Middle East Region

Private Cooper Leopold is embedded with the US Central Command Partner Integration Enterprise in the Middle East.

Army Operation Accordion

Analyst relishes first deployment

Private Cooper Leopold is embedded with the US Air Force on Operation Accordion in the Middle East.

Major Edward Helsop is deployed to Headquarters Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.

Defence COVID-19

Future operations plan for COVID-19

Operations continue in the Middle East despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s ramifications because of measured planning.

Leading Aircraftwoman Rebecca Harris and Leading Aircraftman Callum Gifford choose a handmade pen, donated by Pens for the Troops, at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Defence

Handmade in appreciation

Pens for the Troops has donated handmade pens to deployed ADF troops to show their appreciation.

HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West after a six-month Operation Manitou deployment in the Middle East region. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft

Navy Operation Manitou

Frigate returns after six-month deployment

HMAS Toowoomba has returned to her home port at Fleet Base West, Western Australia, following a successful deployment on Operation Manitou.

Air Force chefs prepare meals in the kitchen at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Air Force Operation Accordion

Giving deployed troops a taste of home

ADF chefs have been deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle East to help feed personnel.

HMAS Toowoomba in the Southern Arabian Gulf in support of the International Maritime Security Construct on Operation Manitou. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell

Navy Operation Manitou

Toowoomba heads home after successful mission

HMAS Toowoomba is returning home after completing a six-month deployment to the Middle East on Operation Manitou.

Leading Aircraftman Matthew Shomali is presented with the Expeditionary Airbase Operations flag by Commanding Officer Wing Commander Shannah Forrest. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsay

Air Force Operation Accordion

Airman recognised for excellence

Leading Aircraftman Matthew Shomali has been awarded Airman of the Rotation in the Middle East.

Private Zion Connors at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Army Reconciliation

Indigenous soldier sets an example

Private Zion Connors reflects on National Reconciliation Week from the Middle East region.

Sergeant Lenard Johnson deployed on Operation Mazurka as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton

Army Operation Mazurka

Appreciating differences in security role

There is no denying the importance of Tassie-raised Sergeant Lenard Johnson’s security role on Operation Mazurka in Egypt.

RAAF physical training instructor Flight Sergeant Owen Batty guides a deployed Australian Defence Force member with sit-up techniques at Australia's main operating base in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Air Force COVID-19

Improvisation and adaptation

A RAAF physical training instructor is contributing to the physical and mental strength of personnel deployed to the Middle East.

Corporal Callen Burmester on the rear cargo ramp of a C-130J Hercules at an airfield in the Middle East. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey

Air Force

No day is the same for loadmaster

From the beaches of Coffs Harbour to the sands of the Middle East, Corporal Callen Burmester is flying high.

Corporal Bianca Atkinson counts her deployment to the Middle East region as a career highlight.