Camp Baird
Camp Baird hangar named in honour of Governor-General
Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley has met with Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to the Middle East.
Burning calories keeps Legacy torch alight
ADF and public service personnel in the Middle East worked off a massive 172,834 calories in a novel fundraiser for Legacy Australia.
Commander on the tools
The workshops of Force Support Element - 13 in the Middle East region gained an eager new recruit for an afternoon.
Chat with friend inspires long career
A chat with a friend led Warrant Officer Class 2 Cheryl Peebles to join the Army 35 years ago.
Marathon effort in Middle East for charity
ADF personnel on deployment in the Middle East late last year raised $1650 for the charity 42 for 42 in a marathon effort.
Testing kits to protect multinational force
Australian personnel in Egypt will be better protected from a COVID-19 outbreak after receiving 500 testing kits.
Stitching up patches of gratitude
The woman who founded the organisation that has donated thousands of quilts and laundry bags has received a quilt of her own.
Warm recognition for coffee shop owner
Any Defence member who has passed through JTF 633’s Camp Baird is likely to have visited the coffee shop Bean Around the MEAO.
Operations paused to reflect on past sacrifices
Australian Defence Force personnel deployed on operations across the Middle East commemorated Remembrance Day with their coalition partners.
Mettle on display in poppy tribute
Australia’s permanent memorial to the fallen in the Middle East was given some poignant additions in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.
Silver lining to deployment
Sergeant Kieran Preston was awarded the silver swab for undergoing 20 nasal swabs in the Middle East.
Surprise at promotion for boy from the bush
The Deputy Prime Minister surprised a member of the Airfield Defence Guard at his promotion at Camp Baird recently.
