Image Gallery: September 2007
RTF mourns ‘Merlin’
05 September 2007
The Reconstruction Task Force recently paused operations to mourn the death of ‘Merlin,’ an Explosive Detection Dog who served with distinction throughout his Army career.
‘Merlin’ was accidentally killed in a vehicle incident earlier this month while supporting RTF reconstruction activities on the outskirts of Tarin Kowt.
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| 20070408adf8161479_069 Sapper Peter Lawlis with explosive detection dog 'Merlin' checking items at a local market. (Date taken: 08 April 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070902adf8218490_006 Reconstruction Task Force soldiers carry Merlin's coffin to his final resting place. (Date taken: 02 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070902adf8218490_010 Reconstruction Task Force soldiers carry Merlin's coffin to his final resting place. (Date taken: 02 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20070902adf8218490_020 A service is held for 'Merlin', the Explosive Detection Dog in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 02 September 2007) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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