Our People in NSW
Lieutenant Alex Bearse
Alex’s patrol was conducting snap vehicle check-points on troubled main supply routes — and received a warm welcome when they dropped in on a remote village.
As well as supporting Iraqi security forces, the Australian Battle Group is project managing many reconstruction projects. More than 20 Australian projects have been completed, with more under way. These include water and irrigation projects, rural projects to enhance crop and animal production, health clinics, and power supply initiatives.