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28 June 2011: Jacques Verges who defends Khieu Samphan during the second day of the initial hearing in Case 002.
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the second week of July, 2016.
A feature of the recent weather has been the mixture of warm/sunny days, spiced up by the random appearance of flash rain storms. The streets and rivers run deep for a short while afterwards, then normality (whatever that is) returns. Until the next deluge.
Factor 50 and a handy umbrella.
On the opposite bank, directly opposite the Rivervale apartment buildings, and adjacent to the bend in the river where the 'Debris trap' is being constructed.
Israeli soldiers, on top of their Merkava tanks at a deployment area near the border with Syria at the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on May 6, 2013. Syria has accused Israel of launching a series of airstrikes this weekend on targets near the Lebanon/Syria border, including an arms shipment and the Jamraya research centre, that was thought to produce chemical weapons.
Students on the Standard NCO Course on exercise in Fort Davis County Cork
Students from the 3rd All Arms Standard NCO course conducting a FIBUA (Fighting in Built up Areas) exercise in Fort Davis, April 2013. During the exercise the students were tested using an Engineer Assault Bridge to gain entry and a Artillery 105mm Gun to break strong points. There are thirty nine students on the course representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineer, Ordnance, CIS and Air Corp.
Representatives from the Kenya Ministry of Defence military public affairs office recently visited Vicenza to observe the functions of an Army Service Component Command-level public affairs office.
The public affairs officers from Kenya previously traveled to the U.S. Defense Information School in Maryland and to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany. One of many U.S. Army Africa military-to-military engagements that take place throughout the year, this was the first such visit to take place at Caserma Ederle.
“This is the third consecutive public affairs engagement this year with the Kenyan public affairs leadership and a clear demonstration that working together leads toward developing strong, interactive relationships. In this case, the relationship has grown into a successful enduring partnership,” said Steve Sanderson, deputy public affairs officer, U.S. Army Africa.
U.S. Army Africa public affairs officers, also known as PAOs, familiarized various functions that contribute to a successful public communication program. The PAOs discussed methods of social networking, strategic communication, and how the U.S. Army coordinates media relations.
The visitors also spoke with the U.S. Army Garrison Vicenza Public Affairs Office about how their organization communicates with Soldiers, civilians and family members.
The PAOs later visited the American Forces Network-South on Caserma Ederle and a local Italian television station.
Lt. Col. Marissa Lucero, the military engagements and exercises officer from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, said engagements like this serve to strengthen existing long-standing military-tomilitary relationships.
“Military-to-military engagements provide U.S. and partner nations’ armed forces the opportunity to refine their operational skills while enhancing their ability to work together effectively,” said Lucero. “The Kenyan Armed Forces Public Affairs M2M program is the most robust engagement in the Kenyan portfolio.”
Bogita Ongeri, spokesman for Kenya’s defense ministry and one of the three visitors, initiated the public affairs relationship with the U.S. military and continues to be actively involved in plans for future opportunities to work together.
“In our military, we want to promote this,” Ongeri said. “By having regular meetings, exchanging views, we will have the best practice as a far as public affairs is concerned. It benefits the people that the armed forces serve. The way they have welcomed us, you feel there is a close relationship,” said Ongeri about his trip to the USARAF headquarters. “The kind of respect, we appreciate it, it is the talk of things when we go home. When we tell people, they feel happy also.”
Sanderson said “while working closely with each other, everyone learns techniques and procedures from one another. This shared educational environment promotes trust and increases overall capacity. Everyone wins.”
“Such a partnership is good,” said Ongeri. “When we keep communicating, the mental images that come are about the good places. It promotes the relationship and gives it a personal touch.”
U.S. and Kenyan public affairs officers will conduct a fourth engagement late September in Nairobi.
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Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers from the Scoutspataljon during a Vehicle and foot patrol in Gao, Mali.
Photos: maat Maria Tõkke
Title: Service home presentation - Wheelers Hill
Date range: 1974 - 1974
Source: From the National Archives of Australia
NAA: B6295, 3779A
Item ID: 30625787
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.
