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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres views islands of Tuvalu from the ramp of a No. 35 Squadron C-27J Spartan.
Air Force Global operations

RAAF gives UN a bird’s-eye view of the Pacific

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, and other dignitaries, toured the South-West Pacific with the assistance of the Royal Australian Air...
The commander of Joint Task Force 661, Air Commodore Richard Owen addresses members of HMAS Canberra ship's company and embarked personnel at the completion of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019. Photo: Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello
Defence Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019

Smiles the key to a successful IPE19

After nearly three months away visiting seven countries and travelling 12,500 nautical miles in South- and South-East Asia, the IPE19 task force...
Leading Seaman Candice Beechhands out gifts to students from Thai Nguyen Secondary School in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Photo: Leading Seaman Steven Thomson
Defence Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019

Vietnam school visit to remember

The Thai Nguyen Secondary School in Nha Trang, Vietnam, gave the ADF a rousing welcome.
A member from the Malaysian band performs with the Australian Army band during a Dignity for School Organisation visit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello
Defence Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019

They made us feel like rock stars

Hundreds of underprivileged schoolchildren rocked to the beat of the Australian Army band in Kuala Lumpur.
Captain Eric Brown (centre), Seaman Sam Bridger and Lieutenant Commander Haizad work to rebuild a marriage hut during a visit to the Meh Mari Cultural Village in Malaysia. Photo: Leading Seaman Steven Thomson
Navy Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019

Village visit forges closer ties

The ADF visited Mah Meri Cultural Village to learn about the local Indigenous community.
Navy officer Lieutenant Commander Tony Hammond draws a mural on the wall for the children to paint at the Government Special Home for Boys during a visit by ADF personnel as part of AUSINDEX 2019.
Navy Exercises

Cricket and cam cream make for fun visit

Bright eyes and beaming smiles greeted members in Visakhapatnam, India.
The Commanding Officer of HMAS Parramatta, Commander Troy Van Tienhoven, is greeted by the children of the ‘Life is a Ball’ foundation during a port visit to Chennai in India as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019.
Navy Exercises

Success and Parramatta arrive in Chennai

HMA Ships Success and Parramatta have conducted a port visit to Chennai, India, ahead of AUSINDEX.

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