Our rescue mission to Afghanistan begins this morning.   
At 8am a C130 Hercules was scheduled to be deployed to bring back the interpreters and civilians who helped the New Zealand Defence Force.  
The person responsible for our deployed forces is Commander of Joint Forces NZ Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour who told Mike Hosking security is the region is still an issue. 
“Prior to heading into Afghanistan, we need to be assured the improving security situation at the Kabul airport continues.” 
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