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    <p>CANBERRA, Australia - Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, presented Gen. Angus Campbell, Australia Chief of Defence Force, with the Legion of Merit, Degree of Commander, at the Russell Office complex on April 8.</p>

<p>During his tenure as Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force, Campbell has worked to enhance cooperation, improve posture, and expand the scope and scale of multilateral exercises. Last year, U.S.-Australia-hosted exercise Talisman Sabre brought together more than 30,000 service members from 13 nations, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Tonga for the first time.  </p>

<p>Campbell’s efforts have been instrumental in increasing the operational momentum and complexity of bilateral cooperation, including his role in evolving key command and control linkages during crisis response operations.  </p>

<p>As long-time friends, military allies, and economic partners, Australia and the U.S. will continue to work together to enhance regional security through increased interoperability and cooperation.  </p>

<p>Established by an Act of Congress on July 20, 1942, the Legion of Merit is the highest accolade that the U.S. can bestow upon a foreign leader. It is reserved for individuals who have shown exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services.</p>
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