CDF congratulates operation’s personnel

By Andrew Stackpool

Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston has congratulated all ADF personnel involved in Operation Bali Assist II.

In a message to Vice Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Ken Gillespie, he wrote:

“As the ADF commitment to Bali Assist II comes to a close, I wish to commend the efforts of the men and women under your command for their rapid and professional response to the terrorist attacks in Bali, Indonesia, on Saturday October 1, 2005.

“The efforts of the diverse group of ADF personnel that deployed or coordinated and supported the ADF response to this tragic incident were instrumental in ensuring that Australian and foreign casualties received timely medical care.

The excellent performance by all the ADF members involved in Bali Assist II have further enhanced the ADF’s reputation domestically and within the region. Those involved should be proud of their achievements.

“I recently met with the Prime Minister, who mentioned to me how very pleased and appreciative he was of the ADF’s efforts to assist the Bali bombing victims.

“I welcome home all those deployed on this brief but demanding operation. BZ.”

 

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