Defence musical chairs as another promotion announced
Brigadier David Gawn will command New Zealand's joint forces from May and be promoted to Major General, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
Brigadier David Gawn will command New Zealand's joint forces from May and be promoted to Major General, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
He takes over from Air Vice Marshal Peter Stockwell who has been appointed Chief of Air Force.
"Brigadier Gawn has demonstrated exceptional leadership strengths, especially on operations. His proven command skills are fundamental to this appointment," Dr Mapp said.
He was awarded an MBE for his work as first commanding officer of Kiwi Company in Bosnia in 1994, and in 2000 became commanding officer of the 3rd New Zealand Battalion Group in East Timor for which he got a Force Commander's Commendation.
"In a wide-ranging career the many senior appointments he has held include that of Land Component Commander at Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand (HQJFNZ), and his current role of Deputy Chief of Army.
"HQJFNZ has a pivotal role in every aspect of the work of the Defence Force, especially its response to any security event or disaster relief situation. Command at that level requires an officer of the highest calibre."
NZPA
Tue, 22 Mar 2011
Tue, 22 Mar 2011
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Defence musical chairs as another promotion announced
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