Topic: Defence Aid to Civil Community (DACC)

Confirming Canberra’s ready to aid

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Jessica Craig (author), ABIS Jarrod Mulvihill (photographer)

A LHD Landing Craft enters the dock of HMAS Canberra whilst at anchor in Westernport Bay, Victoria, during a Defence Aid to the Civil Community exercise. (photo: ABIS Jarrod Mulvihill)

A LHD Landing Craft enters the dock of HMAS Canberra whilst at anchor in Westernport Bay, Victoria, during a Defence Aid to the Civil Community exercise.

HMAS Canberra recently took time out of FCP20 to emulate conditions encountered Operation BUSHFIRE ASSIST 19-20, and build on lessons learnt through conducting a Defence Assistance to Civil Communities exercise.

Navy medics in rescue mission

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The Zodiac from Rescue Gear Ship, MV Stoker, stands off from racing yacht CV 22 Garmin, whilst the Medical Team assist with the ill crewman during a Medical Evacuation in the Indian Ocean. (photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko)

The Zodiac from Rescue Gear Ship, MV Stoker, stands off from racing yacht CV 22 Garmin, whilst the Medical Team assist with the ill crewman during a Medical Evacuation in the Indian Ocean.

The Australian Defence Force has assisted the Australian Maritime Safety Authority with a medical evacuation off the coast of Western Australia. 

Top birthday for HQ Northern Command

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Andrew Ragless (author)

Chief of Staff, GPCAPT William 'K9' Kourelakos and ABCIS Kiani Freeman cut the cake to the celebrate the 25th birthday of the joint Headquarters Northern Command in Darwin. (photo: Unknown)

Chief of Staff, GPCAPT William 'K9' Kourelakos and ABCIS Kiani Freeman cut the cake to the celebrate the 25th birthday of the joint Headquarters Northern Command in Darwin.

Top End Defence personnel have celebrated the 25th birthday of the Joint Headquarters Northern Command in Darwin.