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Admiral David Johnston
@CDF_Aust
Chief of the Defence Force - Australia. All tweets are from me unless otherwise annotated. Following is not an endorsement.
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Mar 28, 2021
    Today I join Chiefs of Defence from ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ in condemning the use of lethal force against unarmed people in Myanmar. We urge Myanmarโ€™s security forces to cease violence. bit.ly/3w4BJNn
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Nov 19, 2020
    To the people of Afghanistan, on behalf of the Australian Defence Force I sincerely and unreservedly apologise for any wrongdoing by Australian soldiers. (1/2)
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Dec 9, 2021
    On behalf of #YourADF, I extend our deepest condolences to the Indian Armed Forces, & people of India, on the tragic passing of Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Rawat, his wife & colleagues in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu. 1/2 ๐Ÿ“ท: @HQ_IDS_India
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Apr 20, 2020
    On a year like no other, I invite you to #StandAtDawn this #AnzacDay. Although we may not be able to march, our veterans & their families are in our thoughts. With thanks to @AWMemorial and @abcnews our national commemorative service will be live streamed on Anzac day, 25 April.
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Mar 4, 2022
    Pleased to meet with my Pakistani counterpart, GEN Raza, & Chief of Army Staff, GEN Bajwa, in Islamabad as part of my ongoing program of international engagement. The Australian & Pakistani defence forces have a long-standing relationship built on dialogue, education & training.
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Sep 16, 2021
    #YourADF will acquire Tomahawk Cruise Missiles for @Australian_Navy & Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (Extended Range) for @AusAirForce. These new missiles will enhance our long-range strike capabilities to deter and respond to threats. #AUKUS
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Aug 30, 2021
    #AusNavy is participating in the multilateral #ExMalabar 2021 with India, Japan and the US. Working together to strengthen our collective capability and reinforce our commitment to an open, secure & resilient Indo-Pacific region ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #YourADF #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Apr 25, 2020
    On behalf of our country, it is an honour to thank our veterans for their service. Today, on #AnzacDay we came together in spirit to honour the service & sacrifice of those who have served our nation. bit.ly/AnzacDayADF
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Aug 18, 2021
    Many veterans & their families will be very distressed by the Afghanistan situation. Thank you for 20yrs of service & sacrifice. You did your duty & did it well. Australia could ask no more of you. Reach out to a mate, share your reflections, support services are available: <1/3>
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Apr 25, 2019
    104 years since the landing of Australian troops at Gallipoli, the nation continues to honour and commemorate those who serve, have served, and those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. #AnzacDay2019 #AnzacDay #LestWeForget
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Jul 12, 2021
    The ADF has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending our longest war. To all #YourADF, thank you for your service.
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Apr 24, 2020
    This year, stay safe, #StandAtDawn in your home as we commemorate an important day in our calendar #AnzacDay. Tomorrow, tune into @abcnews to watch our national commemorative service from the @AWMemorial. #LestWeForget
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Nov 19, 2020
    Replying to @CDF_Aust
    To the people of Australia, I am sincerely sorry for any wrongdoing by members of the Australian Defence Force, youโ€™re right to expect that your Defence Force will defend your nation and its interests in a manner that accords with our nationโ€™s values and laws. (2/2)
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    Admiral David Johnston
    @CDF_Aust
    Jul 9, 2024
    It has been an extraordinary privilege to serve the nation as the Chief of the Defence Force, July 2018 โ€“ July 2024.
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