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Israeli infantry soldiers from the Kfir Brigade take part in a drill in urban warfare simulating a combat mission with Lebanon's Hezbollah at the Israeli army base of Elyakim in northern Israel on July 11, 2013. Israeli military built the training base at Elyakim to train soldiers on how to fight Hezbollah as Israel bolsters security along its border with Syria, where Hezbollah militants are reportedly fighting alongside government forces against rebels.
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.
Copyright: Israel Defence Force
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.
The Dynamic Defence Display, a combined land, air and sea performance by the Singapore Armed Forces during the National Day Parade 2017 Preview 2
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Botswana Defence Force Soldiers taking part in the SA Army 12th Annual Combat Rifle Shooting Competition held in de Brug, Bloemfontein over the period 25 June to 07 July 2019.
R4 Rehearsal, Army soldiers from the United States of America, Zambia, Lesotho and Botswana, 27June 2019.
Information and Photographs by Lance Corporal Phillimon Mafemo, SA Army Corporate Communication and Private Teboho Khoare 1 SAI, Corporate Communication
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Israeli soldiers patrol next to the border fence May 7, 2013 on border with Syria, in 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.
Afghan Officers from the Provincial Police Response Company and Australian Special Operations Task Group Soldiers lift off in a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter as part of the Shah Wali Kot Offensive.
Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) partnered with Australian Special Forces from the Special Operations Task Group conducted a deliberate operation to clear a Taliban insurgent stronghold in the Shah Wali Kot region of northern Kandahar province.
The Shah Wali Kot Offensive comprised synchronised and deliberate clearance operations involving Australian Commandos combined with a number of surgical helicopter-born assaults from Special Air Service (SAS) troops on key targets.
Removing Taliban insurgents from Afghan communities allows the Government of Afghanistan to establish a presence and gain the trust of the community to provide them with necessary infrastructure and security that was not provided by the insurgents.
The Shah Wali Kot Offensive was part of Australia’s contribution to Operation Hamkari, the Coalition operation to extend the Government of Afghanistan’s influence into Kandahar City.
Female and male soldiers from the 'Karakal' Battalion in action during training near the Israeli-Egyptian border on December 14, 2010 near Azoz, Israel. The Karakal is a mixed-sex battalion formed in 2004, with men and women serving together in this combat unit, based in the Negev desert on the borders with Egypt and Jordan
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Uganda logistics capabilities enhanced through U.S. Army Africa mentorship
By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Africa
ENTEBBE, Uganda – Thirteen troops from the Uganda Peoples Defence Force earned entry-level certification in aircraft load planning following a recent U.S. Army Africa-led mentorship program.
The UPDF Soldiers underwent the U.S. Air Mobility Command (AMC) air load planners’ course during an Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team (ADAPT) program. Ugandan soldiers and airmen attended the three-week course, which wrapped up Nov. 4 following Natural Fire 10.
“The Ugandans were eager to advance their knowledge of how the U.S. military conducts transportation operations at different levels and how that could be implemented with their current daily operations,” said Alex Menzies, a U.S. Army civilian employee from USARAF logistics division who led the course.
In all, 41 Ugandan students took part in the ADAPT program. Of that, 38 students underwent the AMC load planning course.
Menzies and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Keith James worked with Ugandan logisticians during Natural Fire 10, a multi-national exercise led by USARAF that included forces from five East African partner nations. The two-week effort included security training and humanitarian assistance projects. When Natural Fire 10 wrapped, ADAPT participants assisted USARAF by preparing part of the command’s mobile headquarters for redeployment.
Students got hands-on mentoring, learning how to prepare pallets, containers, and rolling stock for air shipment, Menzies said. They also learned about the U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, should they ever need to load gear on board.
Coordinated through U.S. Africa Command, ADAPT is designed to enhance African national military deployment capabilities while simultaneously developing greater interoperability with U.S. military forces. The program in Uganda was coordinated through the U.S. Embassy staff in Kampala.
