LTGEN Simon Stuart
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On behalf of the Australian Army, I convey my deepest condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to the Royal Family on the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
His service to the Crown, his country and the Commonwealth will forever be remembered.
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Today we honour those serving now and those who have served before us.
#AnzacDay
is our chance to remember our fallen and thank our people for their tireless work, service and sacrifice.
#LestWeForget
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For the first time in Australia’s history, Australian Defence Force Reserve Brigades have received a Call-Out, which will see up to 3000 specialist Army reservists increase Defence’s footprint throughout fire affected areas.
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On 3 July I assumed command of the
@AustralianArmy
.
I would like to thank Lieutenant General Rick Burr for his unwavering dedication and professionalism during his tenure.
I am truly honoured to lead the next chapter of our shared and proud history of service.
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100 years ago, four Australian Imperial Force divisions joined the Canadian Corps to lead the Battle of Amiens. Today we remember the men who fought and the sacrifice they made for their countries.
#Lestweforget
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Today I passed the Army Banner to an outstanding leader, our next Chief of Army, LTGEN Simon Stuart.
I give my deepest thanks to our
@AustralianArmy
people, our
@AusAirForce
,
@Australian_Navy
& APS colleagues, & the Australian people for their support.
Serving the nation.
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It is with deep sadness that I pay tribute to our four missing soldiers whose helicopter crashed while participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre.
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On behalf of the
@AustralianArmy
, I wish to acknowledge special operations military working dog Kuga on being awarded the
@PDSA_HQ
Dickin Medal. Known as the VC for animals, the award reflects the actions & courage Kuga demonstrated supporting troops on operations in Afghanistan.
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Today, I had the pleasure of attending the graduation of the next generation of
@AustralianArmy
leaders at the Royal Military College - Duntroon. Congratulations to the 200 Staff Cadets and 15 international cadets who were commissioned today.
#GoodSoldiering
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As my last official duty as Chief of the
@AustralianArmy
it was an honour to take part in the Last Post ceremony at the
@AWMemorial
this evening.
Good Soldiering.
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It was a pleasure to welcome
@CMC_MarineCorps
General Berger in Canberra today.
We had productive discussions around ways to deepen our force posture cooperation & improve interoperability between our nations, to help maintain an open, inclusive and resilient Indo-Pacific. 🇺🇸🇦🇺
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This week I met with Ukrainian civilians who are training in southern England before returning home to defend their country. You can’t help but be impressed by their determination & courage.
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Over 50,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War. On behalf of Army, today I pay my respects to the Vietnam Veterans in our communities across Australia. Thank you for your service to our nation.
#OurPeople
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Great to talk to GEN Yoshida, Chief of Staff of
@Japan_GSDF
🇯🇵 🇦🇺
We signed a new Engagement Roadmap for Bilateral Land Cooperation to deepen our Army partnership. Key upcoming activities include Ex Talisman Sabre, Ex Yama Sakura & a capacity building project in Timor Leste.
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This
#AnzacDay
, we remember the fallen, the wounded and all those who served and continue to serve.
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In Darwin today to thank & farewell our team departing for UK to join the multinational effort to train Ukrainian citizens to defend their nation. A mission that matters.
#OpKudu
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More together! 🇦🇺 🇯🇵 🇰🇷 🇺🇸
More is more when it comes to Combined firepower:
Integration-Precision-Reach
@
#TalismanSabre2023
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Hysteria in some aussie media today re: women in
@AustralianArmy
. One standard for all: volunteer & pass tests to serve in your chosen Corps. Demanding life; no exceptions, no free passes, no standards lowered. Every soldier earns the right to wear
#RisingSun
. Proud of you all!
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Yesterday we welcomed the re-raising of the 10th Light Horse Regiment.
This marks a strengthened
#AusArmy
presence in WA, providing more opportunities to serve the nation in a full-time or part-time capacity.
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More together!
with
@Japan_GSDF
live fire demo of Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile as part of
#TS23
– another first.
#TalismanSabre2023
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Today, I held a virtual promotion to Brigadier for Commandant
@ALTCAusArmy
, COL Matt Patching. He will be a key leader in his new appointment as Director General Army People Capability and continue to shape our
#FutureReady
workforce to meet the Nation's needs.
