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Israeli Mostly Female Combat Unit "karakal" Perform Large Combat Exercise
Soldiers from the Karakal battalion participate in a graduation march near the Israeli-Egyptian border on September 03, 2014 near Azoz, Israel. The mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion was formed in 2004 and is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan.
(September 2, 2014 - Source: Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images Europe)
44 Infantry Group Mission Readiness Exercise
130 Defence Forces soldiers from the 44 Infantry Group are entering the final phase of intense training in preparation for the forthcoming deployment to the United Nations Disengagement Observation Forces, (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights region of Syria.
The training took place in the Glen Immal Co Wicklow. The personnel of the unit have a mix of experience, from first trip soldiers and officers, to highly experienced Senior NCO's and Commanders.
The 44 Infantry Group wil deploy to Syria in March, taking over from the 43 Infantry Group who have been serving with UNDOF since September 2013.
The Mission Readiness exercise put commanders and soldiers through a demanding series of scenarios based on the potential threats they may be encountered in the volatile mission area. The Troops face a series of scenarios involving simulated explosive strikes, air mobile helicopter drills,anti-ambush tactics, detailed operational planning and medical evacuation exercises.
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the third week of August, 2016.
Adjacent to The People's Park, a large compound is the site of continuing work along this section of the river. Some of the works are nearing completion.
Access is quite restricted here, and involves shipping material in/out via the entrance further upriver, adjacent to The Slang.
A temporary soil shelf has been laid along this wall-side, to allow better access for vehicles moving materials in and out.
Work here along the riverbank, between Glenwood and The Maltings, involves stabilisation measures (digging out a channel, and dropping in large boulders) intended to reinforce this newly constructed/shaped length of bank.
At the side of the Glenwood Road housing is a little strip of land, which previously culverted a stream. They laid new drainage piping last year. And now, they've neatly finished over with a little waterfall feature. Very pleasing aesthetically. I wonder whether there wlil be public access to a pathway on that opposite bank at some stage, running on towards Killarney Glen?
Taken at Shoeburyness. This "ex pier" turns out to be a defence boom - constructed during WWII. Apparently it runs nearly 2 miles out to sea. A second boom was built on the Isle of Sheppey, opposite Shoeburyness to create a submarine trap for U-Boats. The boom was reinforced with concrete during the Cold War.
Sea defences at Lossiemouth, had decided to go east from Inverness, lucky, drove out of the heavy winter showers, sleet and rain to find some better light, not warm on the beach though.
Lossiemouth, Spey Bay, Morayshire, Scotland.
The Amry Medical Services versus the REME in an Army Football Association womens' match at Aldershot.
It has been a successful season for the Army FA with a busy schedule in which it has commemorated its 125th Anniversary.
This included the FA Legends match which was held in May 2013 at the Madejski Stadium, Reading to launch the occasion and, importantly, the Football Soldier Roadshow as the association was able to engage with a diversity of age groups and social backgrounds and communities throughout the country supported by the Football League. This will provide a legacy which will continue again this summer.
To conclude the celebrations the Army FA hosted a busy schedule on Wednesday 30th April 2014 at the Aldershot Military Stadium.
The day commenced with an Army Women’s Corps fixture between the League winners, the Army Medical Services (AMS) and Cup winners for the season, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)
REME ran out winners 5-0, with LCpl Bianca Ross netting an hat-trick.
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Photographer: Shane Wilkinson
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Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljon during a Vehicle and foot patrol in Gao, Mali.
Photos: maat Maria Tõkke
When the war came to the Antarion IV, the factories became a significant target for heavy bombers of the enemy faction. As a result, each factory was upgraded to defend itself and ultimately the factories on Antarion IV became as heavily armed as the war machines they produced.
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This microscale vignette was created for the Eurobricks Micro Sci-Fi contest.
Combat Intelligence Soldiers Train in the South
The Combat Intelligence Corps operates to collect intelligence in the field. They must make use of their surroundings and environment in order to camouflage themselves. The Nahshol Company is a combat intelligence company which is made up solely of women, from the soldiers to the company commander. These are some photos from their routine exercise in the Southern Region.
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As part of Defence Expo 2018 Exhibition at Thiruvidanthai, an Airshow took place on 14042018. Photos taken are presented here
The Estonian Ministry of Defence has purchased new service rifles from LMT Defense, formerly known as the Lewis Machine & Tool Company, and will supply the Country's Defence Force with two new service weapons.
The LMT MARS platform of AR-15 and AR-10 pattern rifles, as well as a 40 mm grenade launcher compatible with these Rifles.
Both Rifles will be replacing the current issue Rifles, the Israeli-built Galil-AR and the Swedish-made Ak4 (a licensed copy of the H&K G3A3).