USARAF Soldiers often support ADAPT events in Africa, to include a recent program in Ghana. In Jan. 2009, USARAF Soldiers conducted an ADAPT program in Rwanda that enabled the first Rwandan-led loading of U.N. equipment and supplies onto five U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft., which supported peacekeepers in Darfur, Sudan.
ADAPT has a long term focus. It is conducted in four phased engagements – roughly one each year, to build partner skills. The program begins with mentoring tactical movements and continues to certification in international force deployment and redeployment techniques. By the fourth year, partner nations undergo a refresher, furthering engagement with U.S. forces.
USARAF logistics experts share their knowledge of loading U.S. Air Force cargo planes, focusing on airplanes commonly used in Africa, such as the C-130. Eventually, Uganda could offer ADAPT missions to other African countries, Menzies said.
“Actually, loading aircraft adds realism to the training,” Menzies said. ”Over time, African partner nations may integrate ADAPT into their core logistics training.”
Cleared for public release.
Photos by U.S. Army Africa
CUTLINE: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Terry Throm gives remarks on behalf of the USARAF Commander during the graduation ceremony during ADAPT Phase II at Entebbe airfield, Uganda
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Nahal's Elite Unit Concludes Training Course
The Gadsar, Nahal's Elite Unit, concluded their 16 month course with a final, challenging exercise. From storming and capturing hills, to a 15km trek throughout the night, the soldiers completed the course. At the concluding ceremony, the soldiers were awarded with their combat wing pins. February 13, 2013
Photo by Cpl. Zev Marmorstein, IDF Spokesperson's Unit
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Former Foreign Secretary William Hague and Secretary of State for Defence Philip Hammond with Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski and Polish Defence Minister Tomasz Siemoniak meeting in London, 12 September 2013
A Royal Military College staff cadet provides cover for his classmates while clearing buildings during urban operations training at Mt Bundey, Northern Territory.
Mid-caption: Staff cadets from the Royal Military College of Australia, Duntroon, are currently in the Mt Bundey training area, south of Darwin, as part of a three-week (31 August – 21 September 2011) training exercise to better prepare them for their Army careers.
The exercise tests and reinforces the skills they will require as officers leading soldiers on complex war-fighting operations (such as Afghanistan, East Timor and Iraq), when they are working in conjunction with armoured vehicles, artillery, aircraft and other assets to achieve their mission.
During the exercise, the staff cadets are being integrated into 1st Brigade’s ‘Battle Group Eagle’, which combines Australian Light-Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, M1A1 Abrams tanks from the 1st Armoured Regiment, M114AS4 armoured fighting vehicles from the 5th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, forward observers from the 8th/12th Regiment, and elements from the 1st Combat Signal Regiment and 1st Combat Service Support Battalion.
The 165 staff cadets are in the final phase of their 18-month training course at Duntroon, Canberra, and will graduate in December 2011 as part of the Royal Military College’s centenary celebrations.
The Royal Military College prepares cadets for careers as officers in the Army by promoting leadership and integrity, high ideals and the pursuit of excellence, and by inculcating a sense of duty, loyalty and service to the nation.
Photograph by Leading Seaman Andrew Dakin
1st Joint Public Affairs Unit
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Estonian Defence Force Soldiers live-fire training while serving in Mali with BKN-10 as part of the French led Operation Barkhane.
Photos: n-ltn Liis Vaksmann
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
Israeli Soldiers from the Caracal Battalion during their basic training – 2012
The Caracal Battalion is an infantry combat battalion of the Israel Defense Forces, composed of both male and female soldiers, of both Jewish and Arab descent.[It is named after the Caracal, a small cat whose sexes appear the same. As of 2009, approximately 70% of the battalion was female.It is part of the 512th "Sagi" Brigade of Israel's Southern territorial command.
Prior to Caracal's formation in 2000, women had been prevented from serving in direct combat positions with the IDF. The unit has since been tasked with patrolling the Israeli-Egyptian border. It took part in Israel's unilateral withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2005.
The unit badge, adopted in 2009, incorporates the Sagi Brigade badge, with the addition of the Caracal cat.