#GoodSoldiering
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A sobering look today at the destruction on the South Coast of NSW. The soldiers from 2nd Division aiding in recovery efforts, including tree-felling and road clearances so the local community can safely return to their homes.
#GoodSoldiering
#OpBushfireAssist
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Today the
@AustralianArmy
is proud to welcome Aunty Lorraine Hatton OAM as the second Army Indigenous Elder. She will build on the work of Uncle Roy Mundine OAM, who has served as Army’s inaugural Indigenous Elder since 2015. Read the Order of the Day here.
#GoodSoldiering
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Excellent meeting with
@Japan_GSDF
Vice-Chief of Staff LTG Kobayashi, who is in Canberra for 🇯🇵🇦🇺 Staff Talks.
It was a great opportunity to discuss deepening our cooperation & enhancing our bilateral activities with our Japanese partners as part of our cooperation roadmap.
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Teaming with our partners from Japan, US, Tonga, France & Fiji on Ex Southern Jackaroo & Diamond Strike gave 7th Brigade the chance to improve collective skills & deepen relationships. Critical combined arms training as we build to
#TalismanSabre2023
.
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Today, I met with
@AustralianArmy
teams who have been deployed on HMAS Adelaide supporting
#OpBushfireAssist
. The intergration of
@Australian_Navy
& Army’s amphibious capability will continue to provide much needed relief to communities on the South Coast of NSW.
#YourADF
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I am honoured to lead the
@AustralianArmy
, an extraordinary team of Australians. We have a strong foundation, great people and much to be proud of.
#GoodSoldiering
#AusArmy
#ArmyinMotion
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I was honoured to attend the
@AWMemorial
National Service to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Australian & Allied Victory in the Pacific. Today we reflect & acknowledge the sacrifices of
#OurPeople
who served during the Second World War.
#LestWeForget
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Thinking of
#OurPeople
, their families and the communities in the North Queensland region. At the request of and in conjunction with local authorities,
@AustralianArmy
will do what we can to help.
#GoodSoldiering
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A sad day indeed. As we mourn the loss of Lance Corporal Jack Fitzgibbon my thoughts & prayers are with Jack’s family & loved ones as well as his mates at 2 CDO, across Special Operations Command & our Army. Our priority now is supporting the Fitzgibbon family & Jack’s mates.
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Today I am proud to announce
@AustralianArmy
’s partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport to improve our research into human performance. This partnership focuses on meeting the need of our people, as they are our most important capability.
#ArmyinMotion
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Today, I had the honour of presenting the Chief of Army award to OCDT Sarah Flint during the Australian Defence Force Academy 2020 graduation. It was inspirational to meet with our next generation of
#YourADF
leaders. Congratulations and
#GoodSoldiering
.
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Happy Birthday to the
@AustralianArmy
. Everyday
#OurPeople
are doing amazing things & I am proud to serve among them.
I wish to thank the people of Australia for their ongoing support & the gift of a new Army Banner. We are an Army for the nation & an Army in the community.
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That’s a wrap for
#TalismanSabre2023
!
More than 30,000 soldiers, sailors & aviators from 13 nations working shoulder to shoulder in the 10th and largest Talisman Sabre.
Safe travels home.
More Together!
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What a year! Today marks 12 months since I stepped into the role of Chief of the
@AustralianArmy
. I am proud of the professionalism and focus of our people, and excited by the momentum of our
#ArmyInMotion
.
#GoodSoldiering
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Today we pay respect to those who have served our nation. I was proud to represent the
@AustralianArmy
at the National Ceremony to mark 101 years since the guns fell silent on the Western Front.
#WeRememberThem
#LestWeForget
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I am pleased to welcome MAJGEN Paul Kenny to the role of Commander Special Operations Commander today, as we farewell and thank MAJGEN Adam Findlay for his years of service and commitment to Army. Good luck and
#GoodSoldiering
@AustralianArmy
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Congratulations to
@AustralianArmy
’s newest soldiers. A great privilege to review the march out parade at the Home of the Australian Soldier. To all who marched out today, thank you for choosing to serve your Nation in Australia’s Army
#GoodSoldiering
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Congratulations to the Royal Australian Regiment on 70 yrs of service to the
@AustralianArmy
and for our nation.
