Retired Australian Navy Vice Admiral and now an observer of Defence and National Security issues and a dedicated Wallabies and Waratahs tragic
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Last Post as UNC Deputy Commander - after 2.5 years @UN_Command I have passed the role to LTG Andy Harrison. He is going to be awesome. Privileged to serve with gr8 people from 17 sending states, gr8 colleagues in ROK mil and gr8 strategic thinkers. Fair winds and following seas.
You can imagine the silence around US Army Garrison Humphreys today - just a few chatty sailors and marines - everyone be else strangely subdued.....
An unexpected 17-13 win for Navy today after a tough season but who in the senior service no matter where they are would not take the win #GoNavyBeatArmy
Some days are just better than others! Privileged to recognize @UN_Command team mates fm ROK, US, Denmark and Canada with ADF commendations for outstanding service. Was pretty cool to then promote my aide to Major in the Armistice room of UNCHQ - despite his daughters objections!
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#OTD 70 years ago HMAS Sydney (III) began its second patrol during the Korean conflict, flying missions to protect South Korean held islands on Korea’s north-west coast. 🔗ow.ly/ks5P50GZ0L5
📷Firefly aircraft prepare for takeoff from HMAS Sydney, Korea. 044274
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This week, the #UNC🇺🇳 Deputy Commander delivered a special lecture at the ROK🇰🇷 Naval Academy on leadership. There, he shared insights & lessons learned from his career in the @Australian_Navy to support development of the next generation of military leaders on the Peninsula.
The Australian War Memorial do a great job of protecting Australia’s war history. The link describes the battle of the Apple Orchard when on 22 Oct 1950, the men of the 3rd BN Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) fought their first major battle in Korea.
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Grateful to @EastWestCenter and @DKIAPCSS for the time yesterday to discuss security on the KORPEN and the road towards a permanent peace. Great to hear the thoughts of top tier researchers at what is a truly dynamic time in Korea. Awesome insights !
Honoured to attend the transfer of 68 ROK and 6 US remains today at JBPHH. Attended by POTROK, CDR INDOPACOM and CDR UNC and a host of dignitaries this was a solemn and important event that marked the final voyage home for 74 @UN_Command soldiers. Awesome job by UNC Honor Guard!
Chris you are 100% right - Minister Hwang is a true champion of all Korean War veterans and MPVA similar cannot be beaten as the world's best at honouring vets.
Also youre not wrong .... Go Navy.
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Congratulations 'Le Bleu' on a great win over Australia. Awesome game! France well deserved winners on the eve of Bastille Day! 1st win in Australia for 31 yrs! Game 3 Saturday- can't wait! To
@UN_Command French colleagues enjoy the next 5 days- @wallabies are coming for you! – at Pyeongtaek-si, Republic of Korea
Recognition of veterans, and gratitude to the 22 UN Sending States that came to defend Korea in 1129 days of war were the themes of today’s 71st anniversary of the Korean War. Generous and thoughtful words from Prime Minister Kim. Honored to represent the CDR at the ceremony. – at Suseong-gu, Republic of Korea
A great live and zoom discussion about UNC today with the international security and translation students of the prestigious Ewha Women’s University. Tough questions in Q&A showed these women know their stuff and are across the issues affecting North Asia. Impressive school. – at Gwangmyeong-si, Republic of Korea
Thanks to Federation of Korean Industries for hosting a wonderful luncheon in honor of the @UN_Command veterans that fought for peace in Korea. SOT Mr Rami Hyun on his powerful exhibition of veterans portrait- check out projectsoldierkwv.com - awesome! – at Ansan-si, Republic of Korea
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