Operation Okra
Sharing is the currency of deployment
An Australian Army surgeon has swapped more than knowledge and experiences with his foreign counterparts during a deployment to Iraq.
COVID support part of deployment
Flying Officer Cheryl Brophy is deployed to Iraq on Operation Okra and is working at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre.
Navy surgeon enjoying time in the sand
A deployment to Iraq is providing neurosurgeon Lieutenant Commander Andrew Davidson with some unique challenges.
Mum-of-three reflects on journey
Leading Aircraftwoman Svitlana Pogrebnyak made early morning phone calls to manage being away from her family while deployed overseas last year.
Anzac pride on show in Middle East
Captain Alex Heuston is currently deployed on Operation Okra and will commemorate Anzac Day in Kuwait.
Career change a winner
A conversation with his brother-in-law led Corporal Barney Lelo to quit his civilian career as a trade assistant and welder and enlist in the Army in...
A nose for commemoration
Two RAAF aircraft maintenance technicians have designed nose art for a No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail.
From sea to air in the Middle East
Navy Chief Petty Officer Kieran Lamond has returned home following the final mission of a successful year-long deployment in the Middle East.
Airman recognised for excellence
Leading Aircraftman Matthew Shomali has been awarded Airman of the Rotation in the Middle East.
Recognition for resolving emergency over Iraq
Flight Lieutenant Brendon Carraro and the crew of his C-130J Hercules displayed extraordinary composure when their aircraft ran into trouble in 2017.
Special visit to thank troops in Middle East
Governor-General and Chief of the Defence Force pay tribute to Australian personnel helping bolster security.
Top end farewells Task Group Taji
More than 100 Australian Defence Force personnel deploying to Iraq were farewelled in Darwin on November 4.
