ADF | INTERFET 25th Anniversary of Australian service in Timor-Leste

Today marks the 25th anniversary of Australian service in East Timor.

In 1999, operating in support of United Nations resolutions, the Australian Defence Force led a multinational peacekeeping task force to restore security and stability in Timor-Leste, following the violence that ensued from its historic independence vote.

Australia is deeply proud to have contributed to the restoration of Timor-Leste’s independence. The ADF contributed 5,500 members to International Force East Timor, better known as INTERFET.

This anniversary is an opportunity to honour and remember the six Australians who lost their lives and all those who served, and their families. ❤️

Lest we forget. #YourADF #LestWeForget

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[MrJames_]

The best small army on the planet. Thanks for what you do day in day out 🤩I remember the Angels going up to Timor to play for the troops and General Cosgrove honouring Doc Neeson by addressing him with his former title of Sergeant Neeson, which surprised many including me, a long-time Angels fan. Typical Aussies, bringing the party :)

[luisgomes]

Timorese currently in Victoria, Australia, respect AS💪🇹🇱🇦🇺

[PauloBarreto-rxkq]

East Timor strong allies with Australia 🇦🇺

[rodneymiddleton-cz]

Respect for these guys and what they accomplished back

[EL-FUKKO]

Old Faithful.
Higgo and Morry.
That's a carton.

[corvanphoenix]

Wow! I still remember all of this. I'm so glad we could help. I wish we didn't take your gas. 🦘❤🇹🇱