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Graduation Parade
The 2008 ADFA Graduation Parade will be held on Thursday 11 December. UNSW@ADFA Degree Conferral Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday
10 December 2008.
Graduation Parade marks the achievement of third year Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets who have successfully completed the three year training and academic program at ADFA.
2007 Graduation Parade
On 13 December 2008 the Acting Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), Captain Peter Murray (RAN), congratulated 222 Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets who have successfully graduated from the Academy.
The Graduating Class of 2007 joined more than 500 of their colleagues on the Academy Parade Ground to celebrate in front of family and friends at today’s Graduation Parade.
Captain Murray said, “Since joining the Australian Defence Force Academy these men and women have successfully completed a three year academic and military training program.
"Their military and leadership training, combined with undergraduate studies through the University of New South Wales at ADFA, has developed the fundamental knowledge, professional skills and qualities of character they will need as young officers in the Australian Defence Force.
“They have matured into exemplary young adults who demonstrate high levels of professionalism, integrity and leadership. They should be proud of their achievements,” he said.
His Excellency, Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC (Rtd), Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia was the Reviewing Officer for what was the Academy’s twenty-first anniversary Graduation Parade.
During the Parade the the Governor-General, His Excellency, Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, CVO, MC (Retd) presented Midshipman Daniel Boettger with the Commander in Chief Medal, the Academy's most prestigious award. This Medal is awarded to the most outstanding graduate in the fields of military and academic achievement as well as leadership, personal example and performance of duty.
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshall Geoff Shepherd, AO, representing the Chief of the Defence Force, presented the Chief of the Defence Force Sword of Honour for Leadership to Army Officer Cadet Roger Pilton. OCDT Pilton displayed the highest standard of leadership and officer development amongst the graduating class.
Midshipman Ashleigh Payne, Officer Cadet Nathan Williams and Officer Cadet Aaron Thompson were awarded the Chief of Navy, Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force prizes respectively.
To honour the graduating class, an Air Force C130J Hercules aircraft from RAAF Base Richmond conducted a flypast over the Parade Ground and the ADFA cadet body.
The graduating class have been posted to establishments around Australia to continue their training. Seven international students will return home having been outstanding ambassadors for their respective countries.
