02 June 2008 Cessation of ADF operations in Southern Iraq
Australian troops have lowered the flag on their highly successful commitment to the security of southern Iraq and the training of the new Iraqi Army.
The Overwatch Battle Group (OBG-W) and Australian Army Training Team (AATT-I) formally ceased operations at a ceremony in Camp Terendak, Talil today.
Commander of Australian Forces in Middle East Area of Operations, Major General Michael Hindmarsh, AO, CSC