Because I work for forces involved in the contribution to the stability and security of Timor-Leste, and have done so for 180 days, I got a medal. Yay!
This is one of those medals military types get for showing up for work, rather than for "courage under fire" or anything like that. Still, it is nice to have something to leave to the grandkids.
We went to the Presidential Palace, and after a chat with the Presidential Guards (actually, "chat" is not really the word: they don't say much), and speeches from the Australian and Portuguese Ambassadors, HE President Horta dished out the bling.
The Presidential Guards, complete with headdress and machete.
After the ceremony.
Australian medal recipients with HE President Horta.
Some more detail on the medal can be found here.
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