The 'angels' who protect Australian soldiers in Afghanistan

Afghan security officials secure the scene after six rockets were fired near Kabul airport following the arrival of US Defense Secretary General James Mattis

Afghan security officials secure the scene after six rockets were fired near Kabul airport following the arrival of US Defense Secretary General James Mattis Source: AAP

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Female Australian soldiers are playing an unprecedented role in Afghanistan as guardian angels in some of the most dangerous parts of Kabul. The men and women of Third Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, have been deployed to the capital city to protect Australian forces.

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