Image Gallery 2008
13 May 2008
CDF visits troops in Afghanistan
Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston flew in to Tarin Kowt to meet Reconstruction Task Force (RTF) and Special Operations Task Group troops, as they prepare for summer operations in support of the Afghan Government and against Taliban extremists in Uruzgan Province.
The RTF carries out protected reconstruction projects in Uruzgan Province, working closely with Coalition allies, local government and contractors.
The RTF consists of approximately 400 personnel providing command, security, engineering and operational support capabilities.
It is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured engineer plant equipment.
| 20080508adf8239682_200 Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston talks to soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080508adf8239682_214 Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston talks to soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20080508adf8239682_226 Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston talks to soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force in Afghanistan. (Date taken: 08 May 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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