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Veteran recalls army service in Okankolo, Namibia

Original: It was in another lifetime , many years ago. Was based in Okankolo for 9 months. Every time we went out to get supplies

A former soldier is sharing memories of a nine-month posting to Okankolo during the South African border war era, recalling how convoys had to sweep the road for mines before collecting supplies. He salutes the bravery of those who served alongside him, and fellow veterans of the SADF deployment in Namibia are responding with their own recollections.

Why now: Veterans are reminiscing about the South African Border War, a period that continues to draw strong emotional responses online.

OkankoloNamibiaSouth African Defence ForceSouth Africa

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• It was in another lifetime , many years ago. Was based in Okankolo for 9 months. Every time we went out to get supplies on this road it had to be swept. Brave men these SALUTE. # military # army # SADF # southafrica # namibia · BissetWV

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