October 8th, 2007  
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An Australian patrol moves through the Afghan hills




Looking north from the defensive position, nothing can compare to the towering mountains that descend to the 'green zone', a lush strip of dense vegetation feeding off the Tiri Rud.





Soldiers make way for cows




An Aussie digger fires an Afghan National Army RPG.




Brits and Aussies play rugby in Southern Afghanistan




Australian soldiers march to Menin gate in Belgium




Soldiers from the 51st Battalion, the Far North Queensland Regiment take post as a ceremonial guard at the Menin Gate





Major Graeme Henley looks upon a fellow Tasmanian, Sergeant L. McGee VC, one of the many fallen soldiers buried at Tyne Cot cemetery in Belgium. It is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world and serves as a reminder of the battle of Passchendaele.
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Platoon Commander, 6 Platoon, B Company
10/27th Battalion
Royal South Australia Regiment

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