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Op Astute Troops celebrate Christmas in East Timor View Gallery |
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Operation Astute International Stabilisation Force getting into the Christmas Spirit View Gallery |
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| The 17th Australian Defence Force Entertainment Tour The 17th Australian Defence Force Entertainment Tour brought leading Australian entertainers, including John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew, to East Timor to perform for personnel on deployment with the Australian and New Zealand defence forces. (Date uploaded: 17 December- 06 images) View Gallery |
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| The 17th Australian Defence Force Entertainment Tour The 17th Australian Defence Force Entertainment Tour brought leading Australian entertainers, including John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew, to East Timor to perform for personnel on deployment with the Australian and New Zealand defence forces. (Date uploaded: 17 December- 18 images) View Gallery |
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| The 17th Australian Defence Force Entertainment Tour The 17th Australian Defence Force Entertainment Tour brought leading Australian entertainers, including John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew, to East Timor to perform for personnel on deployment with the Australian and New Zealand defence forces. (Date uploaded: 17 December- 19 images) View Gallery |
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New Zealand Army Pinzgauer Armored Vehicles take over in Timor |
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| Australian forces drawdown in East Timor Left to right: Private Mac Bowmar (24) of Whangarei, New Zealand and Private Jeb Summers (21) of Melbourne, VIC make some new friends during an ANZAC patrol stop over in Tutuala, East Timor. (Date uploaded: 10 December- 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Op Astute Black Hawk helicopters fly past Mount Ramelau in East Timor The Black Hawk S70A-9s are operated by the Timor Leste Aviation Group (TLAG) and provide support to the International Stabilisation Force for the movement of troops, supplies and equipment to all areas of East Timor as well as assisting with aero-medical evacuations. (Date uploaded: 07 December- 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Movember in East Timor Australian and New Zealand defence personnel in East Timor have raised more than US$5,000 as part of Movember, the annual campaign to raise funds and awareness for Men’s Health issues. (Date uploaded: 07 December- 04 images) View Gallery |
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| M113 on last patrol in East Timor After nearly 45 years of service to the nation, three M113A1’s, one of which saw service in Vietnam, had their last street patrol in East Timor before being cleaned in preparation for shipping back to Australia. (Date uploaded: 01 December- 28 images) View Gallery |
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| OpAstute White Ribbon Day at Camp Phoenix
Australian and New Zealand military personnel stationed at Camp Phoenix in East Timor raised a White Ribbon Day flag at the camp gates in recognition of the damage caused by violence against women. (Date uploaded: 27 November - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation Asute Remembers Major Marty McKay salutes while the last post is sounded during a Rememberance Day service at Camp Phoenix, East Timor. (Date uploaded: 12 November - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Presentation of Timor Leste Solidarity Medal by East Timor President, His excellency, Dr Jose Ramos-Horta The President of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta, awarded 70 Timor Leste Solidarity Medals and thanked Australian soldiers as they prepare to return to Australia. (Date uploaded: 10 November - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| The Timor Lest Battle Group Training
The Timor-Leste Battle Group VI (TLBG VI), serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor, has been able to take advantage of numerous training opportunities during their deployment. (Date uploaded: 10 November - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Ossu Huna Health Clinic
As the security situation in East Timor improves, Australian and New Zealand soldiers are working on projects that will deliver improved living conditions to the people of East Timor. (Date uploaded: 09 November - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| RSL visits East Timor Senior members from the News South Wales Branch of the Returned and Services League have visited Australian service personnel deployed on Operation Astute in East Timor. (Date uploaded: 06 November - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Lieutenant General Mark Evans visits troops in East Timor
The Chief of the Australian Defence Force Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Mark Evans, has visited the East Timor Area of Operation in order to see first-hand the progress that has been achieved in recent months. (Date uploaded: 04 November - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| A delegation of Northern Territory Parliamentarians visits East Timor
A delegation of Northern Territory Parliamentarians, lead by the Speaker of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, the Hon Jane Aagaard MLA, is visiting East Timor on 26-28 October 2009. (Date uploaded: 29 October - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Gleno Stadium Rebuild
East Timor military and International Stabilisation Force (ISF) work to rebuild sportsground. (Date uploaded: 29 October - 15 images) View Gallery |
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| New International Stabilisation Commander Takes the Helm in East Timor Commodore Stuart Mayer from the Royal Australian Navy has taken command of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) that is working to maintain security and restore normality in East Timor. (Date uploaded: 27 October - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Brigadier Bill Sowry Rewarded for His Achievements
