Image Gallery 2008
11 April 2008
Commander Joint Operations thanks Timor troops
Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.
There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.
Police from Australia and 24 other nations throughout the world provide security in Dili. The ADF provides support to these police operations as required.
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working alongside the ADF to assist with this mission.
| 20080408adf8262658_018 Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General David Hurley, chats with Private (PTE) Bradley Kelly, 20, of the Timor Leste Battle Group 3 Bravo Company, while awarding PTE Kelly with his Australian Service Medal (ASM). (Date taken: 08 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080408adf8262658_024 International Stabilisation Force Commander, Brigadier James Baker, greets Sergeant (SGT) Dean Close, 34, of the Timor Leste Battle Group 3, Bravo Company, after awarding SGT Close with the Australian Service Medal (ASM). (Date taken: 08 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080408adf8262658_030 Commanding Officer of Timor-Leste Battle Group Lieutenant Colonel Ben James awards the Australian Service Medal to Private Christopher Kerwan, of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, (2RAR) Bravo Company. (Date taken: 08 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080408adf8262658_031 Commanding Officer of Timor-Leste Battle Group 3, Lieutenant Colonel Ben James chats to Private Christopher Kerwan of Bravo Company, after awarding him the Australian Service Medal. (Date taken: 08 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080408adf8262658_055 Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General David Hurley addresses the troops of the Timor Leste Battle Group 3 (Bravo Company) and thanks them for their work in making Timor-Leste a safer place. (Date taken: 08 April 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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