Image Gallery 2010

15 October 2010
Army troops return from East Timor

Around approximately 150 Australian soldiers are arriving home from East Timor after a successful four-month deployment in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF).

The soldiers, called B Company from the Brisbane based 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, arrived in the ISF in June 2010 at the invitation of the Government and in support of the United Nations.

The soldiers have helped maintain stability and provide a secure environment for the ongoing development of the country.

Their Commander of the ISF, Colonel Simon Stuart, praised the troops for their dedication and professionalism.

“B Company provided an effective and committed capability to the ISF. Their hard work and high quality skills sets enabled the ISF to continue the very worthy mission in East Timor and their esprit de corps was noteworthy,” said Colonel Stuart.

B Company also worked closely with the largest component of a bilateral ANZAC Company group which included members of the New Zealand Defence Force.

The departing soldiers will be replaced by the same number of High Readiness Reservists from various units across the Army Reserve.

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A large and enthusiastic crowd of family and friends warmly greeted all returning soldiers as they emerged with packed luggage trolleys after four months away from home through the Brisbane airport.

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Private Lyndsay Campell had an enthusiastic group of family and friends to greet her upon her arrival home from East Timor.

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Private Lyndsey Campell received a warm welcome on her return. Mum Denise, and good friend Jarrod Denning showed how thrilled they were to have Lyndsey home.

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Infantryman Private Andrew Stanard is welcomed home by father David and brother Andrew, who happens to be part of the Air Force.

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Good to have you home! 20-year-old Private Matthew Hovenden receives a warm hug from Aimee Cooper.

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Lieutenant Sandra Bachelor and partner Jack were all smiles as they reunited after four long months apart.

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Lieutenant Sandra Bachelor is happy to be home, and partner Jack displayed how much he missed her as they reunited after four long months apart.

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Isabella Guthrie was all cuddles and smiles as she and mum Katrina saw Major David Guthrie after a four-month deployment to East Timor.

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Isabella Guthrie was all cuddles and smiles as she and mum Katrina saw Major David Guthrie after a four-month deployment to East Timor.

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Twenty-seven-year-old Private Adam Miles was thrilled to be back in Australia, and was welcomed home by brother Matthew and mum Chris.

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