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General Angus John Campbell, AO, DSC is a senior officer in the Australian Army, serving as the Chief of the Defence Force since 6 July 2018. He was previously posted as Commander Operation Sovereign Borders from September 2013 until he was appointed Chief of Army in May 2015.
Learn about the career and achievements of General Angus Campbell, the current leader of the Australian Defence Force. He has served in various roles, including commanding Australian forces in East Timor, Iraq and Operation Sovereign Borders.
Apr 9, 2024 · The Government extends its deepest gratitude and thanks to retiring Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell AO, DSC. General Campbell joined the ADF in January 1981 and has had a distinguished career, leading the nation through regional and global security challenges.
Mar 27, 2024 · General Angus Campbell is appearing before the long-running Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which is in its final week of public hearings. He began his evidence with an opening statement which acknowledged failings.
May 30, 2023 · The Australian Defence Force chief is grilled in parliament over moves to revoke military honours from some soldiers who served in Afghanistan, with one senator suggesting General Angus Campbell ...
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Jun 28, 2022 · The new government has announced that the Defence chief will stay in his role for another two years, along with his deputy and other service chiefs. The decision comes after General Campbell recommended a citation revocation for the Special Operations Task Group in Afghanistan.
Apr 9, 2024 · Vice Admiral Johnston, who joined the ADF in 1978 and has been Vice Chief of the Defence Force since 2018, will take over from General Angus Campbell, who joined the ADF in 1981.
