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Albanese names new defence force chief

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed Vice Admiral Mark Hammond as the new Chief of the Australian Defence Force on Tuesday. Hammond, who has 40 years of naval experience, emphasized recruitment as a top priority. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle was also named the first female chief of the army, marking a historic milestone for the Australian Defence Force.

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