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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Stu Mayer retweeted
#OTD 70 years ago HMAS Sydney (III) began its second patrol during the Korean conflict, flying missions to protect South Korean held islands on Koreaโs north-west coast. ๐ow.ly/ks5P50GZ0L5
๐ทFirefly aircraft prepare for takeoff from HMAS Sydney, Korea. 044274
Stu Mayer retweeted
This week, the #UNC๐บ๐ณ Deputy Commander delivered a special lecture at the ROK๐ฐ๐ท 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.
Stu Mayer retweeted
Back in Panmunjom, with ๐ช๐บ@ChairmanEUMC , good reality check on security at border, situation calm , hope dialogue & peace in the Korean Peninsula could be possible, thank you CDR UNC @StuartMayer2 for hosting ๐ช๐บ
Stu Mayer retweeted
69 years ago today in the Kapyong River valley the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) & the UN forces helped prevent a communist advance on Seoul. 32 Australians were killed. For its part in the battle, 3RAR was awarded a US Distinguished Unit Citation. #TYFYS
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#DYK: #COVID19 worries or not, UNC maintains a 24/7/365 presence in this building at the #JointSecurityAreaโฌ๏ธ
Located just 10 meters from the #DPRK side, the ๐บ๐ณ "Joint Duty Office" is where we keep our hotlines to North Korean counterparts & prep for face-to-face meetings.
Stu Mayer retweeted
Last week, UNC joined ROK govt counterparts in site surveys at the #DMZ Peace Trails. UNC approved & facilitated completion of Phase 1 of the project last spring at 3 sites (Paju, Cheorwon & Goseong), and we're now looking at how to advance this Peace Zone Initiative even further
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Australia will deploy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Japan next week to monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers involving North Korea-flagged vessels.
- Part of its 'Operation ARGOS,' which was launched in 2018 to support the global effort to enforce UNSCRs
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Stu Mayer retweeted
By The #s: The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan honors those who were killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950-1953. There are 2,297 brave fallen from 11 different nations interred in over 135,000 square meters of soil. Four of those brave souls remain unknown.
Stu Mayer retweeted
N. Korea, U.S. agree to resume nuke talks on Oct. 5 yna.kr/AEN20191001009600325
Stu Mayer retweeted
Why is this plaque at the Chipyong-Ni memorial also in French? Itโs to honor the valorous French battalion of volunteers, commanded by Lt. Gen. Raoul Magrin-Vernerey, AKA โMonclar,โ who helped to repel the first wave of Chinese attackers on the night of 14 Feb 1951. #SoldierOn
Stu Mayer retweeted
Meet #OurPeople | Private Vince Damon, from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, has played a crucial role in assisting the United Nations Command on the Korean Peninsula during Operation Linesmen.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/ArmyInterpreter
Stu Mayer retweeted
The ROK Minister of Unification, Kim Yeon-Chul, & distinguished guests visited the Joint Security Area, hosted by UNC Deputy Commander, Vice Admiral Stuart Mayer. The visit included additional stops in the DMZ & a tour of the Paju Peace Trail which officially opens today.
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Today, on the 66th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Australia remembers the more than 18,000 Australians for their service in Korea.
Pictured: A convoy of vehicles from 3RAR is parked by the side of a road in the Korean countryside.
Stu Mayer retweeted
66 years ago the #KoreanWar came to an end. 77SQN had been the 1st Cmlth & UN unit to see action, ultimately flying 19k sorties & losing 40 pilots.
Of the 18k Australians who served in Korea, >350 lost their lives.
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#LestWeForget #TYFYS
