Trooper Jason Brown departed Afghanistan yesterday (16 APRIL) after a memorial service and ramp ceremony at the Multi National Base, Tarin Kowt.
The SAS trooper was killed in action on 13 AUG 10 while conducting disruption operations with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) and partnered Afghan security forces against the Taliban in northern Kandahar.
Tpr Brown’s SOTG comrades paid tribute to the career soldier who was known for his intense loyalty to his mates, ability to make anyone laugh and pride at being a member of the Special Air Service Regiment.
Following a memorial attended by members of SOTG, Combined Team Uruzgan, Afghan Security Forces and other Coalition guests, Tpr Brown was borne on the shoulders of his mates to a RAAF C130 Hercules which carried him on the first leg of his journey home.
Trooper Brown joined the Army on June 13, 2000 and following initial training, he was posted to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. In 2004 he joined the 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (Commando). On successful completion of the 2007 Selection Course, Trooper Brown became a member of the Special Air Service Regiment. This was his first tour to Afghanistan, although he had deployed previously on three occasions to East Timor.
Trooper Brown has been awarded the Australian Active Service Medal with Clasp East Timor and Clasp ICAT, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Australian Service Medal with Clasp Timor –Leste, the United Nations Medal with Ribbon UNTAET, the NATO ISAF Medal, the Australian Defence Medal and the Infantry Combat Badge. TPR Brown has also been awarded the Returned from Active Service Badge from an earlier deployment.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown receives a blessing as he lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Major General John Cantwell, Commander Joint Task Force 633, takes time to reflect for Trooper Jason Brown at the moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Special Operations Task Group members and guests salute their fallen comrade at a memorial service prior to Trooper Jason Brown's return to Australia.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour surrounded by his comrades at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Trooper Jason Brown lays in honour at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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A comrade pays his final respects to Trooper Jason Brown at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
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Personnel from Multi National Base Tarin Kowt, pay tribute to their fallen comrade, Trooper Jason Brown, by lining the route to the waiting RAAF C-130 Hercules for his flight home.
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Personnel from Multi National Base Tarin Kowt, pay tribute to their fallen comrade, Trooper Jason Brown, by lining the route to the waiting RAAF C-130 Hercules for his flight home.
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Bearer party for Trooper Jason Brown carry him onto the RAAF C-130 Hercules, flanked by members of Special Operations Task Group and other Coalition soldiers.
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Bearer party for Trooper Jason Brown carry him onto the RAAF C-130 Hercules, flanked by members of Special Operations Task Group and other Coalition soldiers.
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Bearer party for Trooper Jason Brown carry him onto the RAAF C-130 Hercules, flanked by members of Special Operations Task Group and other Coalition soldiers.
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Personnel from Multi National Base Tarin Kowt, pay tribute to their fallen comrade, Trooper Jason Brown, by lining the route to the waiting RAAF C-130 Hercules for his flight home.
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