New Chief of Defence reflects on World War I tragedies
Jan 31, 2014 20:19:36 GMT 12
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New Chief of Defence reflects on World War I tragedies
By: John MacDonald, | New Zealand News | Friday January 31 2014 19:04
The new Chief of Defence says the tragedies of World War I should never be allowed to happen again.
Lieutenant General Tim Keating was appointed into the Defence Force's top job in a ceremony in Wellington today.
Speaking at Government House, he says it's right in this centenary year of the Great War to recognise the false belief that the ANZAC spirit could conquer anything.
"The myth of ANZAC invincibility has been dismissed and over the next five years we'll reflect on World War I, where thousands of young New Zealanders died in the cause of international peace."
The new defence chief used his first speech to remind the Government on the importance of investing in the armed forces.
Lieutenant General Keating spoke on the dangers that young service men and woman face when serving their country.
He says a trained Defence Force doesn't magically appear when conflicts arise.
"Competence in our profession, the profession of arms, comes from the appropriate investment in people, equipment and training, and preparation for a conflict that may not even be manifest at the time."
Photo: Lieutenant General Tim Keating at today's ceremony (Supplied)
By: John MacDonald, | New Zealand News | Friday January 31 2014 19:04
The new Chief of Defence says the tragedies of World War I should never be allowed to happen again.
Lieutenant General Tim Keating was appointed into the Defence Force's top job in a ceremony in Wellington today.
Speaking at Government House, he says it's right in this centenary year of the Great War to recognise the false belief that the ANZAC spirit could conquer anything.
"The myth of ANZAC invincibility has been dismissed and over the next five years we'll reflect on World War I, where thousands of young New Zealanders died in the cause of international peace."
The new defence chief used his first speech to remind the Government on the importance of investing in the armed forces.
Lieutenant General Keating spoke on the dangers that young service men and woman face when serving their country.
He says a trained Defence Force doesn't magically appear when conflicts arise.
"Competence in our profession, the profession of arms, comes from the appropriate investment in people, equipment and training, and preparation for a conflict that may not even be manifest at the time."
Photo: Lieutenant General Tim Keating at today's ceremony (Supplied)