The Medal of Merit (Medhala de Merito), one of the highest accolades that can be presented by the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, has been awarded to Brigadier William (Bill) Sowry for service to the country. (Date uploaded: 23 October - 28 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation ASTUTE Training Exercise Soldiers from Timor-Leste Battle Group VI (TLBG VI) serving on Op ASTUTE with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor have recently had the opportunity to work with their East Timorese counterparts during a recent training exercise. (Date uploaded: 15 October - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation Astute
Personnel serving with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor have recently completed improvements to the Metinaro Shooting Range outside of Dili. (Date uploaded: 07 October - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| Disaster Management planning day Members from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) recently participated in an East Timorese Government sponsored Disaster Management planning day. (Date uploaded: 30 September - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Visual Trackers Course
Thirty soldiers from Timor-Leste Battle Group VI (TLBG VI) serving with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor have been learning the fine art of visual tracking. (Date uploaded: 28 September - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Ten-Year Anniversary of INTERFET Australia’s recent defence history with East Timor commenced in 1999, when INTERFET, led by then MAJ GEN Peter Cosgrove, came to Dili with the agreement of the Indonesian Government to restore peace and provide humanitarian assistance after post-referendum violence broke out. (Date uploaded: 18 September - 59 images) View Gallery |
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| Suai Church memorial service A memorial service was recently held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Suai Church massacre, which occurred at Suai in the Cova Lima District of East Timor, on the 6th September 1999. (Date uploaded: 17 September - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| ISF Cyclists Complete Inaugural Timor-Leste Bike Challenge Three members of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) on operations in East Timor completed the recently held Tour de Timor, a 450 kilometre mountain-bike race held 24 – 28 August. (Date uploaded: 04 September - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Independence Day Shooting Competition Australian and New Zealand members of the International Stabilisation Force’s Timor-Leste Battle Group VI took part in the East Timor Defence Force Independence Day shooting competition held at Metinaro Range on Thursday 27 August. (Date uploaded: 04 September - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Order of East Timor medal presentations The week of 24 to 30 August was a week of celebrations for East Timor as the country moved to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Popular Consultation. (Date uploaded: 04 September - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Celebrations for the 10th Anniversary of Popular Consultation of East Timor
The week of 24 to 30 August was a week of celebrations for East Timor as the country moved to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Popular Consultation. (Date uploaded: 02 September - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| Governor General at East Timor
Australian troops serving in East Timor as part of the International Stabilisation Force had the opportunity to meet Australia’s Governor General, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, when she visited the Dare Memorial in Dili on August 30. (Date uploaded: 31 August - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| East Timor celebrates the 34th anniversary of Falintil Day
East Timorese Defence Force personnel were on parade on 20th August to celebrate the 34th anniversary of Falintil Day. (Date uploaded: 31 August - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Long Tan Day in East Timor Timor-Leste Battle Group VI (TLBG VI) commemorated Long Tan Day in East Timor with a number of services. (Date uploaded: 19 August - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Tour de Force 16 ROCKS the Troops
Australian Defence Force members serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor were treated to an entertainment feast this week when the 16th Tour de Force visited. (Date uploaded: 06 August - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| Battle of The Samichon memorial service held in East Timor
A small but moving ceremony was held at Camp Phoenix, in Dili, East Timor, on the 24th July to commemorate the Battle of The Samichon. (Date uploaded: 06 August - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Tour de Force 16 in East Timor
Australian Defence Force members serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor were treated to an entertainment feast this week when the 16th Tour de Force visited. (Date uploaded: 03 August - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| The entertainers have a familiarisation ride in an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) Tour de Force 16 entertainers got the ride of their life in Dili, East Timor recently, when they had the opportunity to have a familiarisation ride in an M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. (Date uploaded: 31 July - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| FOB Chauvel Rocks Australian Defence Force members serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor were treated to an entertainment feast this week when the 16th Tour de Force visited. (Date uploaded: 31 July - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Australian Music Legend Ian Moss
AUSTRALIAN Music Legend Ian Moss has caught the last plane out of Sydney to rock the troops of Timor Leste Battle Group 6 (TLBG6). (Date uploaded: 29 July - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Dicko does PT, Military Style AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson broke into a sweat under the discipline of an Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) during his recent visit to East Timor. (Date uploaded: 29 July - 06 images) View Gallery |
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| Ian 'Dicko' Dickson broadcasts his breakfast radio program for Vega FM live from East Timor.
AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson visited East Timor for a series of live broadcasts from Operation ASTUTE in July 2009 for Melbourne’s Vega FM. (Date uploaded: 29 July - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Dicko in Dili
AUSTRALIAN Idol judge Ian “Dicko” Dickson visited East Timor for a series of live broadcasts from Operation ASTUTE in July 2009 for Melbourne’s Vega FM. (Date uploaded: 28 July - 11 images) View Gallery |
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| Strategic Airlift for Op Astute It was a case of ‘is it a bird, is it a plane’ in Dili, East Timor last week, when a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster arrived from RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland as part of a strategic airlift for Operation ASTUTE in East Timor. (Date uploaded: 20 July - 14 images) View Gallery |
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| The Operations Analysis Team visit East Timor The Operations Analysis Team, part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor have been assisting the facilitation of a longitudinal study for the past 18 months across East Timor. (Date uploaded: 14 July - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| ADF members conduct mass casualty exercise in Timor Members of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor, were put through a few different paces recently when they participated in a mass-casualty exercise, run by Timor-Leste Battle Group VI. (Date uploaded: 14 July - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Aussies lend a hand at the palaces latest dinosaur exhibition Members from the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) serving in East Timor were called upon recently to utilise their skills in logistics to assist with a move of some very special cargo. (Date uploaded: 14 July - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Pilots from the Timor Leste Aviation Group reach 5,000 flying hours on Operation Astute
For the Timor Leste Aviation Group (TLAG 10) it’s been a busy four months deployment to East Timor as part of Operation Astute. (Date uploaded: 22 June - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Northern Territory Ministers Visit Timor
Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, The Hon. Paul Henderson, MLA, took time out from a busy schedule to visit Darwin soldiers currently deployed in East Timor with Operation Astute. (Date uploaded: 02 June - 11 images) View Gallery |
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Dare Memorial |
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| Major General Slater Visit to East Timor Major General Michael Slater, DSC, AM, CSC, recently visited troops currently deployed to East Timor as part of Operation ASTUTE. (Date uploaded: 27 May - 23 images) View Gallery |
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| East Timor Recognition for Outstanding Service A presentation was held on the 21st of May at the Dili office of the President of East Timor, His Excellency, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, to recognise two Australian Army Officers for their service to East Timor throughout the past ten years. (Date uploaded: 22 May - 13 images) View Gallery |
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| President of East Timor, Dr Jose Ramos Horta, inspects the guard
The people of East Timor celebrated the 7th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence on the 20th May, 2009. (Date uploaded: 22 May - 14 images) View Gallery |
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| Metinaro Training Facility A Static Grenade Range, built in East Timor by elements of Timor-Leste Battle Group V, was officially opened by the Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), Brigadier Bill Sowry, recently. (Date uploaded: 21 May - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Hot Game of gaelic footy in East Timor Gaelic football isn’t usually associated with hot and humid conditions, but that is what greeted players in East Timor recently. (Date uploaded: 20 May - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| New Zealand Minister of Defence visits Kiwi soldiers as part of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor
New Zealand Minister of Defence, the Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp, recently visited Kiwi soldiers currently deployed as part of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor. (Date uploaded: 20 May - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Tour de Force 15 Australian troops deployed in East Timor as part of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), were treated to a series of concerts this week by Australian entertainers and sports people as part of Tour de Force 15, the fifteenth Forces Entertainment Tour to visit East Timor. (Date uploaded: 18 May - 31 images) View Gallery |
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| Leadership Tour of Gleno
Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor, Brigadier Bill Sowry, hosted a tour of Forward Operating Bases (FOB’s) for key leaders in the East Timor security sector, including Secretary of State for Defence Julio Tomas Pinto, as well as members from the Attaché community and the East Timor Police Development Program. (Date uploaded: 15 May - 12 images) View Gallery |
