Image Gallery 2009
19 January 2009
International Stabilisation Force handover
Brigadier Bill Sowry takes command of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor during a parade in Dili. Brigadier Sowry replaces Brigadier Mark Holmes, MVO who has led the Australian and New Zealand force since July 2008.
The parade was attended by Joint Task Force headquarters and Timor Leste Battle Group 5 personnel, Australian Head of Mission and other guests. Brigadier Sowry will serve in East Timor as part of Operation ASTUTE for the next nine months.
| 20090116adf8143085_001 Brigadier Mark Holmes MVO is recieved on parade by Deputy Commander International Stabilisation Force (ISF), Colonel Peter Wood. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_013 Corporal Jason Brown presents the National flag of East Timor to Brigadier Mark Holmes as a memento of his time as Commander of the International Stabilisation Force. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_020 Brigadier Bill Sowry is received on the parade and welcomed as the new Commander of the International Stabilisation Force. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_023 Commander International Stabilisation Force, Brigadier Bill Sowry addresses the parade. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_066 Australian and New Zealand personnel together on parade at the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) command handover. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_068 Deputy Commander International Stabilisation Force, Colonel Peter Wood leads the Handover Parade. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_074 Australian and New Zealand personnel together on parade at the International Stabilisation Force Handover Parade. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_079 Outgoing Commander, Brigadier Mark Holmes addresses the assembled International Stabilisation Force (ISF) personnel. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20090116adf8143085_093 Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), Brigadier Mark Holmes passes command to Brigadier Bill Sowry. (Date taken: 16 January 2009) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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