http://defence.viotv.com (c) 2013 Department of Defence Video Gallery http://defence.viotv.com/images/interface/logo.jpg http://defence.viotv.com 60 The Australian Services Rugby Championship is an annual tri-service tournament held to determine the champion Defence Force rugby team. Held at Victoria Barracks and Coogee Oval, Sydney, seven matches will be played over three match days, with champion Men’s and Women’s teams crowned at the conclusion of the tournament. A combined Navy and Air Force Women’s team is hoping to retain their title in the female competition, while Army Men are aiming to go back-to-back. At the end of the tournament Australian Services Rugby Union Men’s and Women’s teams will be selected, which will represent ASRU at tournaments held later in the year. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=f0dc3384-b398-4cbe-96d9-3f414a586142 Mon, 20 May 2013 08:09:00 +1000 f0dc3384-b398-4cbe-96d9-3f414a586142 2013 Australian Services Rugby Championships at Victoria Barracks and Coogee Oval, Sydney http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=71290973-08b8-4a3a-b840-469ee00284e8 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:59 +1000 71290973-08b8-4a3a-b840-469ee00284e8 Members of Special Operations Task Group, based at the Multinational Base in Tarin Kot continue their efforts to ensure Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have the capacity to plan, conduct and lead independent operations within Uruzgan province. The advanced training includes combat casualty care, Explosive Ordnance Disposal and communications. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=4bcbdc28-f7e3-40d5-bc0f-e03505db2e2c Thu, 16 May 2013 12:07:45 +1000 4bcbdc28-f7e3-40d5-bc0f-e03505db2e2c Australian Defence Force personnel operating in Uruzgan continue to receive vital support from the RAAF’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle detachment. Heron operators conduct daily missions inside the province in order to provide real time intelligence and imagery analysis to commanders on the ground. The information captured by Heron is now also helping shape Afghan National Security Force operations in the region. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=40a6ee86-705c-4820-9168-89d9bb5b8023 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:20 +1000 40a6ee86-705c-4820-9168-89d9bb5b8023 The Officer Commanding Number 92 Wing, Group Captain Craig Heap presents Flight Sergeant Mark Cleary with an ACAUST Commendation for outstanding performance as the Programming Officer at the Officer's Training School, RAAF Base East Sale. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=219750eb-66da-4357-bef6-fbe5af1dc356 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:15:09 +1000 219750eb-66da-4357-bef6-fbe5af1dc356 Five Royal Australian Navy sailors are conducting dangerous work in Tarin Kot, Afghanistan as part of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. 1 EOD Troop arrived at Multi National Base – Tarin Kot in November 2012 and has been busy assisting with the validation of Afghan National Security Forces EOD technicians. The vital preparation is to enhance training and skills required to conduct safe explosives clearance outside the wire. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=dd81ac29-9c59-49cf-a9c0-1ea770978bae Wed, 15 May 2013 10:17:25 +1000 dd81ac29-9c59-49cf-a9c0-1ea770978bae Mother's Day had special meaning for the many mother's serving in the Australian Defence Force, especially for those on deployment and on operations overseas. For mother's on deployment in Afghanistan it was duty as normal but also an opportunity to take time out and reconnect with their loved ones back home. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=d1b9182d-ebf5-4151-a393-6ae8aeca2cac Mon, 13 May 2013 10:43:38 +1000 d1b9182d-ebf5-4151-a393-6ae8aeca2cac The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison, AO presented the Battle Honour Eastern Shah Wali Kot to the 2nd Special Air Service Squadron of the Special Air Service Regiment at Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne, on Friday, 10 May 2013. The battle honour was presented at a unit parade also attended by Minister for Defence, Stephen Smith MP, Commanding Officer, Special Air Service Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel G, members of the SASR and their families. The Battle Honour Eastern Shah Wali Kot has been awarded to the Special Air Service Regiment and 2nd Commando Regiment in recognition of the extraordinary heroism, exemplary combat performance and the relentless destruction of a highly trained and fanatical Taliban enemy of numerical superiority within the extremely inhospitable region of Eastern Shah Wali Kot, Afghanistan, during the period May to June 2010. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=f13172a6-eda1-4bf3-98f5-2cedcf0b16a9 Sat, 11 May 2013 07:58:04 +1000 f13172a6-eda1-4bf3-98f5-2cedcf0b16a9 The ADF have introduced a new uniform and improved body armour. ADF personnel support the lighter-weight and more versatile multi-cam uniform and tiered body armour system. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=49ae0d1d-6836-4081-8add-bf5eb3b59078 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:45:59 +1000 49ae0d1d-6836-4081-8add-bf5eb3b59078 The Honour Distinction recognises the contribution made by 17 Construction Squadron to the United Nations Transition Assistance Group in managing the transition of Namibia to independence in 1990. Following a review of the Army Battle Honours system in 2010, the Honour Distinction was created to specifically recognise service under operational conditions in security-related, peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. 17 Construction Squadron will be the first Australian Army unit to be presented the Honour Distinction since the creation of the honour. It is the first honour in the Army Battle Honours system to be awarded since the Vietnam War. The Australian Contingent of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group consisted 613 personnel, the majority of whom were Army Engineers from 17 Construction Squadron. The first contingent arrived Namibia on 11 March 1989, with further contingents arriving in April and September that year. