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| Tobruk delivers vital equipment to Kuwait By LCDR David Jones Volume 50, No.2, February 22, 2007 |
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This year the mission has been to deliver equipment and stores in support of the Battlegroup and the Reconstruction Task Force in at Tarin Kowat in the southern Kandahar Province of Afganistan. In 2005, Tobruk delivered equipment for the Al Mathanna Task Group in southern Iraq, which has now become the Overwatch Battle group –West. Tobruk completed her work-up during November and December 2006 and completed her Mission Readiness Evaluation while crossing the Great Australian Bight in early January 2007. Her tank and vehicle decks were packed full of armoured bulldozers, skid steer loaders, rollers, excavators, dump trucks, trailers, tyres and force protection barriers for delivery to Kuwait. During the deployment, the crew visited the contrasting cities of Muscat and Dubai. Muscat, in particular, has a spectacular harbour, with the traditional white buildings and rugged mountain backdrop dotted with ancient forts and look-out towers. After recently taking over command of Tobruk, CMDR Wolski said that he has found the crew to be a close-knit team and he is looking forward to further success as the deployment continues. |
