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Special Operations Task Group farewelled
15 May 2007
The Special Operations Task group to be deployed to Afghanistan has been officially farewelled today at Sydney's Holsworthy Barracks, home of the 4th Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (Commando).
The Prime Minister The Honourable John Howard joined Defence Minister The Honourable Doctor Brenden Nelson, Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd in wishing the Task Group every success as it prepares for its deployment.
In line with the Government decision to increase troop commitment in Afghanistan, approximately 300 personnel will deploy as part of a Special Operations Task Group into Oruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan.
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| 20070515adf8239716_043 The leader of the Opposition, The Honourable Mr Kevin Rudd, speaks with soldiers from the Sydney-based 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment as they were officially farewelled today. (Date taken: 15 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070515adf8239716_108 Prime Minister The Honourable John Howard speaks with soldiers about to deploy to Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group farewell in Sydney. (Date taken: 15 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070515adf8239716_175 Prime Minister The Honourable Mr John Howard addresses soldiers of the Special Operations Task Group at an official farewell held in Sydney prior their deployment. (Date taken: 15 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070515adf8239716_201 Minister for Defence The Honourable Doctor Brendan Nelson greets the families of members about to deploy. (Date taken: 10 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070515adf8239716_219 A soldier holds onto his son at the official farewell for the Special Operations Task group to be deployed to Afghanistan. (Date taken: 15 May 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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