The grenade launchers included in the contract are LMT’s M203 rail-mounted 40 mm GLs.
Photos @kaitsevagi.edf
Israeli soldiers of the Golani brigade take part in an exercise near the border with Syria on May 6, 2013 at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
Israeli Soldiers from the Caracal Battalion during a field training exercise – April 2014
Images: Israeli Defence Force
Israeli Mostly Female Combat Unit "karakal" Perform Large Combat Exercise
Soldiers from the Karakal battalion participate in a graduation march near the Israeli-Egyptian border on September 03, 2014 near Azoz, Israel. The mixed-sex Karakal combat battalion was formed in 2004 and is based in the Negev desert on the border with Egypt and Jordan.
(September 2, 2014 - Source: Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images Europe)
Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment conduct a raid on the Urban Operations Training Facility as a part of Exercise Sea Raider.
Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment engage in realistic scenarios during a raid on the Urban Operations Training Facility as a part of Exercise Sea Raider.
In July 2023 the Australian Defence Force conducted Exercise Sea Raider across the coast of North Queensland.
Exercise Sea Raider certified the Amphibious Ready Unit and saw the Australian Amphibious Force train closely with the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Choules, as well as a beach landing force comprising of infantry, armoured vehicles, artillery, aviation and logistic elements optimised for amphibious raids and assaults.
Photos: Cpl Dustin Anderson
44 Infantry Group Mission Readiness Exercise
130 Defence Forces soldiers from the 44 Infantry Group are entering the final phase of intense training in preparation for the forthcoming deployment to the United Nations Disengagement Observation Forces, (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights region of Syria.
The training took place in the Glen Immal Co Wicklow. The personnel of the unit have a mix of experience, from first trip soldiers and officers, to highly experienced Senior NCO's and Commanders.
The 44 Infantry Group wil deploy to Syria in March, taking over from the 43 Infantry Group who have been serving with UNDOF since September 2013.
The Mission Readiness exercise put commanders and soldiers through a demanding series of scenarios based on the potential threats they may be encountered in the volatile mission area. The Troops face a series of scenarios involving simulated explosive strikes, air mobile helicopter drills,anti-ambush tactics, detailed operational planning and medical evacuation exercises.
Another from Sunday down in Winchelsea. This was fairly early in the afternoon and the sky was already quite spectacular.
Mankind's attempt to hold back the ocean at Burnham-On-Sea.
The converging lines caught my eye in this scene, amazingly we pay money for the latest cameras and sometimes things look a lot better in plain old black & white :-D
Reserve Volvo FL6-14/HCB Angus pump formerly based at Marchwood near Southampton. Seen at RIAT, Fairford - 17.7.10.
Marine Chris Sherrington, representing Team Scotland celebrates his Judo Commonwealth Games 2014 Gold Medal in Glasgow.
Marine Sherrington, won gold against Ruan Snyman in the over 100kgs category.
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Photographer: Graeme Main
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Israeli soldiers rest before an exercise in built up area on July 3, 2018 in Tzeelim, South Israel. The soldiers practiced fighting in the Gaza Strip against Hamas militants.
Source: Getty Images Europe
One of the pair of Suffolk Square pillboxes over looking the river Blythe near Blytburgh
Other images in this set can be found on my blog www.everydayparanoidvisions.wordpress.com
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the lalst full week of November, 2016.
Adjacent to The People's Park, a large compound is the site of continuing work along this section of the river. Some of the works are nearing completion.
Work here along the riverbank, between Glenwood and The Maltings, involved stabilisation measures (digging out a channel, and dropping in large boulders) intended to reinforce this newly constructed/shaped length of bank. To facilitate an easier run for fish, a central channel has been delineated with larger boulders, and slightly raised shelf on each side.
Wilfred Kennedy "Bucko" McDonald (b. October 31, 1911 in Fergus, Ontario – d. July 19, 1991 at age 79) was a Canadian professional hockey and lacrosse player, coach, and politician.
He played for the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers. He won three Stanley Cups in his career, in 1936 and 1937 with Detroit and in 1942 with Toronto.
McDonald was also an accomplished lacrosse player, who won a Mann Cup and was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1971. The Ontario Lacrosse Association honoured McDonald by naming an award after him; the highest-scoring player is awarded the Bucko McDonald Trophy.
In 1945, he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the Ontario riding of Parry Sound. A Liberal, he was re-elected in 1949 and 1953. After leaving politics, he was the head coach for the Rochester Americans. He coached Bobby Orr when he was 11 and 12.
Link to - The Hockey History Blog - Bucko McDonald mapleleafslegends.blogspot.ca/2006/11/bucko-mcdonald.html
Link to his hockey stats - www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3265