An Australian Army Bushmaster from the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, in the smoke-filled landscape on the road between Orbost and Cann River, as it returns from Mallacoota, Victoria. Photo: Private Michael Currie

Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020

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Corporal Shane Watts, a plumber from 65 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, delivers boxes of meals and soft drinks to RFS volunteers working out of Tumbarumba. Photo: Major Cameron Jameison
National Air Force Disaster relief

Delivering the goods to our volunteers

In times of crisis, it takes hours behind the scenes to keep emergency workers in the field.
The out-of-control bushfire on the edge of HMAS Albatross on New Year's Eve.
National Defence Disaster relief

The day Albatross came under attack

It was all hands to the pumps as New Year's Eve flames licked at the base on the NSW south coast.

Private Brenden Walker, in a Bushmaster ambulance, gives Jay Twemlow a check-up during a health visit to Batlow, NSW. Photo: Major Cameron Jamieson
National Army Disaster relief

Taking the pulse of those on the ground

In the Snowy Valleys region of NSW, ADF personnel are complementing impacted health services.
Leading Seaman Medic (Underwater) Kaih Chapple prepares medical equipment in the flight deck triage onboard HMAS Adelaide.
National Navy Disaster relief

Navy medic’s link to bushfire affected communities

For some members of HMAS Adelaide’s ship’s company, being part of the ADF’s bushfire relief operation has been more meaningful because

Members of the NSW Police, Rural Firefighting Service and the ADF Amphibious Task Group work together onboard HMAS Adelaide.
National Navy Disaster relief

ATG collaborates with regional authorities

Staff from the Amphibious Task Group embarked in HMAS Adelaide have been forging close ties and collaborative relationsh
Seaman Boatswain's Mate Carla Humphries in the Bosun's store onboard HMAS Choules. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
People Navy Disaster relief

From school to Choules: Bringing hope amid loss

Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Carla Humphries will never forget playing a role in the Mallacoota evacuation.
Private Shaun Whitehurst and Cooma farmer George Walters load fodder onto Private Whitehurst's truck for distrution to farmers on the New South Wales south coast. Photo: Sergeant Dave Morley
National Army Disaster relief

Army assists with fodder distribution

While people and native wildlife left devastated by the bushfires are increasingly being cared for, livestock on farms haven’t necessarily been rec
No. 35 Squadron Loadmaster Corporal Antonia Guterres secures cargo to be taken from RAAF Base East Sale to Mallacoota on a C-27J Spartan. Photo: Corporal Kylie Gibson
People Air Force Disaster relief

Supplying skills and support in tough times

It's personnel like Corporal Antonia Guterres who are helping keep the nation moving amid crisis.
Royal Australian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force air movements personnel work together to palletise equipment at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Jessica de Rouw
National Air Force Disaster relief

Kiwis happy to share the loads

Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel have been working shoulder to shoulder with their Australian counterparts at RAAF Base Amberley.
Army soldier Private Daniel Muntz assists property owners at a remote location on the New South Wales south coast with a resupply of 9000 litres of water. Photo: Sergeant Dave Morley
National Army Disaster relief

Vital water drop to rural property

A 35-year-old Mack water tanker has delivered 9000 litres of much-needed water to a remote farming property.
Sergeant Daniel Daleris (left rear) gives quick orders to combat engineers and artillerymen for road clearance operations.
National Army Disaster relief

Gunners join the Alpine’s Cutting Edge

Artillerymen and women have joined the Army’s frontline response teams, helping to clear away fallen trees and trees at risk of c
Petty Officer Helen Frank, centre, shows Leading Seaman Afton Mitchell, left, and Able Seaman Liliana Kleber a photo of how close the fire front was to her parent's property in Orbost, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
People Navy Disaster relief

Bushfire response strikes a personal note

For many ADF personnel involved in Operation Bushfire Assist, there is an added personal connection to the ongoing emergency.

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