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Dad's tales of adventure inspire
Private Mason Tessier's father’s tales of service inspired the Baulkham HIlls local to leave his civilian trade and join the Army.

Commander on the tools
The workshops of Force Support Element - 13 in the Middle East region gained an eager new recruit for an afternoon.

Defence civilians have operations covered
Serving alongside ADF personnel, five Defence public servants are deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East region.

Australia gifts boat to Bahrain
The ADF has gifted a rigid hull inflatable boat to the Bahrain Defence Force.

Taste of Australiana in Middle East
Six RAAF embeds in the Middle East region are teaching their US Air Force counterparts some Aussie customs and lingo.

Deployment another adventure
A desire to pursue travel and adventure shaped the decision of Warrant Officer Class Two Jason McLeish to join the Army.

Peacekeeping an opportunity to serve with pride
A strong family connection to service was the driving factor for Corporal Vanessa Bunker's military career.

Diving officer retires after 40 years
Navy Clearance Diver Lieutenant Commander Michael Gough has celebrated two decades of continuous service.

Deployment an honour for First Nations soldier
Originally from South West Rocks, Private Myah Peters is deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East region.

Unit rotation in the Middle East
Expeditionary Airbase Operations Unit rotation seven has completed its mission and handed over to rotation eight.

Company flag a source of pride
The flag of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, is flying high in the Middle East.

Handover ensures logistics support
Joint Task Force 633’s Force Support Element 12 handed its responsibilities to Force Support Element 13 on Operation Accordion.