From left Leading Seaman Aircrew Karl Beyer, Lieutenant (LEUT) Caleb Muggeridge and LEUT Gregory Payne with HMAS Arunta's Helicopter (Predator) while on patrol in the Middle East Region. *** Local Caption *** HMAS Arunta operates as part of the multi-national Combined Maritime Forces, predominately tasked to support Combined Task Force 150 for counter-terrorism and maritime security operations. Arunta is deployed on Operation MANITOU, supporting international efforts to promote maritime security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East region (MER). Arunta is on her third deployment to the MER and is the 64th rotation of a Royal Australian Navy vessel to the region since 1990
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