British Forces Pull-Out From Their Last Front-line Base In Afghanistan

Afghanistan: British Troops Close Last Operating Base in Helmand Province -- IBTimes

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond: 'This is another important step towards ending combat operations in Afghanistan'

Observation Post Sterga was one of more than 130 such bases designed to provide a safe location for soldiers or airmen, away from the main operating bases, like Camp Bastion.

Sterga opened in August 2013 to allow UK personnel to observe a large and strategically important area of central Helmand.

Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, who was in Helmand Province to witness the closure of the base, said: "This is another important step towards ending combat operations in Afghanistan.

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