Gold medallion from the Pope
ADF Catholic Bishop, Max Davis, presents a Gold medallion from Pope Benedict XVI to the Commander JTF665 Brigadier David Saul as a token of appreciation for the ADF’s support during World Youth Day 08 through Operation Testament.
(Date uploaded: 23 July - 01 image)
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End of Operation parade, thank you and BBQ
The Hon. Kristina Keneally, MP, New South Wales Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services and NSW Government spokeswoman for World Youth Day 08 and WYDCA CEO Roy Wakelin-King expressed their gratitude to Op TESTAMENT troops
(Date uploaded: 22 July - 07 images)
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Navy Clearance Divers
Nary Clearance Divers from AUSCDT-1 based at HMAS Water Hen, carry out search task at Barangaroo site as part of Operation Testament.
(Date uploaded: 21 July - 07 images)
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Military pilgrams
Military Pilgrims and ADF hosts at Garden Island greeting the Pope as he sailed past on the Sydney 2000.
(Date uploaded: 21 July - 10 images)
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Mass at Randwick Racecourse
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and foreign military pilgrims were in attendance to hear the Pontiff, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI as he celebrated Mass at Randwick Racecourse on Sunday 20 July 08.
(Date uploaded: 21 July - 13 images)
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OP TESTAMENT calls Tasmanian Drivers
Private (PTE) Holly O’Neil, 21, from the Army Reserve’s 26 Transport Squadron based at Amberley is part of the security operation for World Youth Day events in Sydney.
(Date uploaded: 21 July - 03 images)
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4 Combat Engineer Regiment
Swan Hill’s Lance Caporal Louise Kelly, 26, from the Army Reserve’s 8/7 Royal Victoria Regiment based at Swan Hill was part of the ADF's security operation for World Youth Day events in Sydney.
(Date uploaded: 21 July - 07 images)
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21-Gun salute for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
53 Battery, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery from the School of Artillery in Puckapunyal Victoria, provided a 21-Gun salute as His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was officially welcomed to Australia at Sydney Harbour.
(Date uploaded: 17 July - 08 images)
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World Youth Day 08 - OP Testament
With one voice the military pilgrims from Australia and nine other nations gathered at the steps of the Sydney Opera House to ‘sing’ in the week-long festivities building up to World Youth Day 2008.
(Date uploaded: 16 July - 10 images)
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Pope Benedict XVI arrives at RAAF Base Richmond
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI arrived at RAAF Base Richmond, Sydney on the 13 July 2008 at 1500 hours. He was greeted by The Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd, NSW Government representatives and the Base Commander, Wing Commander Chris Phelan.
(Date uploaded: 15 July - 05 images)
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World Youth Day 08
Australian Defence Force (ADF) and foreign military pilgrims and their families visited the Australian War Memorial (AWM) for a special ceremony as they prepare for World Youth Day.
(Date uploaded: 11 July - 15 images)
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HMAS Broome at Cairns
Operation TESTAMENT is the name of the Australian Defence Force contribution to World Youth Day 2008, which Sydney will be hosting in July this year.
(Date uploaded: 27 May - 08 images)
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HMAS Cerberus
Operation TESTAMENT is the name of the Australian Defence Force contribution to World Youth Day 2008, which Sydney will be hosting in July this year.
(Date uploaded: 27 May - 03 images)
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World Youth Day Cross and Icon at HMAS Kuttabul
In what marked a small miracle befitting of Easter Monday, a storm suddenly cleared when the World Youth Day Cross and Icon was handed over to Bishop Max Davis, Catholic Bishop of the ADF, in front of the main gates of HMAS Kuttabul at 8.45 am.
(Date uploaded: 26 March - 09 images)
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