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Using a 30rd L2A1 mag

 

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Royal Australian Navy sailor Leading Seaman Aircrewman Michael Sales, watches from the door of a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter as HMAS Sirius conducts a dual replenishment with HMA Ships Parramatta and Success in the Coral Sea

HMAS Parramatta's sea boat transits across the Coral Sea at dawn.

HMAS Parramatta during training exercises on the Coral Sea at dawn.

HMAS Hobart’s 5 Inch gun is fired at a target during test firings off the US West coast.

A Standard Missile 2 is fired from HMAS Hobart during test firings off the US West coast.

An Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile is fired from HMAS Hobart during test firings off the US West coast.

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The Colour party departs the parade ground during the 70th anniversary of the Royal Australian Regiment parade held at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Royal Australian Navy sailor Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Brody Baeumler conducts routine maintenance on the 12.7mm machine gun onboard HMAS Parramatta.

Australian Army soldier (left) Bombadier Lucas Elfverson observes as an Iraqi Army officer contacts a helicopter during Iraqi Forward Air Controller training at Taji Military Complex, Iraq.

An Australian Army LCM-8 landing craft approaches HMAS Adelaide's well dock at dusk following the successful completion of maritime security operations in support of APEC 2018.

A Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle loads onto a landing craft for re-embarkation to HMAS Adelaide

Australian Army soldier Sergeant Ron Morris of the 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment, during Exercise Jacka Walk 2018.

 

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HMAS Arunta returns to the water after significant upgrades at Henderson Dockyard, Western Australia.

Australian Army soldiers of the 6th Health Close Company, 4th Combat Service Support Battalion, undertake medical evacuation training drills as part of Exercise Jacka Walk 2018.

AP-3C Orions from No. 10 Squadron taxi in while a No. 11 Squadron P-8A Poseidon fly's overhead at RAAF Base Edinburgh during the Orion's 50th Anniversary celebrations.

AP-3C Orion's from No. 10 Squadron fly over Adelaide during a formation flight celebrating their 50th anniversary on 30 November 2018.

Royal Australian Navy minehunter HMAS Gascoyne approaches Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Ship Bungo during Exercise Hyuga Nada 18 off the coast of southern Japan.

Australian Army Royal Military College staff cadets during the culminating activity for Exercise Binh Ba held in Whyalla, South Australia.

 

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Two Australian F-35s over the Hopi Reservation, Arizona, USA.

F/A-18A Hornets fly alongside two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft on approach to RAAF Base Williamtown.

Royal Australian Air Force Airman, Sergeant Leigh Coop, starts air to air refuelling of the Australian F-35A aircraft as they transit to Australia.

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets fly in formation with a pair of F-35A Joint Strike Fighters over Newcastle, NSW.

 

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HMAS Ballarat's embarked MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the ship's flight deck in the Arabian Gulf on Operation Manitou.

HMAS Ballarat's boarding party conducts approach and assist operations on dhows in the North Arabian Gulf in support of the Combined Task Force 152's mission to promote regional stability and security.

HMAS Ballarat (right), with United States Coast Guard vessel USCGS Adak conduct a combined patrol in the North Arabian Gulf, in support of the Combined Task Force 152's mission to promote regional stability and security.

Officers from the Royal Navy and French Navy were given a tour of HMAS Ballarat while the ship was alongside at the Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.

HMAS Rankin returns from a seven month deployment.

 

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A Royal Australian Air Force No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules in front of a hangar at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, prior to the Push Ceremony for Operation Christmas Drop 18.

Australian Submarine HMAS Collins returning to Fleet Base West on HMAS Stirling after several years away conducting her full cycle docking and East coast tasking.

The Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart enters Sydney Harbour as she returns to Fleet Base East following a deployment to the United States west coast.

The Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart passes HMAS Canberra as she come alongside at Fleet Base East following al deployment to the United States west coast.

Australian Army Captain James Wood (third from left) with British, Czech and Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators at the completion of an exercise near Kabul, Afghanistan.

Australian Army Captain James Wood assists the coalition to train Afghan Tactical Air Coordinators.

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"Hamel 18" exercise.

 

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A Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18B Classic Hornet returned to its base at Willimtown in New South Wales with a brand new paint job.

The distinctive design features black on orange tiger stripes along the dorsal spine of the No.2 Operational Conversion Unit (2OCU) aircraft and on the inside of the vertical fins. The outside of the fins feature the 2OCU Tiger head on a black background.

The new paintwork celebrates the units final year of Classic Hornet operations, primarily training pilots to fly the F/A-18A-F/A-18B aircraft.

 

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HMAS Gascoyne returned from first of class NEAD on 15 Dec 18. This deployment marks a milestone as the furthest a MHC has been deployed in RAN history.
Gascoyne and Huon deployed from HMAS Waterhen on 10 September, 2018 and conducted mine warfare exercises in both Republic of Korea and Japan.