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| Range Shooting The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Combined Operational Liaison Team host a weapons familiarization, range shoot and informal shooting competition with the East Timor National Police (PNTL) and their United Nations security partners at Metinaro Range. (Date uploaded: 05 May - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| Op Astute Re-dedication of a Memorial in Dare Special guests attended a re-dedication of a Memorial in Dare, outside of Dili, East Timor, on ANZAC Day. Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon, MP, was one of the many invited guests, including both the President and Prime Minister of East Timor. (Date uploaded: 25 April - 16 images) View Gallery |
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| OP Astute Dawn Service ANZAC Day was commemorated in East Timor by all units serving with the International Stabilisation Force. (Date uploaded: 25 April - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| The Hon. Warren Snowdon visit to East Timor Soldiers on Operation Astute, part of the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor, had a visit by the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, The Hon. Warren Snowdon, MP. (Date uploaded: 25 April - 23 images) View Gallery |
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| East Timor Fire Fighters Training
The East Timor Comoro Airport Soccoros (fire fighters) conduct a crash exercise in Dili. (Date uploaded: 24 April - 15 images) View Gallery |
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| Engineers build a standard grenade range at Metinaro
International Stabilisation Force engineers build a standard grenade range at Metinaro, east of Dili. The range will serve as a training area for soldiers of the ISF and East Timor Defence Force. (Date uploaded: 23 April - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Anzac Exchange Patrol in East Timor
Two sections of Dili-based Kiwi Company are working with Aussie D Company patrolling Baucau and the eastern districts of Timor as part of Anzac exchange. (Date uploaded: 21 April - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Anzac Exchange Patrol in East Timor Two sections of Dili-based Kiwi Company are working with Aussie D Company patrolling Baucau and the eastern districts of Timor as part of Anzac exchange. (Date uploaded: 20 April - 25 images) View Gallery |
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| East Timor bike patrols East Timor's stable security situation allows Australian soldiers to ride bikes on street patrols instead of riding in vehicles. (Date uploaded: 14 April - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Civil disturbance exercise in East Timor The International Stabilisation Force, East Timor National Police and their United Nations (UN) security partners conduct a civil disturbance exercise in East Timor. (Date uploaded: 02 April - 17 images) View Gallery |
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| C-17 visit to East Timor This is the second time a C-17 has landed in Timor. The trip gave Australian soldiers, United Nations aviation staff and East Timorese fire fighters the opportunity to get on board for a quick tour through the aircraft. (Date uploaded: 02 April 2009 - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| East Timor Police Force celebrates nine years The ninth anniversary of the East Timor Police Force was celebrated at the Palazzio in Dili, on 27 March 2009. (Date uploaded: 02 April 2009 - 08 images) View Gallery |
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Weapons familiarisation exercise in East Timor |
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Commander visits Camp Phoenix View Gallery |
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New East Timor training wing View Gallery |
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Minister for Defence meets leaders of East Timor View Gallery |
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| Specialist Combat Communications Course Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) contribution to the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of East Timor to assist in restoring peace and stability to their country. (Date uploaded: 02 March - 04 images) View gallery |
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Quick Response Force in East Timor |
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Anzacs patrol the streets of Dili |
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ADF protects a Forward Operating Base in East Timor |
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Soldiers train for Close Quarters Battle on OP ASTUTE |
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ISF Victorian fires memorial service |
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| Snap shooting for soldiers Operation ASTUTE is the Australian Defence Force contribution to the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of East Timor to assist in restoring peace and stability to their country. (Date uploaded: 13 February - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| A good morning at Forward Operating Base Chauvel Troops gear up for the morning at Forward Operating Base Chauvel just outside Dili. Their activities including a morning physical training session aims to build endurance, physical strength, teamwork and coordination. (Date uploaded: 12 February - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Black Hawks fly out of Dili There are Black Hawk helicopters deployed to East Timor as part of Operation ASTUTE. The East Timor Aviation Group comprises of about 70 personnel including technical support staff, logistic staff, headquarters and operations staff and an emergency response cell. The Aviation Group provides a logistic and airmobile response capability for the operation. (Date uploaded: 12 February - 10 images) View Gallery |
