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New Army Chief Campbell Takes Reins From Morrison

May 18 2015

Australia

After a change-of-command ceremony, the Australian army has a new leader, reports the Australian Dept. of Defense.

Lt. Gen. David Morrison stepped down as army chief in a Friday ceremony in Canberra.

Morrison is retiring after 36 years of service, including four years in the top army post.

He has been succeeded by Lt. Gen. Angus Campbell.

Campbell has served as the head of the Joint Agency Task Force for Operation Sovereign Borders; overseen operations in the Middle East;...

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