Admiral David Johnston (@CDF

Admiral David Johnston

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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.

Joined June 2014

Admiral David Johnston
@CDF_Aust
Mar 28, 2021
Today I join Chiefs of Defence from 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇩🇪🇬🇷🇮🇹🇯🇵🇩🇰🇳🇱🇳🇿🇰🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 in condemning the use of lethal force against unarmed people in Myanmar. We urge Myanmar’s security forces to cease violence. bit.ly/3w4BJNn
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 📷: @HQ_IDS_India
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.
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.
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
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 🇦🇺🇮🇳🇯🇵🇺🇸 #YourADF #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
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
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>
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
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.
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
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, you’re right to expect that your Defence Force will defend your nation and its interests in a manner that accords with our nation’s values and laws. (2/2)
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 – July 2024.
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