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.

Flags raised in Middle East to mark NAIDOC Week
Australians serving in the Middle East have joined the broader ADF in recognising NAIDOC Week.

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.

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

Gold status for effort as security teams rack up air miles
Air Force security forces in the Middle East have been busy.

A lasting legacy in the Middle East
Two soldiers created two large Joint Task Force 633 plaques on Operation Accordion.

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

Silver lining to deployment
Sergeant Kieran Preston was awarded the silver swab for undergoing 20 nasal swabs in the Middle East.

Raising morale in the sweetest way
Psychological examiner Sergeant Phillip Condoleon has plenty of ways to raise morale in the Middle East.

Making the most of her first deployment
Corporal Miranda Worth is on her first international operational deployment in the Middle East.

Looking forward to coming home
This Father’s Day will be the last event Sergeant Brendon Munday will miss before heading back home to his wife and two children in Australia.

'It's a team effort': serving family's dedication
Flight Lieutenant Michael Earle is preparing to spend Father's Day away from his young family.