PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
13 August 2010 Pacific Partnership 2010 has commenced humanitarian assistance in East Timor as part of the annual mission. United States Naval Ship (USNS) Mercy and HMA Ships Labuan and Tarakan will be operating in the region for two weeks, with the 1000-strong multi-national team conducting medical, dental and engineering projects in Dili and outer lying regions of East Timor. The PP10 mission marks the fifth year of Australian support, and will provide engineering and medical assistance in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea. |
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| 20100811ran8106603_029 Christ the King of Dili atop a globe overlooking Dili Harbour as the multi-national Pacific Partnership team commence cargo operations in preparation for the two week humanitarian mission. (Date taken: 11 August 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100811ran8106603_098 HMAS Labuan onloads cargo from United States Naval Ship Mercy in Dili Harbour, East Timor in preparation for the conduct of a medical and dental clinic in the Oecussi region during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 11 August 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100812ran8106603_003 Group Captain Ralph Kettle, Australian Defence Force Attache to East Timor meets Captain Jesse Wilson, USN (Pacific Partnership 2011 Mission Commander) at the US Embassy during the Pacific Partnership 2010 Opening Ceremony. (Date taken: 11 August 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100812ran8106603_058 Vice Prime Minister of East Timor, Jose Luis Guterres speaks to the multi-national crowd at the Opening Ceremony for Pacific Partnership 2010 in Dili, East Timor. (Date taken: 11 August 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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