Image Gallery 2008
19 May 2008
Military Working Dogs with Timor-Leste Aviation Group
The Military Working Dog Operation Cell, based at the Timor-Leste Aviation Group, provides security for Black Hawk helicopters and is on standby at all times for base security.
They maintain a constant patrolling program from dusk to dawn, with their trusty four-legged friends.
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.
| 20080518adf8262658_007 Dog squad: Royal Australian Air Force Corporal (CPL) Geoff Brown with Military Working Dog (MWD) Aro, CPL Brad Marshal with MWD Jagar, and CPL Rob Samara with MWD Barchi on the airstrip at Dili airport in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 18 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080518adf8262658_015 Royal Australian Air Force Military Working Dog Operation Cell from Tindal, Northern Territory: Sergeant Kyle McQueen, crouches with his crew protecting the Australian Army Aviation assets.Also (L-R) CPL Geoff Brown, with military working dog (MWD) Aro, CPL Brad Marshal, with MWD Jagar, and CPL Rob Samara, with MWD Barchi, on the airstrip at Dili airport in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 18 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080518adf8262658_035 Ready to strike: Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Rob Samara, holds Military Working Dog Barchi, as he shows his teeth for the camera at Dili airport, in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 18 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080518adf8262658_062 Military Working Dog, Jagar, shows how mean he can get if you get to close, while on patrol with Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Brad Marshal on the airstrip at Dili airport in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 18 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080518adf8262658_073 Big bite: Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Geoff Brown holds on to his Military Working Dog Aro, as he stands guard on the airstrip at Dili airport in Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 18 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080518adf8262658_136 Dusk to dawn: Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Kyle McQueen, starts his patrol as the sun goes down with his four-legged friend, Military Working Dog (MWD) Jaguar in Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 18 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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