Task Group Dingo happy to help any way they can
Task Group Dingo has worked hard to assist civil authorities transition from firefighting to recovery efforts in Victoria’s alpine region.
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Op Bushfire Assist – 5 February UPDATE
Updated at 9am 6 February 2020 CAPTION: Australian Defence Force and Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel have contributed to
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Endangered wallabies hop a lift with ‘Wallaby Airlines’
Endangered southern brush-tail rock wallabies made an inter-state hop with Air Force’s very own ‘Wallaby Airlines’ during Operation Bushfire Assist.
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Op Bushfire Assist – 4 February UPDATE
Updated at 8.30am 5 February 2020 CAPTION: Ambulance Commander Joel Powell (centre), from the ACT Ambulance Service, discuss firefighting operations
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Plans for military withdrawal underway
As the bushfire threats in many areas subside and residents and holiday-makers return in earnest, ADF and civic leaders plan for a military withdrawal.
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Army private gets his PAWS on big transport role
From Ocean Shores on the far north coast of NSW, Army Reserve driver Private Aaron Smith has had no trouble finding his way around the nation’s capital.
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Kiwi NH90s and crews flying home – thanks Canada
Three RNZAF NH90 helicopters that have been in Australia as part of the ADF-led Operation Bushfire Assist are now heading home, thanks to the RCAF.
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Op Bushfire Assist – 3 Feb UPDATE [official figures get wackier]
Yesterday, Defence reported the arrival of 38 Indonesian engineers. Today they assure us the contingent was 40 strong in one line and 35 in another.
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Brand new unit’s intelligent contribution to Bushfire Assist
Real-time mapping from the Air Warfare Centre has provided crucial information for the emergency services engaged in bushfire fighting across Australia.
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Indonesian contingent arrives for Bushfire Assist
Around 35 military engineers from the TNI – Indonesia’s national armed forces – have arrived in Australia to help out on Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20.
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