Image Gallery 2010
02 August 2010
ISAF-led multinational effort in Uruzgan
The ISAF-led multinational Combined Team-Uruzgan took command of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops in Uruzgan Province on Sunday 1 August, after four years of Dutch command.
Combined Team-Uruzgan Commander, Colonel Jim Creighton (US Army), led a ceremony at the Multi-National Base Tarin Kot attended by the Acting Governor for Uruzgan, Khodai Rahim Kahn and Commander of Australia’s Joint Task Force, Major General John Cantwell.
During his address to around 250 ISAF and Afghan National Army personnel, Colonel Creighton (US Army), praised the Dutch and Australian efforts under Task Force Uruzgan to improve the living and security conditions for the local people.
“The expansion of roads and bridges, the effectiveness of the Afghan National Security Forces, and enhanced security are examples of the improvements made by the hard work and efforts of Dutch and Australian personnel working with the Uruzgan leaders and people,” Colonel Creighton said.
Colonel Creighton said that the ceremony ushered in an increased presence of American forces in the region, who will build upon the stable foundation the Dutch created over the past four years.
“I am looking forward to building on the exceptional work that the Dutch and Australians have undertaken so far in Uruzgan.” he said.
Combined Team-Uruzgan includes around 1800 US, Australian, Singaporean, Slovakian, New Zealand, and French personnel.
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Soldiers from the U.S. Army's 1st Squadron 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment participate in the transfer of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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U.S. Army Major Adam Carson and the American and Australian staff of Combined Team Uruzgan during the transfer of authority ceremony at Mult-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Lieutenant Colonel Rob Crawford, Chief of Staff Task Force Uruzgan and his staff during a transfer of authority ceremony held at Mult-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Task Force Uruzgan Commander Brigadier General Kees Van den Heuvel accepts a salute from the commander of troops prior to the start of the change of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Colonel Jim Creighton, incoming commander for Combined Team Uruzgan and Mr. Bernard Phillip Australian Senior Civilian Representative listen as Acting Governor of Uruzgan Mr Khoday Rahim Khan gives his remarks during the change of responsibility ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Soldiers from the 4th Brigade, 205th Hero Corps, Afghan National Army participate in the transfer of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Invited guests from Uruzgan Province attend a transfer of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Staff officers from Combined Team Uruzgan salute during the playing of the Afghan National Anthem at a transfer of authority ceremony at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Officers from the International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) salute during the playing of the Afghan National Anthem at the transfer of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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The commander of troops salutes during a moment of silence to remember fallen Dutch soldiers during the transfer of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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The Task Force Uruzgan Flag is lowered for the final time, signfying an end to the Dutch mission in Uruzgan, Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) flag is raised signifying the start of the mission of Combined Team Uruzgan during a transfer of authority ceremony held at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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International Security Assistance Force officers and invited guests look on as the ISAF flag is raised at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Combined Team Uruzgan Commander, U.S. Army Colonel Jim Creighton gives his remarks during the transfer of authority ceremony at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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Combined Team Uruzgan Commander U.S. Army Colonel Jim Creighton accepts a salute from the commander of troops, signifying the end of the transfer of authority ceremony at Multi-National Base Tarin Kot in Afghanistan.
(Date taken: 01 August 2010)
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