Captain Sean Andrews

The official account of the Australian Headquarters Middle East Region

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

My tenure in command of Joint Task Force 633 has come to an end & I thank the hardworking @Australian_Navy @AustralianArmy @AusAirForce & civilian @DeptDefence women & men I have had the honour of serving with in the #MiddleEast. All have represented Australia admirably #Proud

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

@RAAF_ACWOFF Thanks Robbo very much looking to getting home and ready for more exciting times ahead.

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

A Change of Command Ceremony held at Australia's main operating base in the #MiddleEast today, saw the transfer of authority to Group Captain Jason Bowles. After four months & overseeing #YourADF conduct of the Afghanistan non-combatant evacuations, it has been a privilege.

[Royal Australian Air Force @AusAirForce]

Marathon mission. ✈️💪

C-17A Globemaster III crews recently flew a mission with the @usairforce for Exercise Global Dexterity 21, flying from RAAF Base Scherger in far north Queensland, to Guam. 🇦🇺🇺🇸

Read more:
https://t.co/DGaQQH4Cki

#AusAirForce

[Tom Wilson 🇦🇺🇱🇧 @SafirAustralia]

We are very pleased to work with our partner @WFPLebanon in this critical work.

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

LEST WE FORGET | Today we remember Lieutenant (LT) Michael Fussell, of the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando). LT Fussell was serving with the Special Operations Task Group when he was killed in action by an IED detonation in Afghanistan in 2008. #LestWeForget

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

It was an honour to host Australia's Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mr Bernard Lynch @AusAmbJO at Australia's main operating base in the #MiddleEast earlier this week. Great to discuss our strong partnership and continued commitment throughout the region

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

LEST WE FORGET | Today we remember Private (PTE) Luke Worsley of the 4th Battalion (Commando), Royal Australian Regiment. PTE Worsley was killed in an engagement with insurgents during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2007. #WeWillRememberThem

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

It was pleasure to present yesterday at the 10th Dubai International Air Chiefs' Conference #DIACC @SPPSae @DubaiAirshow #DubaiAirshow2021 #DAS21 on behalf of Chief of Air Force #RAAF Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld AO, DSC @CAF_Australia during the centenary year of @AusAirForce

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

Working closely with Australia's Ambassador to Lebanon Ms Rebekah Grindlay @SafirAustralia, #YourADF JTF633 and Air Task Group 630 delivered donations via C-130J Hercules to Hamat Airbase for the Lebanese Armed Forces @LebarmyOfficial. JTF633 will continue to support #LAF efforts

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

To commemorate #RemembranceDay2021 in the #MiddleEast, #YourADF deployed on #OperationAccordion acknowledge & honour the courage & sacrifice of not only their family members, but of all who have served in past conflicts, on operations overseas & home soil. #WeWillRememberThem

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

A pleasure to host our Chief of Joint Operations @hqjoc Lieutenant General Greg Bilton AO, CSC at Australia's main operating base in the #MiddleEast. LTGEN Bilton joined JTF 633 and Air Task Group 630 and presented medals to #YourADF deployed on #OperationAccordion.

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

#LestWeForget Today we remember Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) David Nary of the Special Air Service Regiment.
WO2 Nary died on 06 Nov 2005 from injuries he received in a training exercise preparing for operational deployments in the Middle East.
#WeWillRememberThem

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

Today, #YourADF deployed on #OperationAccordion had the pleasure of hosting @ScottMorrisonMP Prime Minister of Australia, @pmc_gov_au and media at Australia's main operating base in the #MiddleEast. PM spoke with us about the recent Afghanistan evacuation missions.

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

Had the pleasure of being accompanied by Australia's Amabasador to Lebanon Ms Rebekah Grindlay @SafirAustralia as we meet with Lieutenant Colonel Michel Ammouri of the Lebanese Armed Forces @LebarmyOfficial yesterday to tour #LAF Hamat Airbase. Excellent visit. Thank you.

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

#LestWeForget Today we remember Captain Bryce Duffy, Corporal Ashley Birt and Lance Corporal Luke Gavin, tragically killed as a result of a small-arms incident in Afghanistan on 29 Oct 2011. All three served their last posting in Queensland before deploying. #WeWillRememberThem

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

LEST WE FORGET | Today we remember Sergeant (SGT) Matthew Locke of the Special Air Service Regiment. SGT Locke was on a patrol when fatally wounded by small arms fire from Taliban extremists on 25 Oct 2007. SGT Locke enlisted into the Australian Army in 1991. #WeWillRememberThem

[BRIG John Carey @JohnCareyAUS]

This picture was taken 10 yrs ago. This was my Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Steve DiTullio. I learned everyday from his fine example. A respected senior leader who cares about others. As a CO make sure you are in lockstep with your RSM in how you lead soldiers @WaSPacestickRAE

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

LEST WE FORGET | Today we remember Corporal Scott Smith, of the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Corporal Smith was a member of the Special Operations Task Group and was from the Special Operations Engineer Regiment based at Holsworthy Barracks in Sydney. #WeWillRememberThem

[Captain Sean Andrews @CJTF633]

We farewell @AustralianArmy COL Michael Scott from the #MiddleEast & wish him all the best for his return to Australia. COL Scott has been deployed on #OperationPaladin & performed higher duties for @UNPeacekeeping #UNTSO for two years #TYFYS. Read more: https://t.co/YWJmyj21Ds