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High-ranking soldiers stripped of military honours in Afghanistan after war crimes investigation

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Australian military commanders, who held senior roles in the Afghan war, have been stripped of their medals over allegations of a war crimes culture in their ranks. They are not accused of committing crimes themselves, but have been found to be responsible for the culture that led to them. If this story raises any issues, 24 hour support is available for veterans and families through Open Arms on 1800 011 046.
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