LTGEN Simon Stuart
@ChiefAusArmy
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Australian Capital Territory
Joined June 2015
Congratulations @CherylAPearce on your appointment to Lieutenant General.
Sincere congratulations to @CherylAPearce on her promotion to Lieutenant General by the @AustralianArmy. #WomenInPeacekeeping @AustraliaUN.
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This #NationalReconciliationWeek we remember all Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men & women who have served in our ADF. Their service continues a proud legacy of protecting community & Country. #NationalReconciliationWeek2025
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This week marks #NationalFamiliesWeek. Our Army cannot function without the support of our families. Service is a team effort & our families are our team for life. #OurPeople are our Army.
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We remember the service & remarkable life of WWII veteran SIG Arthur Leggett. Arthur was captured during the Battle of Crete in 1941 & spent the next 4 years as a POW. He became a champion for veterans in WA & across Australia. He will be deeply missed. Vale, Arthur.
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We are accelerating our long-range fires & littoral manoeuvre capabilities. 10 Brigade is now equipped with cutting-edge capabilities including NASAMS & HIMARS. I am incredibly proud of how quickly our soldiers are turning these new weapon systems into fighting capabilities.
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Nothing speaks more to the brutality & cost of war than the stories of those who endured Sandakan in 1945. As time passes, our commitment to remembering grows stronger. Read my Anzac Day address .
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110 years ago, the first Anzacs landed at Gallipoli. They went willingly, putting mission and mates before themselves, and gave their all. Today we remember them. Lest we forget.
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The Australian Army has a proud history serving our nation. We have fought in wars across the globe to defend Australia’s interests and our fellow Australians. 110 years ago today, the first Anzacs...
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A well-deserved honour. It’s a privilege to recognise the service of the 1RAR Battalion Group as they received a Meritorious Unit Citation for the units’ outstanding professionalism and exemplary conduct in Somalia in 1992-1993. Good Soldiering.
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It was an honour to deliver my third address on the state of the Army profession at the @LowyInstitute last week. Investing in our profession is a foundational part of transforming our Army for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Read my full speech
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With the release of the Aviation Safety Investigation Report today, my thoughts & prayers are with the families, loved ones & teammates of CAPT Danniel Lyon, LT Maxwell Nugent, WO2 Joseph 'Phillip' Laycock & CPL Alexander Naggs. Lest we forget.
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Part of the joint team. Great to see some of our key current and future combat capabilities on display at the Avalon Air Show, including our new M1A2 Abrams tanks, Black Hawk & Chinook battlefield helicopters. #Avalon25
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We have received the first of our world-leading M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers, enhancing our ability to deter through denial.
Shoot and scoot 🚀 . The first two M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers have arrived in Australia, ready for the Avalon International Airshow. Read more 📰 📸 LACW Maddison Scott
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Congratulations to the Women’s #AusArmy AFL team on claiming the tournament championship, defeating @RoyalAustralianNavy to secure the win! . This is their 12th consecutive win to date!
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Great to see our soldiers & their supporters at the ADF Aussie Rules National Carnival this week. Sport and fitness is a key part of Army life & building our team.
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I am proud to announce five soldiers have been recognised with the 2025 Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Awards. They have displayed exceptional character and service to our Army & our nation. These soldiers represent the future of #AusArmy our future is bright!
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Happy Birthday to, our shipmates @Australian_Navy. For 124 years we have served together in peace & war. Here’s to the next 124 years of serving our Nation.
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It’s a great privilege to lead @AustralianArmy . On our 124th birthday I thank our veterans, our families & everyone serving in our Army today, for your service & sacrifice in the Australian Army. An Army in the community & an Army for the nation.
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