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Private Sheridan Bartlett packages COVID-19 testing kits, which were sent from Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region to the Sinai, Egypt. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Defence

Testing kits to protect multinational force

Australian personnel in Egypt will be better protected from a COVID-19 outbreak after receiving 500 testing kits.
Sergeant Jodie Mitchell, left, and Squadron Leader Andrea Fullick work on the quilt for Aussie Hero Quilts' Jan-Maree Ball at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Defence Operation Accordion

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.
Outgoing Commander Air Task Group 630 Wing Commander Darren Lines, left, passes the Commander's Pennant to incoming commander, Wing Commander Alastair Robertson, at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Sergeant Ben Dempster
Air Force Operation Highroad

New rotation arrives in the Middle East

A new rotation of personnel to Air Task Group 630 has arrived in the Middle East.
Commander Joint Task Force 633 Major General Susan Coyle presents Aileen Stoddart with an Aussie Hero Quilt at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Major Kris Gardiner
Defence Operation Accordion

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.
Warrant Officer Class 1 Jason Randell, left, and Luke Collison display their respective military and civilian Australian Operational Service Medals at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Defence Operation Accordion

Medal differences a talking point in Middle East

While both military and civilian personnel receive medals for their operational service, there are some key differences to the awards.
Members of Joint Task Force 633 salute the flags during a NAIDOC Week flag-raising ceremony at Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Defence Operation Accordion

Flags raised in Middle East to mark NAIDOC Week

Australians serving in the Middle East have joined the broader ADF in recognising NAIDOC Week.
Personnel from Australia’s main operating base in the Middle East region hold a Remembrance Day service. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy
Defence Operation Accordion

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.
Flight Lieutenant Jason Shapcott at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton
Air Force Operation Accordion

An educational deployment

Flight Lieutenant Jason Shapcott is experiencing a deployment far from his civilian life as the Principal at Caralee Community School in WA.
NZ Army officer Colonel Ben Pitt, Rear Admiral Mark Hill, Iraqi Security Forces officer Colonel Shehab Nasser and British Army officer Major General Gerald Strickland in front of the final operating capability certificate.
Defence Middle East

Task Group Taji marks significant milestone

An Iraqi military training establishment has become the first to reach full independent operating capability under Operation Inherent Resolve.
Detail of the painting of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, painted by artist George Petrou. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton
Army Fallen heroes

Painting a poignant reminder

A portrait of Corporal Cameron Baird, VC, MG, has been unveiled at Camp Baird.

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