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Soldier wounded in action in Afghanistan
Saturday, 11 September 2010, 10:53 am | Australian Defence Force
A Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) soldier has sustained a minor wound from an insurgent Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack. On 31 August 2010, a SOTG Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle struck an IED whilst conducting a mission in northern ... More >>
Family, friends farewell Jared MacKinney
Saturday, 11 September 2010, 10:52 am | Australian Defence Force
A father whose little princess could do no wrong, a loving and devoted husband eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first son, and a professional soldier who would do anything for his mates. These were just some of the memories of Jared MacKinney whose life ... More >>
Singapore and Australian Navies complete exercise
Saturday, 11 September 2010, 10:50 am | Australian Defence Force
Australian and Singaporean Navies have concluded Exercise SINGAROO 10, an annual maritime activity that cultivates bilateral ties between the two nations. Building upon the recent success of Exercise KAKADU 10, the Royal Australian Navy and Republic ... More >>
Statement from Mrs Beckie MacKinney
Friday, 10 September 2010, 4:10 pm | Australian Defence Force
Statement from Mrs Beckie MacKinney The following statement is being released at the request of Mrs Beckie MacKinney, widow of Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney who tragically lost his life in action in Afghanistan . More >>
Statement Of Thanks From Family Of Trooper Brown
Friday, 10 September 2010, 3:59 pm | Australian Defence Force
The following statement is being released at the request of the family of Trooper Jason Brown, who tragically lost his life in action in Afghanistan. More >>
ADF assistance to Victorian floods
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:53 pm | Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to support the State Emergency Service (SES) response to the Victorian floods in the Shepparton region. More >>
Mission Enables Cultural Exchange With PNG Locals
Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 3:46 pm | Australian Defence Force
East New Britain residents are engaging more than 250 ADF personnel in cultural exchanges during the week-long Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10) mission. More >>
Memorial Service For 6RAR Fallen
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 10:47 am | Australian Defence Force
Families and friends of Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney, Private Grant Kirby and Private Tomas Dale joined their colleagues, members of the ex-service community and the Royal Australian Regiment Associations in a memorial service for the soldiers. More >>
Lance Corporal Jared Mackinney Welcomed Home
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 10:29 am | Australian Defence Force
Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney, 28, of the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment, was killed in action during an engagement with insurgents in the Deh Rawud region last Tuesday (24 August 2010). More >>
Command Change For Solomon Islands Contingent
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 9:36 am | Australian Defence Force
After a successful 13 month rotation, Lieutenant Colonel David Thompson has handed over Command of the 240-strong military security contingent in support of the Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands – known as Operation ANODE. More >>
Lance Corporal Jared Mackinney farewelled
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 2:39 pm | Australian Defence Force
To the haunting notes of the Last Post, Australian soldiers from the 1st Mentoring Task Force have farewelled one of their fallen mates in a solemn ceremony at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot. More >>
Australian First For Pacific Partnership Mission
Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:46 pm | Australian Defence Force
In a first for the Australian Defence Force, Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Tobruk will become the command ship for the US-led humanitarian assistance mission Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10) More >>
Fallen SASR Soldier Farewelled In Sydney
Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:44 pm | Australian Defence Force
Special Air Service Regiment soldier Trooper Jason Brown was today farewelled by family and friends at the Queen of Peace Church, Sydney before being laid to rest at Castlebrook Cemetery. More >>
Medical Teams Transfer To Kot Addu
Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:39 pm | Australian Defence Force
The first Australian medical teams who will provide vital healthcare treatment to the victims of the Pakistan floods have arrived in Kot Addu. More >>
Privates Dale and Kirby farewelled
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 4:44 pm | Australian Defence Force
Privates Dale and Kirby farewelled from Afghanistan The 1st Mentoring Task Force farewelled two of its fallen comrades in a moving ceremony at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot yesterday evening (Australian Time) before they commenced the first leg ... More >>
Partnership Mission Concludes East Timor Visit
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 2:46 pm | Australian Defence Force
Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel assigned to Pacific Partnership 2010 (PP10) have departed Dili, East Timor following the successful completion of the two-week humanitarian assistance mission as part of the annual US-led endeavour. More >>
Australian killed in insurgent fire-fight
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 2:19 pm | Australian Defence Force
An Australian soldier, operating as a mentor to the Afghan National Army during a partnered patrol in the Deh Rawud region, has been killed in action during an intense fire-fight with Taliban insurgents. More >>
Major project in East Timor nears completion
Monday, 23 August 2010, 1:42 pm | Australian Defence Force
The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and the Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) have partnered with the East Timorese Defence Force (F-FDTL) and the United States Navy to reconstruct the Nu Laran school in Dili. More >>
Statement From The Family Of Private Tomas Dale
Sunday, 22 August 2010, 2:22 pm | Australian Defence Force
This statement is released on behalf of Private Tomas Dale's parents and brothers. Private Dale was tragically killed in action when an Improvised Explosive Device was detonated while they were on patrol in Afghanistan. More >>
Statement From The Family Of Private Grant Kirby
Sunday, 22 August 2010, 2:20 pm | Australian Defence Force
The following statement has been released at the request of the family of Private Grant Kirby who was tragically killed in action when an Improvised Explosive Device was detonated while they were on patrol in Afghanistan. More >>
