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Craftsman Glenn Davies

Griffith’s Glenn Davies, 26, conducts daily maintenance on the Mack Heavy Recovery Vehicle, in Tallil province, southern Iraq. Glen is now a Craftsman in the Army, and like Glenn and craftsmen like him work day and night ensuring the Australian Battle Group’s equipment is ready for combat.

The troop of specialist soldiers provide a wide range of services and repairs in areas of electrical , electronics, weapon systems, metal work, wood work and major mechanical repairs and servicing.

Glenn is one of some 1400 members of the Australian Defence Forces who are now on duty in the Middle East as part of Operation Catalyst, the Australian Government’s contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Iraq. Working with the Iraqi Government and coalition forces, Australian military personnel are continuing to work for a more secure environment and assist with national rehabilitation programs.

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.