Image Gallery 2008
20 May 2008
Lieutenant General Peter Leahy visit to Timor-Leste
This week Lieutenant General Peter Leahy made his last of many visits to Timor-Leste in his capacity of Chief of the Army. During his two day visit he traveled by Black Hawk to chat with ‘Diggers’at Gleno and Same, two forward operating bases in the rugged interior of the country.
He then lunched at the Heliport (H Pod)with the soldiers, and visited the Chief of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL), Brigadier Taur Matan Ruak. Finally he returned to the Headquarters of the ISF at Camp Phoenix for a tour, briefings, dinner, and an address to the HQ staff. In his address he said; "You are helping a neighbor who deserves and needs our help. Thank you for what you are doing for our country and Timor-Leste."
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.
| 20080515adf8262658_134 Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Stephen Ward, Chats to Lance Corporal Robert Tanner, about future developments in the Army's development of new equipment for its troops. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_181 The Cheif of Army, Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy AC, with Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Stephen Ward, fields questions from troops on location in Samè about new developments and the future of the Army. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_218 Black Hawk pilots, Navy Lieutenant Daniel Dobbie, and Army Captain Andrew Scheiffers show their appreciation for flying round the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy for the last time in East Timor. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_225 Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Stephen Ward, sits with soldiers from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) during lunch at Dili, Timor-Leste. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_325 Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army (RSM-A) Stephen Ward, listens to Craftsman Joshua Brown, as he explains the finer details of keeping on top of the never-ending maintenance of vehicles. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_351 Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy AC, address soldiers from the Internationa Stabilisation Force (ISF), on where the army is heading and updates them about what will happen in the future. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_391 Strong Bond; International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Commander, Brigadier James Baker shakes hands with Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL), Brigadier Taur Matan Ruak after a successful meeting at the Timor-Leste Memorial Hall in Dili. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_453 Chief of Army, Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy AC, thanks troops from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), based at Gleno. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080515adf8262658_633 Chief of Army, Lieutenant General P.F. Leahy, AC address soldiers from the International Stanilisation Force (ISF) on where the army is heading and updates them on what is planned for the future. (Date taken: 15 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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