ADF Ops in the Gulf
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ADF Ops in the Gulf
We (the Aussies) have got a contingent in the Gulf (small by world standards, big by our standards). The media here mentions them a bit ("RAAF F/A-18's today attacked targets in southern Iraq") and we see plenty of stock footage of Hornets taking off, Hercs on NVG's, frigates firing guns and our SAS walking around the desert.
I'm curious to know if we are getting any "airplay" overseas.
The ADF seems to be doing fairly effective PR on this whole thing. Most of the folks opposed to the war have made a clear delineation between government policy, which they are against, and those carrying out government policy, the sailors, soldiers and airmen of the ADF. There have been a couple of stories going around of members being abused or attaked, but the overall impression seems to be that people are "supporting the troops".
I know some of the lads over there in the sandpit are concerned about receiving a Vietnam War style "welcome", where our soldiers were called "baby killers" and smeared with red paint. Strange how you ask anyone who was alive in the sixties and just about all of them will claim they were against the Vietnam War, but none of them will admit to attacking soldiers.
Anzac Day is coming soon. Hopefully no-one will disgrace themselves by using it to protest.
I'm curious to know if we are getting any "airplay" overseas.
The ADF seems to be doing fairly effective PR on this whole thing. Most of the folks opposed to the war have made a clear delineation between government policy, which they are against, and those carrying out government policy, the sailors, soldiers and airmen of the ADF. There have been a couple of stories going around of members being abused or attaked, but the overall impression seems to be that people are "supporting the troops".
I know some of the lads over there in the sandpit are concerned about receiving a Vietnam War style "welcome", where our soldiers were called "baby killers" and smeared with red paint. Strange how you ask anyone who was alive in the sixties and just about all of them will claim they were against the Vietnam War, but none of them will admit to attacking soldiers.
Anzac Day is coming soon. Hopefully no-one will disgrace themselves by using it to protest.
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Ozzy Capers
The Ozzy lads and ladettes have once again excelled in their ops in this a new, but, well rehearsed, campaign. I know a few of the players, but was impresssed to see some of the boggies let loose too. I have had, am having, the pleasure of controlling the Ozzy assets in the Gulf region and am happy to say they are ticking the right boxes. Well done team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS. The Brits are right up there and beyond too.....no comment on the other coalition partner, work that one out for yourself.
PS. The Brits are right up there and beyond too.....no comment on the other coalition partner, work that one out for yourself.
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I'm sorry to say that just about the only news regarding the Aussie contribution that I have seen in the UK media was when they recently uncovered the Iraqi AF Migs. Other nations have also been involved in the Gulf but have had even less publicity/plaudits. In fact, we seem to hear more about those who aren't taking part than about those who are. C'est la guerre, mein herr.
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Yes unfortunately, the people that didn't make news....have ultimately made the news, at this point I would love to throw in some really smart ar$e comments about a country who has a name that rhymes with "chance"....but....sadly.....can't be bothered!
We have looked after the FA18's on the way through the sand pit and a lot of the the bits and bobs since... (not to mention B1's/B52's/U2's/blah de bleh de blah....ooop I think thats French!), and after a lot of research have some nice stuff from the ADF assets in Kuw........sorry can't say it, its Top Secret!!!!!!!! The boys did some bloody good stuff and will take home some sh%*T Hot experience to pass on to the rest of the fraternity.
As all the girls will tell you.....a little can often mean a lot, and it is definitely how you use it!
Whilst I am not convinced, apparantly girls always know better! It seems they have written Australian defence policy.... and it seems to be working!!
We have looked after the FA18's on the way through the sand pit and a lot of the the bits and bobs since... (not to mention B1's/B52's/U2's/blah de bleh de blah....ooop I think thats French!), and after a lot of research have some nice stuff from the ADF assets in Kuw........sorry can't say it, its Top Secret!!!!!!!! The boys did some bloody good stuff and will take home some sh%*T Hot experience to pass on to the rest of the fraternity.
As all the girls will tell you.....a little can often mean a lot, and it is definitely how you use it!
Whilst I am not convinced, apparantly girls always know better! It seems they have written Australian defence policy.... and it seems to be working!!
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