Ben Roberts-Smith joins 600 veterans as Albanese marks Australia’s 25 years in Afghanistan
The prime minister honoured those who served in Afghanistan, the 47 Australian personnel who died as a result of their service and the families who continue to live with their loss.
The Australian Prime Minister marked 25 years since the start of Operation Slipper, when Australia joined the US and other coalition forces in Afghanistan. The operation began in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The Prime Minister honoured those who served in Afghanistan, including the 47 Australian personnel who died as a result of their service and their families. According to a veteran, Mathew Bell, Australian troops made a positive impact in Afghanistan, making a part of the country safe and secure, allowing girls to attend school and medical services to be rolled out to villages.
Over two decades, more than 35,000 Australian servicemen and women were deployed to the Middle East, with 263 wounded. The event was attended by 600 veterans, including Ben Roberts-Smith.
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