All at Aussie Hero Quilts would like to join so many others in saying warmest congratulations to those who have been appointed to new jobs within the Defence Senior Leadership.

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN will be appointed as the new Chief of the Defence Force.

Air Marshal Robert Chipman, AO, CSC, will be appointed as the new Vice Chief of the Defence Force.  

Air Vice‑Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM, will be appointed on promotion as the Chief of Air Force.  

The following senior appointments have also been recommended:

Rear Admiral Justin Jones, CSC will become the Chief of Joint Operations.

Major General Susan Coyle, AM, CSC, DSM will become the Chief of Joint Capabilities. Major General Coyle.  It is worth noting that Susan, who has been the guest speaker at one of our Thank You Dinners, will be promoted to Lieutenant General, making her the third female to achieve that rank. 

You can read more about it here.

Congratulations to all of them on their new appointments and best wishes for their tenure in each job. 

Till next time…. keep spreading the word and happy stitching!

Jan-Maree xx