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<p>05 June 2008<br/><strong>Vehicle check point in Dhi Qar</strong></p><p>The last patrol undertaken by Australian forces in Southern Iraq left Tallil on 31 May to undertake a counter-improvised explosive device (IED) mission along the main roads in Dhi Qar province.</p><p>The soldiers from Combat Team Waler’s ‘Victor 1-3’ patrol conducted observation posts, vehicle check points and mentored Iraqi security forces.</p><p>Joint Australian, U.S. and Iraqi patrols like this one significantly reduced IED attacks in the region.</p><p>‘Victor 1-3’ patrolled up until the last moment, completing its two-day security mission on 1 June by driving up to a parade at Camp Terendak to signal the end of Australian operations in Southern Iraq.</p><p>Senior Australian and Coalition commanders, and Iraqi leaders, welcomed the patrol and thanked the soldiers of Overwatch Battle Group (West) - 4 for their contribution to the stable security environment in the two provinces.</p><p>The redeployment of Australian Forces and Equipment is well advanced and will be completed, as planned, by mid-year.<br/></p><p>
澳大利亚袋鼠軍團(多圖)
<br/>大圖<a href="http://www.defence.gov.au/opcatalyst/images/gallery/2008/0605/20080601adf8246638_040.jpg">http://www.defence.gov.au/opcatalyst/images/gallery/2008/0605/20080601adf8246638_040.jpg</a></p><p>Private Brendan Harvey directs traffic into the vehicle check point for inspection.<br/><br/><span class="small_content">(Date taken: 01 June 2008) </span></p><p>
澳大利亚袋鼠軍團(多圖)
<br/>大圖<a href="http://www.defence.gov.au/opcatalyst/images/gallery/2008/0605/20080601adf8246638_231.jpg">http://www.defence.gov.au/opcatalyst/images/gallery/2008/0605/20080601adf8246638_231.jpg</a></p><p>Private Glen Cook enjoys a laugh with local Iraqis at the vehicle check point on the last Australian patrol in Dhi Qar, Iraq.<br/><br/><span class="small_content">(Date taken: 01 June 2008) </span></p><p><span class="small_content"></span></p>
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