Air Marshal Tony Davies

Official Twitter account of Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence at @NZDefenceForce, a Force for New Zealand.

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

In Australia, I had the privilege of honouring the fallen with a New Zealand wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. Now attending the PACANZ 2023 Senior Leadership Retreat, hosted by @CDF_Aust in Canberra and Uluru 🇦🇺🇫🇯🇳🇿🇹🇱🇹🇴🇻🇺

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

Today we welcomed General Cương Vietnam People's Army Chief of the General Staff & Vice-Minister for National Defence. Great to discuss security interests in the Indo-Pacific region and opportunities to strengthen our defence relationship 🇻🇳🇳🇿

[NZ Defence Force @NZDefenceForce]

1/2 NEWS📢 We're taking part in the first hearing week of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry into all claims involving past Māori military service.

➡️ https://t.co/JOzCpeNZ7G

#Force4NZ #NZArmy

[U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet @US5thFleet]

Today, Rear Adm. Bailey met with New Zealand's 🇳🇿 Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin R. Short at U.S. 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. The leaders discussed future opportunities for collaboration & expressed shared commitment to regional security & stability.

[NZ Defence Force @NZDefenceForce]

Today, in accordance with naval tradition, our @NZNavy fired a 21-gun salute from #DevonportNavalBase to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

At the same time, our @NZArmy's 16FD fired a 21-gun salute from Point Jerningham, Wellington.

#Force4NZ #Coronation

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

2/2 This was an opportune time to affirm the strong relationship between our militaries, during a short stop-over on my way back home from Anzac Day events in Türkiye. I look forward to us working together in the future.

#Force4NZ

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

1/2 Kia ora and Ni hao to new relationships 🤝🇸🇬 This week, I had the opportunity to meet informally, and for the first time, with RADM Aaron Beng - the new Chief of Singapore Armed Forces.

#Force4NZ

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
We will remember them.

Each #AnzacDay we renew our commitment to remembering all those who have served and those who are serving in the @NZDefenceForce. We acknowledge and honour all they have done for Aotearoa New Zealand.

[NZ Defence Force @NZDefenceForce]

Emotions ran high during a solemn rededication & remembrance ceremony held on the Gallipoli Peninsula, where the NZ Maori Contingent made its camp before the assault on the heights of Chunuk Bair, an iconic but costly & ultimately unsuccessful attack.

➡️https://t.co/b5YYL0qd9N

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

2/2 I’m very proud of the responses our people have been jointly involved in and this has definitely benefited our strong bilateral relationship.

#Force4NZ

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

1/2 I was humbled to be appointed the Order of Australia at Government House Canberra yesterday.

NZ’s defence and security is better off for having a strong relationship with Australia which in turn makes for a more stable Pacific region.

#Force4NZ

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

Had a great experience today speaking with @AustraliaDssc about the @NZDefenceForce's strategic priorities. Grateful for the chance to collaborate and share insights. Special thanks to @ADC_Australia for being wonderful hosts!

[Australian Defence College @ADC_Australia]

Kia Ora @CDF_NZ and welcome to the College! Fantastic to have you address @AustraliaDssc and thank you for sharing your views on 🇳🇿 strategic priorities and shared security challenges.

[NZ Defence Force @NZDefenceForce]

NEWS📢Today, @NZNavy and @NZAirForce teams have been in Auckland communities helping with relocations, waste removal and more.

Crew on a Seasprite helicopter took Emergency Management staff on a recon flight over areas of Auckland yesterday.

➡️https://t.co/aunqEhm5T5

#Force4NZ

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

It felt bittersweet to farewell our last two P-3K2 Orion aircraft yesterday. With over 5,000 flying hours in the P3 myself, I will miss this faithful fleet, which has looked after not just our crews for over 55 years but all of Aotearoa & our Pacific neighbours.

#Force4NZ

[NZ Defence Force @NZDefenceForce]

We're assisting civil defence authorities and emergency services in response to catastrophic flooding across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

#Force4NZ
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[Admiral David Johnston @CDF_Aust]

Thank you to my friend Brigadier General Lord Fielakepa & His Majesty’s Armed Forces, Tonga for again providing a very warm welcome. It was an honour to meet HRH Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala & PM @Huakavameiliku, & tour HMAF bases with @CDF_NZ AM Kevin Short.
#PacificFamily

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

Thank you for the warm welcome New Caledonia, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands!

With @CDF_Aust, we had great discussions about working together with our Pacific partners on their priorities to build a more secure, stable, and resilient Pacific.

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

Many of our people dedicated their faces to #Movember last month, growing moustaches in various styles to raise awareness for men's health. I was honoured to judge these efforts with Tāne Toa lead Brad Poulter.

Our people have covered 3,668.15km & raised more than $21k 👏👏

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

Today we celebrated excellence in the #NZDF. Bravo Zulu to LYDS James Faleofa for being named the 2022 Person of the Year. He demonstrates our NZDF values, & his efforts exemplify the phrase ‘for the people, with the people’.

Read about LYDS Faleofa ➡️ https://t.co/WdQzPo4khj

[Air Marshal Tony Davies @CDF_NZ]

When it comes to aviation, ground support is often behind-the-scenes that may not get much time in the spotlight but is important work. I enjoyed visiting the Harewood Terminal team, which is supporting flights into one of the most remote places in the world - Antarctica.