Operation Okra

Corporal Barney Lelo is the transport non-commissioned officer/transport supervisor with the Force Support Element in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy

Army Middle East

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...

Sergeant Nathan Bradford, left, and Leading Aircraftsman Sam Chan with their nose-art design on an E-7A Wedgetail in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy

Air Force History

A nose for commemoration

Two RAAF aircraft maintenance technicians have designed nose art for a No. 2 Squadron E-7A Wedgetail.

Chief Petty Officer Kieran Lamond was a senior surveillance and control officer on an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft deployed on Operation Okra in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Tristan Kennedy

Defence Operation Okra

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.

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.

The crew of Mambo 21 stand in front of a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules at Baghdad International Airport. Flight Lieutenant Brendan Carraro, the aircraft captain, is pictured third from the left (wearing a cap).

Air Force Australia Day Honours

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.

Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley promotes Chaplain Ricky Su from Captain to Major. Photo: Corporal Tamara Cummings

Defence Middle East

Special visit to thank troops in Middle East

Governor-General and Chief of the Defence Force pay tribute to Australian personnel helping bolster security.

Australian and New Zealand Defence Force soldiers and officers of Task Group Taji - 10 during their farewell parade at Robertson Barracks. Photo: Corporal Shane Kelly

Army Task Group Taji

Top end farewells Task Group Taji

More than 100 Australian Defence Force personnel deploying to Iraq were farewelled in Darwin on November 4.

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail arrives at the Australian Defence Force's main operating base in the Middle East region. Photo: Corporal Dan Pinhorn

Air Force Middle East

E-7A Wedgetail joins global coalition

A E-7A Wedgetail aircraft has arrived in the Middle East as part of Australia’s contribution to the US-led global coalition against Daesh.

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds and the Vice Chief of Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston leave a RAAF C-17A Globemaster at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corproal Nunu Campos

Defence Global operations

Defence Minister visits troops in Middle East

The Defence Minister, Linda Reynolds, has returned to Australia after visiting Australian troops in the Middle East reg