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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
16 January 2020
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
16 January 2020
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
16 January 2020
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.
Sergeant Daniel Daleris (left rear) gives quick orders to combat engineers and artillerymen for road clearance operations.
16 January 2020
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
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
16 January 2020
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.
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
16 January 2020
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.
Soldiers from 15 Force Support Squadron load pallets of water at the Foodbank Victoria warehouse in Melbourne.
15 January 2020
National Defence Disaster relief

The logistics of feeding an army

Distributing donated food to emergency service personnel across Victoria is no easy feat.
Sapper James Denton and Lance Corporal Stephen Baylis, of 5th Engineer Regiment, prepare to fall a burnt-out tree threatening a road near Wonboyn Lake. Photo: Max Bree
15 January 2020
National Army Disaster relief

Answering trunk call with some inside knowledge

Tree-felling experience has never been so in demand as ADF personnel cut through our blackened landscape.
Combat systems operator, Leading Seaman Tina Dummett, onboard an MH-60R Seahawk 'Romeo' during Operation Bushfire Assist. Photo: Able Seaman Thomas Sawtell
15 January 2020
People Navy Disaster relief

Sailor's commitment close to home

The bushfire crisis has hit close to home for Leading Seaman Tina Dummett, who is currently posted to HMAS Adelaide.
No. 4 Squadron Combat Control Team members helping with the evacuation of civilians from Mallacoota airfield.
15 January 2020
National Air Force Disaster relief

Elite team coordinates flights

The smooth operation of Mallacoota air movements can be attributed to ADF experts on the ground.
A NSW fireman works alongside an Army bulldozer to extinguish piles of mulch at Eden woodchip mill. Photo: Sergeant Max Bree
15 January 2020
National Army Disaster relief

Dozers help douse burning mountain

ADF intervention has taken the heat out of Eden's smouldering woodchip threat.
Air Force fire fighters from No. 22 Squadron provide fire protection to firefighting helicopters as they conduct hot-refuelling operations at Mittagong Airfield, NSW. Photo: Sergeant Christopher Dickson
15 January 2020
Capability Defence Disaster relief

RAAF Striker a welcome sight

Firefighters from RAAF Base Richmond are supporting high-tempo helicopter operations to fight bushfires southwest of Sydney.

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