Delta Company, 2/1 Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment of 123 New Zealand soldiers arrives in Dili. June 2006 2 June 8 New Zealand military police arrive in Dili. 3 June USAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft complete their task of ferrying Australian troops and equipment between Townsville and Darwin. 7 June Australian Defence Minister Brendan Nelson and New Zealand Defence Minister Phil Goff and Defence Secretary Graham Fortune visit Dili. 16 June Rebel Timorese soldiers begin handing their weapons over to Australian troops. 27 June It is announced that a New Zealand soldier fired a warning shot during the week of 18–24 June. This is apparently the first shot fired during the intervention. July 2006 1 July 50 soldiers from 2/1 RNZIR and other units fly to Timor Leste to replace members of the initial New Zealand force.<ref>[http://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/media-releases/200606029-mtft.htm More New Zealand Troops for Timor'] New Zealand Defence Force press release. 29 June 2006.</ref> 18 July Australian Prime Minister John Howard visits Timor Leste. During his visit he announced that the Australian force in the country will be gradually reduced. 19 July HMAS Kanimbla departs Timor Leste for Australia carrying 250 soldiers and four S-70A Blackhawk helicopters. August 2006 3 August The Australian Government announces that the ADF has commenced a gradual drawdown of forces in Timor Leste due to the improving security situation. An infantry company, 23 armoured personnel carriers and support personnel are scheduled to depart Timor Leste over the next few weeks. 7 August A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment returns to Townsville after 71 days in Timor Leste as part of Battle Group Faithful. 14 August G Company, 4th Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery returns to Townsville after being deployed since 26 May 2006. 27 August D Company, 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment returns to Townsville after being deployed to Timor Leste. Further soldiers from the 3rd Combat Signal Regiment are scheduled to return later in the week. 28 August It is announced that 44 New Zealand military personnel will return home from Timor Leste on 31 August. September 2006 7 September It is announced that a rifle company from 1 RAR will be deployed to Timor Leste by 9 September to reinforce the Australian-led force following Alfredo Reinado's escape from prison on 30 August. 19 September The final elements of the Australian Army Battle Group Faithful return to Australia having been replaced by the ANZAC