Image Gallery 2010

25 August 2010
East Timor Celebrate Their Military Heritage

Australian soldiers serving in East Timor had the honour of being invited to one of the nation’s most significant celebrations, Falintil Day.

The annual commemoration of the formation of East Timor’s military force was attended by President Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, political and military dignitaries and hundreds of locals at the Government Palace in Dili.

Falintil, a Portuguese acronym for Forcas Armadas de Libertacao Nacional de Timor-Leste, translates to “The Armed Forces for the National Liberation of East Timor,” which was the original military wing of the nation’s political party, established on 20 August 1975.

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The President of East Timor Dr Jose Ramos-Horta inspects the East Timor Defence Force members on parade for Falintil Day, at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

(Date taken: 20 August 2010)
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The President of East Timor Dr Jose Ramos-Horta inspects the East Timor Defence Force members on parade for Falintil Day, at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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East Timor Defence Force flag bearers raise the national East Timor flag during the Falintil Day parade at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (CISF) Colonel Simon Stuart attends the Falintil Day parade as an invited guest at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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East Timor Defence Force members present arms during the Falintil Day parade at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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Chief of East Timor Defence Force Major General Taur Mata Ruak, makes his address during Falintil Day parade at the Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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East Timor Defence Force on parade for Falintil Day at the Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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East Timor Defence Force on parade for Falintil Day at the Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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East Timor Defence Force on parade for Falintil Day at the Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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The President of East Timor Dr Jose Ramos-Horta and Chief of East Timor Defence Force Major General Taur Mata Ruak, make there way to the Falintil wreath laying ceremony at the sea side in Dili, East Timor.

(Date taken: 20 August 2010)
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Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (CISF) Colonel Simon Stuart places a floral tribute into the water during the Falintil Day wreath laying ceremony in Dili, East Timor.

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Prime Minister of East Timor Xanana Gusmao speaks to Colonel Lere Anan Timur after the Falintil Day parade at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

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East Timor Defence Force Jaco Class patrol boats are dressed with maritime flags, providing a fitting backdrop for the Falintil Day parade at Government Palace in Dili, East Timor.

(Date taken: 20 August 2010)
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