#DutyFirst
#GoodSoldiering
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Today, RMC-Duntroon commissioned 99 new officers from
@AustralianArmy
,
@AusAirForce
& seven nations. As we move in to a challenging global environment, I am proud of the officers & staff for demonstrating commitment to the service of their nation.
#GoodSoldiering
#ArmyInMotion
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Today marks 50 years since the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
We remember the 60,000 Australians who served & the 523 who made the ultimate sacrifice.
We salute our veterans who upheld the finest traditions of
#AusArmy
.
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Lest we forget
Today we remember the 18
#AusArmy
personnel who were killed & those who were injured in the Blackhawk tragedy 24 years ago. As an Army we continue to commemorate this day & support the families of those who served. Read more via
#GoodSoldiering
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I congratulate Major General Simon Stuart AO DSC on his selection as the next Chief of the Australian Army. He is an outstanding and proven leader.
The stewardship of Army is in great hands.
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On Anzac Day we remember all those who have served & pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
It was an honour to be at Bomana War Cemetery today in PNG – a special place for both Australians & for PNG, symbolising the relationship between our nations & our people.
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The Afghanistan Inquiry findings are extremely serious & deeply troubling. I am committed to acting on the findings & leading our people through this difficult time. Let’s all support each other & get through this together.
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It was my sad duty to share the names of our 4 missing soldiers. Our focus remains on bringing them home to their families.
I’d like to thank emergency services, ADF personnel and partner nations for their relentless support in the search
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Congratulations to the
#RMCDuntroon
graduating class, including the 13 international graduates. It was great to see the
@AustralianArmy
come together with the graduates’ families and friends to celebrate our newest leaders.
#GoodSoldiering
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Today, I had the privilege to be part of the opening of the new Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Queensland. This facility will be vital in delivering
@AustralianArmy
's Boxer Combat Reconnaissance capability ensuring our teams are
#FutureReady
.
#ArmyInMotion
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Today, across Australia and around the world, we come together to remember our fallen and thank those who serve. This morning, with
@RSMAusArmy
I was honoured to pay my respects at the Bomana War Cemetery in PNG for the
#AnzacDay2019
dawn service.
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I am immensely proud to announce the 2019 Jonathan Church
#GoodSoldiering
award recipients, CPL Whitney Amos, LCPL Paul Miller & PTE Olivia Postlethwaite. Congratulations to these soldiers for being recognised for their commitment to the
#AusArmy
values through their work.
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Black Hawk Helicopter accident which tragically saw the loss of 18 Army personnel. We come together with our mates, families and community to honour the acts of courage and heroism, and remember the fallen.
#LestWeForget
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Great to see the first pair of
#AusArmy
’s four new CH-47F Chinooks arrive in Townsville, aboard a
@usairforce
C-5M Super Galaxy. The Chinooks will strengthen
#YourADF
’s airlift capability vital to military and disaster relief operations here, in our near region, and globally.
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Today, the thoughts of the
@AustralianArmy
are with our
@VictoriaPolice
colleagues who are mourning the loss of four of their own.
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The GG bestowed theatre honours on the Army Banner, recognising the service of our East Timor veterans. As we commemorated their service, the Army celebrated it's 119th Birthday, focused on the great story of who we are, where we've come from and where we're going.
#goodsoldiering
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#OurPeople
continue to support communities across Australia who are being affected by bushfires. This support is being provided alongside & at the request of our Emergency Service colleagues. The
@AustralianArmy
will continue to do whatever we can to help.
#GoodSoldiering
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The capability generated by
@AustralianArmy
teams supporting
#OpBushfireAssist
has been extraordinary. The deployed personnel are providing a valuable contribution by assisting fire-affected communities in the transition to recovery.
#GoodSoldiering
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Impressive work by our
#AusArmy
team trialling a convoy of autonomous trucks following a crewed ‘leader’ vehicle – the first time in Australia an autonomous convoy has operated on an open highway.
This type of technology will deliver a
#FutureReady
Army.
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Congratulations to our newest
@AustralianArmy
officers on their graduation from the Royal Military College - Duntroon today. Thank you for choosing to serve, thank you to those who support you. Lead well.
