Chief of the Defence Force - Australia. All tweets are from me unless otherwise annotated. Following is not an endorsement.
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Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Legacy Week is here 🐻
This Legacy Week, we're proud to support @LegacyAust and the important work they do for the families of veterans.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
As #PitchBlack26 drew to a close, I was pleased to welcome @CDF_Aust ADML Mark Hammond and showcase the exceptional people, partnerships and capabilities behind this year's exercise. The experiences gained will strengthen our readiness and collective capability into the future.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
New podcast 🎙️
🇦🇺 Australia's Chief of the Defence Force discusses the importance of an integrated approach to defence.
@CDF_Aust Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to talk about Australia's defence and national security priorities.
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Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Ambassador Suzuki & @CDF_Aust Admiral Johnston introduce MOGAMI - Australia's future General Purpose Frigate! Built in🇦🇺with 🇯🇵's tech it's a symbol of a partnership built in trust. See the red Kangaroo? It's actually the same red as the Japanese flag!🦘🇯🇵@MHI_Group @DefenceAust
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
“This year commemorates 71 years of the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF). An honour to welcome friends & guests, including @CDF_Aust Admiral Johnston & acknowledge the great efforts in advancing🇯🇵🇦🇺's strong bonds&dynamic defence partnership.”-Amb Suzuki @ModJapan_en @DefenceAust
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
I represented @CDF_Aust at the inaugural Australia-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue on 9 Oct. In the margins my colleague AIRMSHL Ashutosh Dixit and I signed the Terms of Reference for Joint Staff Talks.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
A great way to close out the week by attending the #AusNavy ‘Emerging Leaders Forum’, the ‘WO Forum’, as well as, visiting #YourADF personnel posted to HMAS Cerberus. Speaking directly with the workforce & messaging concerns back to @CDF_Aust is a key part of my role.
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Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 will conduct activities with 13 countries in Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean, integrating with maritime and aircraft platforms and elements from Defence and Australian government agencies between July and December 2025 🤝
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
🎂 JCG turns 8! 🥳
We have grown and evolved sine 2017! Today, JCG is focused on generating Space, Cyber and National Support effects as part of the integrated force.
#YourADF building a stronger, skilled and agile force!
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces having recently participated in Exercise Southern Tiger, attended a capability display and live fire serial during Exercise Brolga Sprint at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. 🇦🇺 🇲🇾
#YourADF @MINDEFMalaysia
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
The Australian Army, @USMC and @Japan_GSDF conducted a live fire mission as part of Exercise Brolga Sprint at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland.
During Exercise Brolga Sprint all seven units of the 3rd Brigade as well as partner nations conduct a series of combined arms live fire serials. Developing in complexity, the serials included tank and artillery fire, mechanised infantry, direct fire support weapons, combat engineer breaching, trench warfare and danger close practices.
#YourADF
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Yesterday, I welcomed General Stephen Whiting Commander @US_SpaceCom. Meeting @hqjoc about Space Domain and #yourADF's Operations. Our two nations share common goals: stability and security globally.
@space-command-au, @CJC_ADF
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Excellent to recently catch up with the team from Defence Families Australia (DFA). DFA is the official #YourADF families advisory body to @mattkeogh & @CDF_Aust . As advisers to Defence, DFA has an independent voice and impartiality to act in the best interests of ADF families.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
We are thankful to all employers of our reservists who enable #yourADF people to serve. Gold level members of the Supportive Employer Program were recently recognised for their ongoing advocacy and support for reservists.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
#YourADF is on the ground supporting the New South Wales State Emergency Services in the Mid North Coast emergency flood response.
Soldiers from @AustralianArmy’s 5th Brigade are assisting with route clearance, light engineering works and welfare checks.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
📍 Oyster Bay Naval Detachment, Philippines
During exercise Balikatan members from @AustralianArmy's 5th/7th Battalion, RAR, partnered with members from the Philippine Marine Corps for a training session on the .50 cal Browning HMG. 💥
#YourADF
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
It was great to kick off #NavyWeek at the annual Navy Week reception.
This year we celebrate our people, their families, & acknowledge their unwavering commitment to serving & protecting our nation’s economic prosperity & the Australian way of life.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Australian Chief of the Defence Force Adm. David Johnson visited @USNavyNNPP to discuss the unrivaled technology powering the @USNavy #nuclearfleet and #AUKUS. #teamnavalreactors #technicalexcellence #stewardship
📷@CDF_Aust Johnston and Deputy Director Chuck Taylor.
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
Defence acknowledges the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Lived Experience Report, and thanks those serving and ex-serving personnel and their families who have bravely shared their stories with the Royal Commission. <1/3>
Admiral Mark Hammond retweeted
#YourADF & Fiji’s defence partnership continues to go from strength to strength. The opening of Blackrock Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief Camp bolsters opportunities to work even more closely together. 🇫🇯🇦🇺
