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After 38 years of service, Lieutenant General Greg Bilton now holds the position of Chief of Joint Operations. He began his new role just before Australia’s unprecedented bushfire season, followed by the global COVID-19 pandemic and at a time of increasing competition between global powers. “It is a humbling experience to be CJOPS at the moment, but also truly inspiring because I think these crises are bringing out the best in us,” Lieutenant General Bilton said. “During Operation Bushfire Assist, I was impressed by how we integrated so well into the state emergency services to support Australians in need.” While there was a reduction of personnel deployed overseas because of the virus, Lieutenant General Bilton said Defence still had a presence abroad and would continue to pursue Australia’s interests. “We are planning exercises and activities remotely where we can so the ADF is still able to work with its allies, partners and other agencies to maintain interoperability,” he said. Read more: https://bit.ly/CJOPSGB #YourADF #OneDefence #Leadership #LeadershipInAction #OpBushfireAssist #OpCOVID19Assist