#GoodSoldiering
#ArmyInMotion
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Today I represented
@CDF_Aust
at the 50th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Binh Ba; a battle that demonstrated the effectiveness of combined arms. We pay homage to
#OurPeople
, their bravery, sacrifice & contribution to our Nation's story.
#GoodSoldiering
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It was an honour to be in London with
@ArmyCGS
for Remembrance Sunday.
We will always remember them.
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Today, I had the opportunity to recognise a significant milestone for the
@AustralianArmy
's Hawkei protected vehicle. The Hawkei now enters full-rate production thanks to a successful partnership between Defence, Australian industry & science & technology.
#ArmyInMotion
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10 years ago today Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG was killed in action in Afghanistan.
Today I was privileged to be with CPL Baird’s family, friends and our team at the 2nd Commando Regiment as we gathered to remember Cam’s service and sacrifice.
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Today I visited
@AustralianArmy
and
@NZArmy
teams on
#KangarooIsland
. Pleased that we are making a difference in supporting
@PengillyMichael
and the local community.
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On behalf of
#AusArmy
, I express our deepest condolences to the loved ones and mates of the two 7th Combat Brigade members who died following a vehicle incident in Townsville yesterday afternoon. Supporting the families is my highest priority. Read more:
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On this day in 1966,
#OurPeople
fought one of the fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. Today, on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day and say thank you to almost 60,000 Australians who served during this period.
#LestWeForget
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Operation Tamar in Rwanda 25 years ago was exceptionally tough on the Australian Service Contingents deployed there. It is great to see this well-deserved recognition for their service with the award of the Meritorious Unit Citation.
#GoodSoldiering
Australian Service Contingents 1 and 2 will receive the Meritorious Unit Citation in recognition for their work during Operation Tamar, Rwanda from 1994 to 1996. Veterans who believe they are eligible are encouraged to apply via
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On behalf of the
@AustralianArmy
, I'd like to congratulate all of
#OurPeople
who have been recognised in the 2021 Australia Day Honours List. Thank you for your service to our nation.
#GoodSoldiering
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Today we pay respect to those who have served our nation.
#RemembranceDay
is our chance to remember our fallen and thank
#OurPeople
for their tireless work, service and sacrifice.
#LestWeForget
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It was a pleasure to have a call with my French counterpart General Pierre Schill yesterday evening. 🇫🇷🇦🇺
We discussed our respective contributions in support of Ukraine & our upcoming training activities, in particular Ex Croix Du Sud 2023 in New Caledonia with
#FANC
.
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Good Soldiering is the
@AustralianArmy
cultural optimisation program and is fundamental to the success of the
#AusArmy
warfighting philosophy. I invite you to view my introduction to
#GoodSoldiering
here:
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Great to meet with my
#Anzac
counterpart,
@NZArmyCA
, MAJGEN John Boswell. Looking forward to building on the proud legacy of our Armies operating together.
#OurPartners
#OurPotential
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The JPN-AUS Defence partnership is key to maintaining a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Today I held a teleconference with my
@Japan_GSDF
counterpart General Yuasa to discuss how we can continue to strengthen our partnership.
#ArmyInMotion
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Great to be at
#CAS2022
with
@MThistlethwaite
for the unveiling of
#AusArmy
’s electric Protected Mobility Vehicle, or ePMV.
Through collaboration with industry, the ePMV is a silent & powerful vehicle and represents part of our work to be
#FutureReady
.
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I would like to thank our
@AustralianArmy
soldiers and their families for all we have achieved this year and for their ongoing support. Read my end of year message to you all via .
#GoodSoldiering
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Today, on behalf of the members of the
@AustralianArmy
, I attended the swearing in of Australia’s new Governor-General and our new Commander-in-Chief, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, AC, DSC (Retd.). Congratulations, Sir.
#GoodSoldiering
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Invictus = unconquered. It reflects the sacrifice & contribution our people in the
@aussieinvictus
team have made to their service & their country. It was a privilege to represent
@AustralianArmy
at the opening ceremony of
#IG18
. Good luck to all those competing.
#GoodSoldiering
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Last week, I had the opportunity to visit
#OurPeople
in Adelaide. It was inspiring to see how our teams have employed their creativity and resilience to give
@AustralianArmy
its tactical edge during these challenging times. Thank you for what you do for our nation, and our Army.
