FOB Locke (ANA)

Government sources

New Forward Operating Base named in honour of Sergeant Matthew Locke, Op Slipper Images, Department of Defence, 22 April 2008

A newly constructed Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Afghanistan has been named in honour of Special Air Service (SAS) soldier, Sergeant Matthew Locke, who died in action late last year. Located in the Chora Valley where Sergeant Locke won his Medal for Gallantry in action against Taliban forces in 2006, the base was built by Australian Army Combat Engineers working in partnership with local people.

Australian soldiers of the Reconstruction Task Force who helped build Forward Operating Base (FOB) Locke in Afghanistan . The base has been named in honour of Special Air Service (SAS) soldier, Sergeant Matthew Locke who died in action late last year. The soldiers are pictured during the transfer of command ceremony to Afghan National Army (ANA) control.

Analysis

1 September 2008