Afghan Troops Seize Bomb-making Caches




3rd September 2009 -
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The daylight raid on Sunday found more than five tonnes of ammonium nitrate, the key ingredient to the Taliban’s home-made explosives. While Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are a threat to coalition forces, Afghan civilians are often killed and wounded by indiscriminate IED emplacement.
150th Skilling Agreement Signed




1st September 2009 -
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Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, today announced that the 150th Agreement under the Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry (SADI) Program has been signed with Heat Treatment Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd.
Reception Ceremony For The Late Flgoff Michael Herbert And Pltoff Robert Carver




30th August 2009 -
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A reception ceremony for the late Flying Officer Michael Herbert and Pilot Officer Robert Carver, who are being brought home from Vietnam.
Flgoff Michael Herbert And Pltoff Robert Carver Return Home To Australia




30th August 2009 -
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After 39 years, Flying Officer Herbert and Pilot Officer Carver’s family and friends will finally be able to bring them home to
lay them to rest,” Dr Kelly said.
Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour Arrives In Darwin




28th August 2009 -
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Lieutenant Commander Gavin Dawe, Commanding Officer Young Endeavour , and Mr Achim Drescher, Chairman of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Board, welcomed His Honour on board the ship during a reception on Wednesday 26 August 2009.