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Wed, 06/08/2011 - 06:08
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Army holds send-off ceremony for 350 troops bound for Afghanistan
SEOUL (Yonhap) - South Korea's Army held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for 350 troops set to depart for Afghanistan to replace its military contingent protecting the nation's aid workers on a mission to help rebuild the war-torn nation, officials said.
The South Korean unit, dubbed "ashena," which means "friend" or "colleague" in the local language, has been based in Afghanistan's Parwan province since last year for reconstruction and rehabilitation.
The replacement of the unit, the third of its kind, will take place later this month, the Army said in a statement.
"The Ashena unit has become a role model for allied nations in Afghanistan by successfully conducting its mission despite difficult conditions," said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Sang-ki in the statement.
"By carrying out your duties faithfully, I hope you can promote our reputation overseas."
The Korean unit is tasked with guarding Korean Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) workers who provide residents in Parwan with medical services, job training and other services.
The South Korean unit, dubbed "ashena," which means "friend" or "colleague" in the local language, has been based in Afghanistan's Parwan province since last year for reconstruction and rehabilitation.
The replacement of the unit, the third of its kind, will take place later this month, the Army said in a statement.
"The Ashena unit has become a role model for allied nations in Afghanistan by successfully conducting its mission despite difficult conditions," said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Sang-ki in the statement.
"By carrying out your duties faithfully, I hope you can promote our reputation overseas."
The Korean unit is tasked with guarding Korean Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) workers who provide residents in Parwan with medical services, job training and other services.
