The British funded new headquarters for the Department of Boarder Enforcement was opened in Basra, Iraq, on August 4, 2008. All the departments of the boarder enforcement paraded and put on displays for VIPs and local officials attending the event. Major General Adel of the Provicial Department of Police, Major General BWB White-Spunner CBE, the general officer commanding Multi-National Division (South East) and the Provincial Chairman Mr. Ghali were but a few to watch the parade followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the headquarters. British armoured forces personnel numbering 4,100 are currently deployed on Op TELIC 12. Troops are engaged with Iraqi security forces in Basra province acting as Military Transition Teams. The MiTTs are part of 7th ARMOURED Brigade based in Germany.
Date Taken: | 08.04.2008 |
Date Posted: | 08.05.2008 16:38 |
Photo ID: | 107089 |
Resolution: | 2100x3000 |
Size: | 608.67 KB |
Location: | BASRA, IQ |
Web Views: | 86 |
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