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=575ddabe-87ca-48eb-a4ac-5a39860b61d2 Fri, 10 May 2013 11:25:48 +1000 575ddabe-87ca-48eb-a4ac-5a39860b61d2 Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Defence Minister Stephen Smith have released the 2013 Defence White Paper. The White Paper addresses international and domestic developments since the last White Paper in 2009, which influence Australia’s national security and defence, including: economic strategic and military shift to the Indo-Pacific; the Australian Defence Force’s operational drawdown from Afghanistan, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands; the United States’ re-balance to the Asia-Pacific; Australia’s enhanced practical cooperation with the United States pursuant to our Alliance relationship; and the ongoing adverse effects of the Global Financial Crisis, which have continued to have a significant impact on the global economy, domestic fiscal circumstances and Defence funding. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=7a07e258-cb77-4b7f-ba18-73d2423231ba Fri, 03 May 2013 14:19:55 +1000 7a07e258-cb77-4b7f-ba18-73d2423231ba Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Defence Minister Stephen Smith have released the 2013 Defence White Paper. The White Paper addresses international and domestic developments since the last White Paper in 2009, which influence Australia’s national security and defence, including: economic strategic and military shift to the Indo-Pacific; the Australian Defence Force’s operational drawdown from Afghanistan, Timor-Leste and Solomon Islands; the United States’ re-balance to the Asia-Pacific; Australia’s enhanced practical cooperation with the United States pursuant to our Alliance relationship; and the ongoing adverse effects of the Global Financial Crisis, which have continued to have a significant impact on the global economy, domestic fiscal circumstances and Defence funding. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=d3ee3da4-c9c1-46a2-8ff6-94cc8a802e80 Fri, 03 May 2013 13:41:59 +1000 d3ee3da4-c9c1-46a2-8ff6-94cc8a802e80 Airfield Defence Guard Security Forces (SECFOR) section from 1 and 2 Airfield Defence Squadron at RAAF base Amberley have been conducting ground defence patrols with support from 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Task Group Combat Engineers since their arrival at Multi National Base – Tarin Kot in November 2012. Ground defence patrols are designed to protect air power assets, infrastructure and personnel from ground attacks and increase community interaction. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=5602690d-8a16-4062-8ecb-bdfb3edc948d Thu, 02 May 2013 08:04:02 +1000 5602690d-8a16-4062-8ecb-bdfb3edc948d The crew of HMAS Toowoomba has been given the opportunity to indulge in some much needed down time following a port visit to the Seychelles. Toowoomba is currently assigned to the Middle East Area of Operation where it is part of a combined Maritime Force tasked with stopping the transit of illegal narcotics as well as weapons and to act as a deterrent to piracy within the area of operations. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=8d1c9e22-cfdd-435a-bce1-ab201a125fd7 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:17:57 +1000 8d1c9e22-cfdd-435a-bce1-ab201a125fd7 Nine female Indigenous students taking part in this week's RAAF Indigenous Youth Program (RAAFIYP) were today welcomed to RAAF Base Richmond by Air Commander Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld. "It is a great privilege for me to meet young Indigenous people so passionate about aviation and this program provides them with the opportunity to experience Air Force life in general," Air Vice-Marshal Hupfeld said. "Students will also participate in a number of planned activities and will be given the chance to explore the different trades available should they wish to pursue an Air Force career once they complete their schooling." The RAAFIYP is a collaborative effort between Air Force and Boorowa Aviation (BA), an Indigenous employment program operating through the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation. RAAFIYP participants are selected by BA through their extensive connections with Aboriginal communities in eastern Australia. In 2012, Uncle Harry Allie was appointed as the first Air Force Indigenous Elder, having served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1966 to 1989. "We are honoured to have Uncle Harry represent Air Force on official occasions and appreciate his advice on ways to increase participation of Indigenous people in Air Force," Air Vice-Marshal Hupfeld said. This is the third RAAFIYP to be held and aims to encourage young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards career opportunities associated with aviation and Air Force. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=9f8e6c54-5bc6-464a-969d-9598c3052482 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:30:30 +1000 9f8e6c54-5bc6-464a-969d-9598c3052482 Sydney, NSW http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=330b232d-d381-4919-b816-435cc42f9ff1 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:29:52 +1000 330b232d-d381-4919-b816-435cc42f9ff1 Canberra, ACT http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=8f737526-c35e-4095-b1a1-bf3e318473e5 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:28:19 +1000 8f737526-c35e-4095-b1a1-bf3e318473e5 Ballina, NSW http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=cbfb4ae8-d6a5-4a28-b9f1-c650d28af35b Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:25:33 +1000 cbfb4ae8-d6a5-4a28-b9f1-c650d28af35b Canberra, ACT http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=1834f3eb-67fe-48ff-a942-32ecae26170c Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:23:22 +1000 1834f3eb-67fe-48ff-a942-32ecae26170c Members of the Australian and French public attend the 2013 ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, France. The memorial and service honours all Australian soldiers who died on the Western Front as well as the many who returned wounded, in body and spirit, and who, like their country, would be forever changed by the First World War. On 25 April, 1918, three years to the day after the landings at Gallipoli, the Australian 13th and 15th Brigades, with the assistance of British units, counter-attacked Villers-Bretonneux, securing the town and halted the German advance to Amiens. http://defence.viotv.com?MediaId=5668d729-e01a-442b-a5ee-567761fee58f Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:25:21 +1000 5668d729-e01a-442b-a5ee-567761fee58f