Source - http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/breaking-news-national/two-australian-troops-die-in-afghanistan-20100608-xrf9.html

 

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Two Australian soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan as Taliban insurgents launched a fresh wave of attacks.

The diggers belonged to the Mentoring Task Force and are the first Australians to die in 11 months, bringing the total number of campaign deaths to 13.

not much to say but "Lest We Forget..."

 

Prayers go out to their familes and mates still in theatre...

Edited June 8, 201014 yr by Loopener

R.I.P

lest we forget

Lest we Forget.

My prayers and wishes are with the families.

RIP Diggers and Dog

Lest we Forget

Lest we forget

Defence Media Release:

 

RIP to the 3 of them and the 8 other NATO/ISAF members KIA also, condolences to all their families.

 

Two Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan

08 June 2010

 

In what was described by Acting Chief of the Defence Force Lieutenant General David Hurley as a "tough day in the theatre of war", two Australian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan.

 

The two soldiers from the Brisbane-based 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment were serving with the 1st Mentoring Task Force and died as a result of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated yesterday morning, Afghanistan time.

 

They were part of an Australian dismounted patrol conducting operations in the Mirabad Valley region of Oruzgan province.

 

The Australians were just two of a total of ten NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Monday. It was the worst single day for the foreign forces operating in Afghanistan in over seven months and tragically, the worst day for Australian troops since Vietnam.

 

One of the soldiers was killed at the time of the explosion while the other soldier received emergency first aid from his patrol mates and was subsequently aero-medically evacuated to a nearby ISAF hospital. Sadly, the soldier died from his wounds.

 

There were no other Australian or Afghan casualties, however, an explosive detection dog also died in the incident.

 

The families of both soldiers have been informed.

 

The Acting Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General David Hurley, said he was deeply saddened by the loss of the two brave soldiers.

 

"Their role is a dangerous one – seeking out explosive devices and other threats – to keep their colleagues safe. They are fighting a determined enemy in the Taliban, whose aim is to kill and maim coalition soldiers and Afghan security personnel," he said.

 

"To the families and friends of these two soldiers, I also offer my heartfelt sympathies and the full support of the Australian Defence Force, particularly, in the coming days as we prepare to bring these soldiers home.

 

"The soldier's families have asked that their names not be released at this time and I would ask you to respect this request while they grieve."

 

An investigation will be initiated in order to determine the exact details of the incident.

 

Thirteen Australian soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan since operations commenced.

R.I.P

R.I.P

Lest we forget

R.I.P

Lest we forget

 

big thanks for those serving still, out there, doin us proud

RIP mr doggy! The soldiers knew what they were getting into

(not in anny way saying that them dying was ok)

 

R.I.P Casualties of war more like it.

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R.I.P, Lest we forget what they are doing to protect us.

RIP