Stories from Afghanistan

Snowy Australia Day for troops in Afghanistan

Preparing the vehicles to move, Sergeant Robert Ryan clears snow from the windscreen of a Bushmaster Protected Mobilty Vehicle in Afghanistan.While many Australians celebrate Australia Day at the beach or with family and friends, Australian Defence Force members in Afghanistan will be celebrating under a blanket of snow.

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