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I'm not sure Leigh, I will see if I can find out. At the moment for those serving with the UN in Timor Leste they are getting the UNMIT. Regards; Johnsy

These are not my images Scott. No I'm not from the west, lol. I am an currently serving, and an enthusiast too. Regards; Johnsy

Interesting combo in the foreground. This bloke must have been attached to a Brit unit at some time as he has the Op Telic gong at the end of his rack. Most likely on exchange or loan. Regards; Johnsy

Incorrect,they are both Australian citations. They are the Unit Citation for Gallantry which recognises extraordinary gallantry in action (green one), and the Meritorious Unit Citation which recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations (yellow one). Commonly refered to as the "Brick". Regards; Johnsy

A good indication on how hard our SFs are being worked.

Close up of the medals. I have included a concert shot, I have to say that his band has improved in looks a great deal since I last saw them live...

There is no getting away from signing autographs, goes with the job no matter where you are.

Major General Mark Evans, the Commander of Australian forces in the Middle East, presents Doc Neeson with two medals recognising his previous service in the Australian Army.

Doc Neeson is a legend in the Australian music scene, and he is a good bloke. I used to drink with him on and off. Despite his reputation as being a wild man, he was in reality a preety down to earth person. The Captain standing to the right of him in the shot is one of my old XO's. The Angels' frontman Doc Neeson was presented with two military medals in Baghdad while touring across the Middle East as part of a morale-boosting concert series for Australian troops known as 'Tour de Force.' Before becoming a professional musician, Doc was called on for National Service in 1968. Originally posted to the 3rd Battalion The Royal Australia Regiment, Doc later transferred to the Education Corps to become a teacher. He was promoted to Sergeant and later left the service to sing and study for a double honours degree in drama and film production. Although it's taken a while for the medals to be awarded, Doc was ecstatic they could be presented 'in the field' by the commander of Australian forces in the Middle East, Major General Mark Evans. Doc Neeson said: "This has been really overwhelming. As Major General Evans pinned the medals on I was surrounded by the current generation of soldiers and they are not only brave and highly intelligent but they are good human beings. "For me singing is more than getting the notes out, it's about releasing emotions and right now I feel like I could burst with patriotic pride," he said. Doc Neeson was awarded the National Service Medal and the Australian Defence Medal. They will sit alongside his Australian Services Medal, awarded in 1999 for peace keeping work 1947-1975 with a Papua New Guinea clasp. The Aria Hall of Fame winner will wear his new medals during the remaining performances of his Tour De Force concerts for Australian troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This is the only time you ever see these blokes faces in the press...RIP It is with great sadness that the Department of Defence announces the death of Sergeant Matthew Locke, serving with Special Air Service Regiment in Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, 25 October 2007. Sergeant Locke was on a patrol when fatally wounded by small arms fire from Taliban extremists.

I believe you are talking about this photo, one of the more recognised photos from the Battle of the Bulge. That is a very nice looking knife BTW. Regards; Johnsy

Just before dusk Anzac is buzzed by a US helo.

Boarding operations include large shipping.

Boarding operations take up much of the crews time.

Officer of the Watch (OOW) shoots a bearing while underway.

Sitting in a Seaking awaiting clearance to takeoff.

Down on the RAS point a communications number awaits orders to pass on to other members of the RAS team.

Onboard a ship never stops. CO of Anzac on the bridgewing observing RAS operations.

Ah the serenity... Leaning back on their packs, two personnel keep a look out over a river valley.

Waiting at a pickup point at the conclusion of a patrol.

Contending with local stock while on patrol.

Another shot from KAAOT. Anzac and Richmond share a bit of history. Both were involved with an NGS action at Al Faw in support of British soldiers.

At the other end of the world, HMAS Anzac (left) rendezvous' with HMS Richmond at Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal (KAAOT).

HMAS Sydney pulls away from the wharf with the Opera House and the 'Coathanger' in the background.

No worries mate, here is a few more. Below is HMAS Sydney departing for RIMPAC. Regards; Johnsy