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27 January 2009
ISF Commander visits Forward Operating Base Chauvel


The International Stabilisation Force Commander makes his first visit to Australian and New Zealand soldiers at bases around East Timor.

The Brigadier took command of the International Stabilisation Force January 16, after initial meetings with Timor's President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao.

Brigadier Sowry visited Dili bases and forward operating bases at Gleno, to Dili's south and Baucau in Timor's eastern district.