'Saw What’s at Stake’: Afghanistan Veterans Honoured
A quarter of a century after Australian troops were deployed to Afghanistan, those veterans have been honoured for their service in the fight for freedom. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday offered the nation’s respect and gratitude to all who served in Australia’s name at a service to mark the 25th anniversary of the start [...]
TL;DR
- Australian veterans of the Afghanistan campaign were honored for their service.
- The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the campaign's start.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed the nation's respect and gratitude.
- Ben Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, attended the ceremony.
- Roberts-Smith faces accusations of murdering five unarmed detainees.