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| Portuguese join Aussies for range practice in Dili Operation ASTUTE is the ADF’s contribution in assisting to restore peace and stability to East Timor, following a request from the Government of East Timor to the Australian Government. (Date uploaded: 12 February - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| ISF JTF631 The International Stabilisation Force hosted a Military Police Dog (MPD) display at Camp Phoenix attended by Portuguese and Malaysian Police. (Date uploaded: 03 February - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Australia Day Medallion Corporal Winton was awarded the Australia Day Medallion while on deployment with a military working dog team in East Timor. (Date uploaded: 03 February - 01 image) View Gallery |
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| Australia Day 2009 Personnel serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor are gearing up for Australia Day celebrations. (Date uploaded: 03 February - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| Australia Day celebrations in East Timor Slap-happy - Personnel serving with the International Stabilisation Force in East Timor are gearing up for Australia Day celebrations. (Date uploaded: 27 January - 02 images) View Gallery |
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| Commander of the US 7th Fleet Vice Admiral John Bird visits ISF Commander of the US 7th Fleet Vice Admiral John Bird met with International Stabilisation Force (ISF) Commander Brigadier Bill Sowry at Camp Phoenix for discussions over breakfast. (Date uploaded: 27 January - 04 images) View Gallery |
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New Zealanders welcome new Commander in East Timor |
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| 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. (Date uploaded: 27 January - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Medal presentations Outgoing International Stabilisation Force Commander, Brigadier Mark Holmes presents soldiers of Charlie Company, Timor Leste Battle Group 5 with the Australian Service Medals with East Timor clasp. (Date uploaded: 20 January - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Black Hawks Aircraft technicians from the East Timor Aviation Group 9 and the C-130H Hercules loadmasters manoeuvre a Black Hawk helicopter from the aircraft on the tarmac of Dili International Airport. (Date uploaded: 20 January - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Forward Operating Base Maliana Forward Operating Base Maliana was handed back to the District Administrator by the International Stabilisation Force, after just over six months. (Date uploaded: 19 January - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| International Stabilisation Force handover Brigadier Bill Sowry takes command of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor during a parade in Dili. (Date uploaded: 19 January - 09 images) View Gallery |
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| Lar De Santa Teresinha orphanage Charlie Company, Timor Leste Battle Group 5 based in Baucau, delivered sporting equipment and musical instruments to Lar de Santa Teresinha Orphanage. (Date uploaded: 19 January - 03 images) View Gallery |
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| ADF and F-FDTL Soldiers East Timorese and Australian soldiers practice obstacle crossing drills and hone their navigation skills in Viqueque, East Timor. (Date uploaded: 14 January - 07 images) View Gallery |
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| Chief of the East Timor Defence Force vists Australian troops in East Timor Brigadier General Taur Matan Ruak, Chief of the East Timor Defence Force escorted Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF), Brigadier Mark Holmes MVO, and Deputy Commander ISF, Colonel Peter Wood on a tour of Manatuto. (Date uploaded: 14 January - 05 images) View Gallery |
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| Medal presentation A medal ceremony was held in Dili to farewell various members of East Timor Battle Group 5 (TLBG 5) who are returning to Australia to proceed on posting. (Date uploaded: 12 January - 08 images) View Gallery |
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| Operation KORU An ISF Commendation for Outstanding Achievement was awarded to Gunner William Johnson. Commander of the International Stabilisation Force Brigadier Mark Holmes, presented the Commendation to Gunner Johnson before the members of Kiwi Company. (Date uploaded: 08 January - 04 images) View Gallery |
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| Change in command Lieutenant Colonel Darren Huxley has replaced Lieutenant Colonel Jake Ellwood as Commanding Officer of the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and East Timor Battle Group 5. (Date uploaded: 08 January - 05 images) View Gallery |
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