New recruits in the Caracal Battalion, are issued the Israeli-made Tavor assault rifle. Battalion members partake in a four-month basic training period that includes physical training at the Givati Brigade training base.
Soldiers specialize in various weapons including machine guns, advanced weaponry, grenades, and mortars.
All female soldiers who join the battalion are required to sign up for a third year of military service, the same as their male counterparts. The men are drawn from Nahal garinim, or have volunteered.
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
River Dargle Flood Defence Scheme.
These images were taken during the first full week of August 2014, after the long Bank Holiday weekend.
Work is now on-going in this area of the The Slang/Dargle River, involving: -- Site preparation and mobilisation comprising sheetpile flood defence walls. The site preparation required the removal of mature trees and vegetation along the riverbank. Section-by-section, long lengths of steel sheet piling are aligned within a frame, and then driven partially into the bedrock by crane-suspended hydraulic hammers.
After a spell of spectacularly good weather, frequent and heavy squalls of rain swept the country. River levels were appreciably higher in the Dargle.
The grey-blue-green rock chunks were part of the sea defences until the unending assault of the Atlantic Ocean redistributed them and continues to do so.
Botswana Defence Force Soldiers taking part in the SA Army 12th Annual Combat Rifle Shooting Competition held in de Brug, Bloemfontein over the period 25 June to 07 July 2019.
R4 Rehearsal, Army soldiers from the United States of America, Zambia, Lesotho and Botswana, 27June 2019.
Information and Photographs by Lance Corporal Phillimon Mafemo, SA Army Corporate Communication and Private Teboho Khoare 1 SAI, Corporate Communication
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces
A Grade
Round 6 of the CHNL saw a depleted Hepburn take on Creswick. For the 2nd week in a row the Burra’s were forced to line up with 2 players out injured. Confident in their squad, the competition leaders tried various line ups throughout the game until they quickly settled. Captain Libby Purtell at Goal Attack was instrumental in providing Hepburn with plenty of options in attack. Purtell maintained her 100% accuracy throughout the first half and was supported brilliantly by sharp shooter Jane Lienhop at Goal Shooter.
Creswick managed to keep the mid-court battle alive by providing sharp drives to the circle; however the Burra’s defensive pressure in the circle from Ebony Place saw the ball turned over time and time again. The junior of Hepburn’s team,18 year old Tara Ford clocked up her 150th game for the club in great style at Goal Defence. Ford seems to be taking every opportunity in seniors to develop her game with the help of Place at Goal Keeper. However it was wing attack Brydie Taig that stood up to the challenge and lifted the Burra’s confidence. Taig was named Hepburn’s best on court thanks to her speed and sharp feeding into the circle. Hepburn ran out winners 53 to 17.
The Mo Shepherd award went to Hannah Cameron-Taylor and Libby Purtell for outstanding work.
Goals: Jane 74% 40/54, Libby 80% 12/15
B Grade
Hepburn’s reserves were also focussed on keeping their unbeaten run to the finals alive. The Burras got off to a shaky start as they tried to adjust to Creswick’s style. Moving Janee Brown into Centre in the second quarter was all it took to lift the Burras confidence and provide a 24 to 9 lead at half time.
Courtney Wetzel at Goal Defence, Kristi Pedretti at Goal Keeper and Caitlan Ryan at Wing Defence stepped up in the second half and kept Creswick scoreless until the final minutes of the game. Wetzel provided one of her best games of netball this year getting her hands on ever pass that came her way. Final scores Hepburn 53 to 13.
The Mo Shepherd award went to Caitlan Ryan and Janee Brown
Goals: Mel Penny 75% 41/55, Tania Grant 92% 12/13
Members of the Irish Defence Force’s 95th Cadet Class completed their Military Operations in Urban Terrain Training in Fort Davis, Cork.
This demanding exercise marks an important milestone in Cadet Training, as we move towards Christmas, the New Year, and their completion of training. November 2019
Included in the 95th Cadet Class are members of the Armed Forces of Malta
Photo: Óglaigh na hÉireann / Irish Defence Forces