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On Saturday, I was proud to attend the presentation of new regimental colours to the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment.
#OurPeople
continue to carry forward the traditions, commitment, professionalism & dedication of the regiment.
#GoodSoldiering
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The capability of all
@AustralianArmy
people enables us to better serve the Nation. On
#IWD2021
, we acknowledge and celebrate the women who serve our community and nation.
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Yesterday we marked the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a 96 gun salute – one for each year of her life.
Her Majesty’s life was an inspiration to all. Her loss is profoundly felt throughout the Commonwealth.
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Today we remember the understrength and battle weary men of the 2nd Australian Division who 100 years ago fought in the Battle of Mont St Quentin.
#AusArmy
#ArmyInMotion
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Congratulations MAJGEN Natasha Fox on your promotion & appointment as the inaugural Chief of Personnel for the Australian Defence Force. Your service & commitment to our Army has made a difference. We are incredibly proud of you & you’ll be missed. Go well!
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I was honoured yesterday to be at Blamey Barracks – Kapooka for a ceremony to lay up the 2001
@AustralianArmy
Banner. As a symbol of all who serve, I can think of no better place for the Banner than at the ‘Home of the Soldier’.
#GoodSoldiering
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Yesterday marked a historic event for the
@AustralianArmy
with the establishment of the Regional Force Surveillance Group as a formation.
The parade reaffirmed our ongoing commitment to national sovereignty, border security & Indigenous Australians.
#ArmyInMotion
#OneArmy
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Today we welcomed
#AusArmy
’s newest soldiers from 1 and 2 Platoons Alpha Company who marched out at Kapooka, New South Wales.
This is the first great milestone of your career and you have well and truly deserve today’s celebrations.
Congratulations.
#GoodSoldiering
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Happy 117th Birthday
@AustralianArmy
! Thanks PTE Joel Cantone &
@RSMAusArmy
for helping with SGT Sujan Bhattarai’s awesome cake. One Team!
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I am immensely proud of the strong partnerships created through the 2019 Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Program in Jigalong, WA. It was great to celebrate the success of this program with the local community, our people and our partners at the closing ceremony.
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Our Army is in motion! It was great to receive the first
@RheinmetallAus
@boxercrv
, a step-change in our armoured capability to be
#ReadyNow
and
#FutureReady
.
#ArmyInMotion
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I was honoured to attend the annual Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge today at Puckapunyal. The Cadets demonstrated maturity beyond their years and the sense of team was inspiring
Congratulations to Cadets from Brigade Victoria awarded the Chief of Army Trophy
#GoodSoldiering
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Congratulations to you all – our Army’s newest leaders & your families.
I was very proud to be a part of your graduation from RMC Duntroon today.
Thank you for stepping up to serve in our Army.
An Army in the Community.
An Army for the Nation.
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I join with the Secretary of Defence, Greg Moriarty, and the Chief of the Defence Force, Angus J. Campbell, AO DSC in paying my respects to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Congratulations to
#AusArmy
’s newest officers who graduated from the Royal Military College – Duntroon today.
In my last week as Chief of Army I was especially proud to be standing in front of our future leaders at RMC, where I began my career in Army 40 years ago.
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It was an honour to lay a wreath today at India’s National War Memorial in memory of all Indian service personnel who have died in conflict.
I also paid my respects to India’s inaugural Chief of Defence Staff, GEN Rawat, his wife & colleagues who tragically passed away last year
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Today I had the great pleasure to be the Reviewing Officer of our newest soldiers. Each soldier brings with them their own set of strengths which will contribute to the work of
#OurArmy
. I wish them well on their future careers as an
@AustralianArmy
Soldier.
#GoodSoldiering
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21,000
#AusArmy
members served in Afghanistan. I know for many of our veterans this is a difficult time. Wherever you are, veteran, soldier or family member, please reach out and support each other, and access support when it is needed. Read my message at
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A phenomenal effort by our combat logistics teams on
#TalismanSabre2023
. Our largest bilateral 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 exercise-over 30,000 personnel!
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A sad day indeed.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of our missing Soldiers.
And my sincere thanks go to all of our team mates conducting the ongoing search and rescue operation.
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