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Sapper Ben Pitt

Nollamara’s Sapper Ben Pitt, 31, a carpenter with the Australian Battle Group in southern Iraq, works on a frame for the Iraqi security forces unit at Camp Terendak, in Dhi Qar province.

Specialised soldiers like Ben from the Battle Group’s technical support troop work day and night ensuring the battle groups equipment is ready for combat, and supporting Iraqi forces and police.

The troop 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.

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.