Prime Minister Tony Abbott names new Army and Air Force chiefs
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Defence Minister Kevin Andrews announce the appointment of the new Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP) AAP
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has rewarded Operation Sovereign Borders commander Angus Campbell by appointing him Chief of Army.
"He has done exceptional work in this very difficult job," Mr Abbott said in announcing the appointment of Lieutenant-General Campbell in Canberra on Thursday.
Air Vice Marshal Gavin Davies has been appointed chief of the air force.
Mr Abbott paid tribute to outgoing Army chief, David Morrison, who he described as a ground-breaking and path-finding leader.
"He is a soldier's soldier," the prime minister said.
"But he's also been a modern soldier's soldier who has very much wanted the army to move into the modern world."
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