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Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley attaches a streamer bearing the Theatre Honour East Timor 1999-2003 to the Army Banner. Photo: Sergeant Hamish Paterson
Army Anniversary

Bond with neighbour recognised in celebration

The Governor-General was on hand to help Army mark 119 years with special acknowledgement of the good work done in East Timor.
Sergeant Bill Guthrie films military information personnel as they spread the message of INTERFET's arrival in Suai. Photo: (then) Warrant Officer Al Green
Air Force Anniversary

Recording history in Timor-Leste

An Air Force photographer preparing to deploy to East Timor realised things were getting serious when he was issued with live ammunition.
Colonel, then Captain, Scott Palmer on the streets of Timor-Leste.
Army Anniversary

Bringing order to the streets

Serving in Timor-Leste in 1999 was a family affair for Colonel Scott Palmer.
Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko during the INTERFET deployment.
Navy Anniversary

Navy photographer remembers capturing INTERFET

A Navy photographer still receives requests for the imagery he captured on deployment in Timor-Leste 20 years ago.

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