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Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston inspects the Australian Federation Guard and band, on assuming command of the Australian Defence Force. Air Chief Marshal Houston takes command of ADF
Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston inspects the Australian Federation Guard and band, on assuming command of the Australian Defence Force.
4 July 2005
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May 2005, New chiefs for Australian Defence Force announced by the Minister for Defence. 20050523cpa61815_010
New chiefs for Australian Defence Force announced by the Minister for Defence.
Left to Right:
Air Vice Marshal Geoffrey Shepherd (CAF-designate), Lieutenant General Peter Leahy (CA), Air Marshal Angus Houston (CDF-designate), Major General Ken Gillespie (VCDF-designate), and Vice Admiral Russ Shalders (CN-designate).
23 May 2005
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