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Army leader to advise Afghan Government
26 February 2010
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Major General Ash Power has been appointed to the role of Senior Military Adviser to the Afghan Defence Minister, Abdul Rahim Wardak.
Major General Power will be the first officer to serve in this senior position within the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. He will assist the Afghan Government in the expansion and development of the Afghan National Army.
Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, made the announcement today, saying ISAF invited Australia to fill the new position.
Senator Faulkner said “Major General Power has a highly distinguished career and this appointment reinforces that Australia’s commitment in Afghanistan is highly valued by our ISAF partners.”
In accepting the appointment, Major General Power said, “I look forward to the challenges and opportunities this role will present.
Major General Power joined Army as an Officer Cadet in 1975. After graduating he joined the Royal Australian Regiment of Australian Artillery. He has commanded 1st Brigade in Darwin, the 1st Division and Deployable Joint Force Headquarters and Training Command–Army. Most recently he has been Head of Military Strategic Commitments.
Major General Power will commence his new role in the next few weeks.