Members of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment's mortar platoon prepare ammunition for firing during a patrol in Afghanistan
A group of Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMVs) halt whilst out on patrol in Afghanistan as seen from the rear gunner's position.
Members of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment's mortar platoon wait by their mortar as a massive dust cloud engulfs their Bushmaster vehicle in the background (bloody lazy mortar platoon - bludging as usual)
Private Mathew O'Hehir greets some local Timorese children during a routine patrol around Dili.
Rear Admiral Nigel Coates (right) presents the 2007 Admiral Lord Nelson Sword of Excellence to Commander David McDonald
The casket containing the body of Trooper David Pearce (killed in Afghanistan 17 days ago by an IED whilst driving an ASLAV) is carried into the Cathedral of St Stephen by the Bearer Party.
A ceremonial sunset and cocktail party was conducted on the flight deck of HMAS Perth whilst alongside in Shanghai.
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Platoon Commander, 6 Platoon, B Company
10/27th Battalion
Royal South Australia Regiment
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