New Commander Joint Forces New Zealand announced
Wednesday 3 October 2007, 5:30PM
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Brigadier R.R. (Rhys) Jones Credit:
New Zealand Defence Force
Brigadier R.R. (Rhys) Jones has been appointed Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, ONZM announced today.
Brigadier Jones is the current Land Component Commander and has served on operations in the Middle East with the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation and with the Observer Group Lebanon. On appointment, Brigadier Jones will be promoted to the rank of Major General.
Brigadier Jones replaces Rear Admiral Jack Steer, ONZM who has been appointed Vice Chief of Defence Force.