Image Gallery 2010

17 February 2010
Changing of guard for Australian soldiers - mission continues

Mentoring Task Force - 1 (MTF1) was formally granted authority from the outgoing Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force two (MRTF2) in a handover parade at the Multinational Base in Tarin Kot, southern Afghanistan, on 14 February 2010.

Troops from the outgoing MRTF2 and the incoming MTF1 attended the parade, which was addressed by MRTF2 Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hocking, MTF1 Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Jason Blain, and the Commander of Joint Task Force 633, Major General John Cantwell.

Lieutenant Colonel Hocking thanked the troops of MRTF2 for their achievements, and paid particular tribute to Australia’s counterparts from the Afghanistan National Army (ANA).

“Mentoring and fighting with you [ANA] has been a great privilege, and we will remember you fondly in the years to come,” Lieutenant Colonel Hocking said.

“To MTF1 on behalf of MRTF2 we wish you luck and we know as fellow Australians you will do us proud.

Lieutenant Colonel Blain paid tribute to the MRTF's efforts in bringing Afghanistan closer to peace, prosperity and security.

“You have left a legacy we will aim to continue,” Lieutenant Colonel Blain said.

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(R) Commander of Joint Task Force 633, Major General John Cantwell, at the Transfer of Authority Parade with invited guest from various countries.

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The Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hocking, addresses the parade.

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The Commanding Officer of Mentoring Task Force One, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Blain, on parade at the Transfer of Authority.

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Explosive Detection Dog's from the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force, on parade at the Transfer of Authority.

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Commander of Joint Task Force 633, Major General John Cantwell, addresses the parade.

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Members the second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force on parade.

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Regimental Sergeant Major of the first Mentoring Task Force , Warrant Officer Class One, Stephan Colman on parade at Camp Holland.

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Commanding Officer of the second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force, Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Hocking, on parade.

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Members of the second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force on parade.

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Regimental Sergeant Major of the second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force , Warrant Officer Class One, Darren Murch on parade at Camp Holland.

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Commanding Officer of Mentoring Task Force One, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Blain, on parade at the Transfer of Authority.

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The Transfer of Authority parade at Camp Holland.

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Members of the first Mentoring Task Force on parade at Camp Holland.

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Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force Two (MRTF-2) Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class One, Darren Murch lowers the MRTF-2 flag.

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Mentoring Task Force One (MTF-1) Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class One, Stephan Colman raises the MTF-1 flag.

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Representatives from the Dutch, United States, and Afghanistan attend the Transfer of Authority parade.

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Commanding Officer of Mentoring Task Force One, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Blain takes command at the Transfer of Authority parade.

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(R) Commander of Joint Task Force 633, Major General John Cantwell, at the Transfer of Authority Parade with invited guests from various countries.

(Date taken: 14 February 2010)
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