Australian Army soldier Gunner Matthew Weeden, deployed with Task Group Taji 8, attaches an antenna to a Protected Mobility Vehicle at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq.

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A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules conducts a handling display over Sydney Harbour during Australia Day celebrations.

Australian Army Thales Hawkei protected mobility vehicle

Australian Army protected mobility vehicles including the Thales Bushmaster and the Hawkei join the Rheinmetall medium heavy capability truck, during testing with the Protected Mobility Integration and Capability Assurance program near Woomera in South Australia.

Royal Australian Air Force No. 36 Squadron C-17A Globemaster aircraft on the RAAF Base Amberley flightline.

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HMAS Ballarat takes up position behind the United States Navy Aircraft Carrier USS John C. Stennis during Officer of the Watch manoeuvres, as part of the multi-national Exercise Intrepid Sentinel.

Deputy Commander Australian Fleet, Commodore Robert Plath, RAN; Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Director Navy Operations and Plans, Captain Hiroyuki Habuchi; Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, AO, RAN; Chief of Staff for the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force, Admiral Yutaka Murakawa; Commanding Officer HMAS Hobart, Commander Ryan Gaskin, RAN; and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, Defence and Naval Attache to Canberra, Captain Shinsuke Amano, on the forecastle of HMAS Hobart, during a whole ship tour at Fleet Base East, Sydney.

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The Royal Australian Navy’s Landing Ship Dock HMAS Choules arrives in Hobart, Tasmania

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster is loaded with supplies for dispatch from RAAF Base Amberley to assist people affected by the Townsville floods.

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Number 77 Squadron line the tarmac at Nellis Air Force Base as part of Exercise Red Flag 19-1, Nevada, United State of America.

CH-47 Chinook helicopters ready to fly support missions to deliver aviation fuel to flood affected communities in central and north Queensland

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Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) co-pilot, Flight Lieutenant Benjamin Calman, from No. 35 Squadron carries out pre-flight checks

Australian Army Officer Helicopter Pilot Captain Conrad Sallans from 5th Aviation Regiment looks on as a MRH90 comes in to park at Cloncurry Airport in preparation to provide critical support to the Western Queensland farmers.

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter transports fuel as part of the Australian Defence Force's support to local communities affected by the floods in central and north Queensland.

Australian Army Aircrewman Corporal Kieran Dan peers out of the side doors of an Australian Army MRH90 helicopter as The aircraft comes in to land at Julia Creek Airport.

 

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Australian Army officer Lieutenant Michael Anderson and Australian Army soldier Lance Corporal Amy Clinch from Force Protection Element 10 at Camp Qargha near Kabul, Afghanistan.

Petty Officer Aircrewman David Vowel stands in the doorway of a Royal Australian Navy MRH-90 Multi Role Helicopter as the aircraft flies over the river Derwent River in Hobart, Tasmania.

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Shane Kelly, an Armament Technician from Number 77 Squadron, inspects an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft during Exercise Red Flag 19-1 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, USA.

Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18A Hornets from Number 77 Squadron depart Nellis Air Force Base

Royal Australian Air Force Number 77 Squadron F/A-18A Hornet taxi for an Exercise Red Flag 19-1 night mission

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The sun sets over No 37 Squadron C-130J A97-448 displaying a range of modifications on the RAAF Base Richmond flight line

Royal Australian Air Force No.35 Squadron C-27J Spartan pilots, Flight Lieutenants Luke Georgeson (left) and Chris Davis, descend towards the isolated far north Queensland town of Normanton to assist in flood relief efforts.

HMA Ships Canberra (left) and Success depart Sydney Harbour to commence a four month deployment conducting international engagement exercises

Replenishment oiler HMAS Success departs Fleet Base East, Sydney to commence a four month deployment conducting international engagement exercises.

HMAS Newcastle departs Fleet Base East, Sydney to commence a four month deployment conducting international engagement exercises.

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat (left) conducts a combined patrol of the Arabian Gulf with United States Ships Hurricane and Sirocco while on Operation Manitou.

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Australian Army Reserve officer Captain Jerry McMahon at Camp Qargha in Kabul, Afghanistan

Australian Army members of Petroleum Platoon (Combination) and a Royal Australian Air Force C27-J Spartan crew deliver Queensland Health-donated personal protective equipment to Julia Creek airport.

Collins Class submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean in formation while transiting through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia.
Collins Class submarines are an essential part of Australia’s naval capability, providing a strategic advantage in terms of surveillance and protection of our maritime approaches.

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Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) monitor activity from an overwatch position as force elements clear a compound nearby, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

 

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Australian Army special operations soldiers and military working dog 'Kuga' prepare for a Special Operations Task Group patrol. Tarīn Kōwt, Uruzgān, Afghanistan. 2018/10/1.