"Coyle, who joined the army reserve in 1987, graduated as an officer from the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1992. She held positions as head of information warfare, commander of Joint Task Force 633 (in the Middle East) and commander of Task Group Afghanistan."
"V Adm Hammond will continue to bring valuable insight to the role of chief of the defence force. He served on the Collins class of submarines, commanding the HMAS Farncomb across the Indo-Pacific, and was posted as an assistant naval attache in Washington DC."
"This is probably the most humbling moment in my career, he told reporters. I certainly look forward to serving with and for Australia's sailors, soldiers and aviators as their chief of defence force through the challenging times ahead."
Lt Gen Susan Coyle has been appointed as the first female chief of the Australian army, with her term commencing in July. Defence Minister Richard Marles praised her as a standout candidate. V Adm Mark Hammond has been promoted to chief of defence force, succeeding Adm David Johnston. Hammond has a 40-year career in the Royal Australian Navy, overseeing significant projects like the Aukus nuclear submarine deal. Rear Adm Matthew Buckley will replace Hammond as chief of navy.
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