PNG military leader to serve as deputy commander of Australian Army's 3rd Brigade in Townsville

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. Lieutenant Colonel Boniface Aruma will take up the Townsville-based position next year.
2. Defence analysts say the move sends a powerful message of solidarity to the Pacific.
3. Lieutenant Colonel Aruma has previously studied in Australia, completing two Masters degrees.

References

• Media Check: ABC News - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.