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BAMYAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - A transfer of authority ceremony between New Zealand Defense Force Task Group Crib 13 and TG Crib 14 was held at Kiwi Base in Bamyan province, April 18.
Outgoing TG Crib 13 commander Col. Richard Hall and other command personnel of the Provincial Reconstruction Team received commendations for their work over the past six months in Bamyan.
PRTs are a military contribution to the international development effort in Afghanistan. They work closely with government officials to tailor development programs, and over the past six months TG Crib 13 has focused primarily on improving roads, agriculture and security.
"Crib 13 should be proud of their achievements in governance and development. The amount of effort provided to the people of Bamyan is unprecedented," said Task Force Warrior deputy commander, New Zealand Col. Stephen Jeselink.
"This is a great day, but also a sad day," said Hall, speaking to the soldiers and airmen of Crib 13. "It is great in that you have done a fantastic job and accomplished so much, but sad that it is now time to go."
Army Brig. Gen. James McConville, Combined Joint Task Force-101 deputy commanding general of support, participated in the ceremonial passing of a paddle between the two units. He also addressed the members of Crib 13, thanking them for their contributions to TF Warrior operations.
"On behalf of Maj. Gen. Schloesser, Command Sgt. Maj. Camacho, and every member of Combined Joint Task Force-101, I want to thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. You have made an enormous difference here in Bamyan," said McConville.
| Date Taken: | 04.18.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2009 11:47 |
| Story ID: | 32770 |
| Location: | BAMYAN PROVINCE, AF |
| Web Views: | 276 |
| Downloads: | 212 |
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