Photos Australian Defence Force

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An Australian Army M777 howitzer gun fires in support of infantry operations during Exercise Diamond Strike, conducted in the Shoalwater Bay training area, Queensland, 2016

An Australian Army soldier from 1st Commando Regiment jumps from a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft during their annual certification parachute jump into the waters off Manly Beach as part of Exercise Red Pegasus, 2016

An Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter from the 6th Aviation Regiment conducts a helo cast insertion into the waters off Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Night Naip

Andrew Laming MP (right) participates in care of the battle casualty training with Australian Army officer Major Scott Samson (left) during the January 2016 ADF Parliamentary Program visit to Camp Baird, Australia’s main command and logistics base in the Middle East

Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler Leading Aircraftman (LAC) Scott Marshal releases his MWD onto LAC Daniel Jordan as Gap Year Aircraftwoman Lauren Smith radios for backup during a practice intruder dog attack scenario.

 

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An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank from 1st Armoured Regiment fires on a target during a live-fire activity as part of Exercise Predator's Run at Cultana training area, South Australia.

An Australian Army soldier from Task Group Taji 2's Force Protection Company clears a training area before Iraqi Army soldiers arrive for night training at Taji Military Complex, Iraq.

Soldiers from Reconstruction Task Force 4 have fought to save the lives of 4 Afghans, seriously injured by a Taliban roadside bomb during the holy month of Ramadan.

An Australian Army soldier from Task Group Taji 2's Force Protection Company provides security for Australian and New Zealand soldiers at Taji Military Complex, Iraq.

A member of Task Group Taji’s BPC, part of Australia’s broader Defence contribution to Iraq, codenamed Operation OKRA, which includes a Special Operations Task Group and an Air Task Group.

 

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An Australian Army soldier from Task Group Taji 2's Force Protection Company provides overwatch for Australian and New Zealand soldiers at Taji Military Complex, Iraq.

Australian, British, Danish and New Zealand military personnel hike towards Charandaz peak on the morning of Christmas Eve in the training area of the Afghan National Army Officer Academy near Kabul, Afghanistan, 2016

Cpl. Teome Matamua and Sgt. Phillip McIllvaney, Australian Army 176th Air Dispatch Squadron loadmasters, deliver the first low-cost, low-altitude bundle of Operation Christmas Drop 2015 to the island of MogMog.

Australian Army soldiers from 1st Commando Regiment conduct an annual certification parachute jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft into the waters off Manly Beach as part of Exercise Red Pegasus.

Task Group Taji Australian Army trainer Corporal Benjamin Wallis instructs regular Iraqi Army soldiers during a live-fire range shoot at the Taji Military Complex in Iraq.

An Australian Army MRH90 Taipan multi-role helicopter from 5th Aviation Regiment loaded inside the cargo bay of a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III.

An Australian Army M1 Abrams tank joins the assault onto the Palmers Ridge complex during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland.

 

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An Australian Army trainer coaches an Iraqi security forces member in immediate action for the Steyr HS .50-caliber rifle, during a familiarization fire portion of an advanced marksman course at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2018. Camp Taji is one of four Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve building capacity locations dedicated to training partner forces and enhancing their effectiveness on the battlefield.

An Australian Army trainer demonstrates a good seated firing position with a M40 bolt-action sniper rifle for an Iraqi security forces member, in preparation for the qualification portion of an advanced marksman course at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2018. Camp Taji is one of four Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve building capacity locations dedicated to training partner forces and enhancing their effectiveness on the battlefield.

HMAS Warramunga sits alongside at the Port of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Able Seaman Maritime Logistics Supply Chain Wayne Doyle forms part of the guard during a ceremonial sunset aboard HMAS Warramunga whilst alongside at Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Royal Australian Navy maritime aviation warfare officer Lieutenant Patrick McGuire in front of a US Army AH-64 Apache gunship at Kandahar Airfield.
Lieutenant McGuire is responsible for tasking Apache gunships, medium-lift Chinooks and Blackhawk helicopters as an aviation operations officer for NATO’s Train, Advise, Assist Command - South.

Australian Army Captain Peter Prendergast (left) and Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Sam Judd in front of an Afghan Air Force C-130 aircraft at Kabul Airport.

A 6th Aviation Regiment S-70A-9 Black Hawk flies out of Sydney Harbour during continuation training on 16 February 2018

 

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Members from the School of Military Engineering - Army have been busy testing out new types of Bridges as part of Project Land 155. The new bridges including the Medium Girder Bridge, Dry Support Bridge, Improved Ribbon Bridge, Footbridge and an upgraded Bridge Erection and Propulsion Boat, will allow troops and vehicles to cross a range of wet and dry gaps in support of combat operations and disaster relief activates.

With the ability to be deployed and constructed using minimum manpower and will enable the ADF to tackle complex physical terrain, allowing our troops to achieve the agility required in the future operating environment.

 

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RAAF Medic Leading Aircraftman Joshua Cowell monitors role player patients while RAAF Medical personnel conduct an Aeromedical Evacuation exercise on board a C-27J Spartan out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Soldiers of the 1st Transport Squadron come to attention during the parade renaming the 12th Transport Squadron to the 1st Transport Squadron welcoming a new era in Army transport to the 1st Brigade in Darwin on 14 February.

3 RAR Mechanisation ParadeLieutenant Natasha James of 2nd Cavalry Regiment salutes the reviewing officer as she and her APC pass the reviewing stand.

Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Kearns escorts Commander 3rd Brigade, Brigadier Scott Winter as he inspects the parade. Monday, 26 Feb 18, is a significant milestone for the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) commences its transition to become a Mechanised Infantry Battalion. The start of this next chapter in the deep and rich history of "Old Faithful" was marked by a mounted parade with Commander 3rd Brigade, Brigadier Scott Winter, AM the Reviewing Officer.

Monday, 26 Feb 18, is a significant milestone for the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) commences its transition to become a Mechanised Infantry Battalion. The start of this next chapter in the deep and rich history of "Old Faithful" was marked by a mounted parade with Commander 3rd Brigade, Brigadier Scott Winter, AM the Reviewing Officer.

 

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Personnel from the Australian Army 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire a blank round from a Howitzer as part of a re-enactment for the 76th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin.

Personnel from the Australan Army 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery and Royal Australian Navy Patrol Boat HMAS Larrakia take part in a re-enactment for the 76th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin.

Personnel from the Australian Army 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire blank rounds from Howitzers as part of a re-enactment for the 76th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin.

Tri-service members of the Catafalque and Flag parties at the 76th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin.The air raid was the first of more than 100 on northern Australia from 19 February 1942 until 12 November 1943 and remains the largest single attack by a foreign nation on Australia.

Vietnam Veteran Wing Commander Mike Tardent, DFC (Ret'd) reflects on his RAAF service during the Vietnam War, ahead of the 45th Anniversary of cessation of hostilities in Vietnam.

 

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The crew of HMAS Canberra fall in on the flight deck whilst they prepared to conduct a replenishment at sea with HMAS Sirius, for exercise OCEAN EXPLORER 18.

Petty Officer Boatswain Mate Daniel O'Niel organises the crew of HMAS Canberra whilst they conduct a replenishment at sea with HMAS Sirius, for exercise OCEAN EXPLORER.

HMAS Canberra conducts Nulka Trials with the Defence Science and Technology Group utilising assistance from a civilian aircraft carrying a Nulka Payload.

 

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Military Working Dog handlers from RAAF No. 2 Security Force (SECFOR) Squadron and USAF 736th SECFOR Squadron cross train in security tactics at the Commando Warrior School, Guam.

Military Working Dog handlers from RAAF No. 2 Security Force (SECFOR) Squadron and USAF 736th SECFOR Squadron cross train in security tactics at the Commando Warrior School, Guam.

Australia's Federation Guard is inspected by Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Mark Milley, during his visit to Russell Offices in Canberra on 22 February 2018.

No. 2 Security Forces Squadron Airfield Defence Guard, Leading Aircraftman Brett Sutton patrols the airfield on the island of Tinian with his Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterpart.

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 35 Squadron deploys the C-27J Spartan to the island of Rota inserting RAAF personnel at the commencement of Exercise Cope North 2018.

No. 77 Squadron personnel prepare an F/A-18A Hornet for the Exercise Cope North 2018 group photo at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

 

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Vietnam Veteran Wing Commander Mike Tardent, DFC (Ret'd) reflects on his RAAF service during the Vietnam War, ahead of the 45th Anniversary of cessation of hostilities in Vietnam.

The Australian Vietnam Medal is second from our right

The Vietnam War has always fascinated me would be great to hear more from Australians Vets about their experiences.

 

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I always wondered about the Uk's involvement in Vietnam and found this article

During 1950s and 1960s, British “power by proxy” policy placed Anglo-American relationships at the center of its foreign policy. Its government, therefore, was fully supportive of American containment policy in general and its intervention in Vietnam in early 1960s in particular, stating Viet Cong domination in rural areas of South Vietnam was unacceptable. This resulted in the establishment of a British advisory group in South Vietnam known as Bristish Advisory Mission to South Vietnam (BRIAM) in September 1961 upon a request of South Vietnamese President Diem. Robert Thompson who had gained tremendous experience in 12-year-long anti-guerrilla-warfare in Malaya led the group and soon became one of Diem’s leading foreign advisors.

Although British government continually claimed BRIAM was purely a civilian team, it involved in training of American and around 300 South Vietnamese troops in guerilla tactics and counter-insurgency at their two jungle warfare schools in Malaya, one at Johor and one at Kota Tinggi during 1962-1963.

One of BRIAM and the U.K.’s main contribution to the war, however, was Thompson’s counter-insurgency programs, based on the counter-insurgency technique successfully used in Malaya Emergency in the 1950s. In fact, Thompson’s Delta Plan drafted in late 1961 was at the heart of the U.S. Strategic Hamlets Program

https://thevietnamwar.info/united-kingdom-involvement-vietnam-war/

 

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F-18 Coming Out of Hyperspace.

Apparently, the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets of the Royal Australian Air Force have teleporting powers. That, or the Australians have discovered a way to magically create combat jets out of vapor.
Or maybe they are just vapor trails forming on the aircraft's wings, as the RAAF pilots maneuver at low altitude....

 

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That right there is a competition winning photo if I ever saw one

 

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sonic-boom, after breake the sound speed it will create something like that

 

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The Australian government chose the German concern Rheinmetall as a supplier of armored vehicles Boxer 8x8 (CRV) as part of the Australian Army modernization project LAND 400 Phase 2. Rheinmetall will provide Australians with at least 211 vehicles that will be equipped with a Lance tower with a 30 mm gun

 

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An Australian Army soldier with a M18 Claymore Directional Anti-Personnel Mine Strapped On His Head circa 1986.

 

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Australian Defence Forces in Afghanistan 2008.