Admiral (Australia)
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Admiral is the highest active rank of the Royal Australian Navy and was created as a direct equivalent of the British naval rank of admiral. It is a four-star rank. Since 1968, generally the only time
Shoulder board prior to 1995.
Mark Hammond (admiral)
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Admiral Mark David Hammond is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy, who has served as Chief of the Defence Force since 9 July 2026. He joined the RAN as an electronics technician in 1986 and,
Admiral (Australia)
…Defence Force (1993–95) Chris Barrie 4 July 1998 Chief of the Defence Force (1998–02) David Johnston 10 July 2024 Chief of the Defence Force (2024–26) Mark Hammond 9 July 2026 Chief of the Defence Force (2026–present) Rank insignia and personal flag Shoulder board prior to 1995. The current ranks are rear admiral…
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond in 2023
The submarine HMAS Farncomb, which Hammond commanded from c. 2005 to 2007.
Hammond (centre) with Admiral Lisa Franchetti (USN) and Admiral Sir Ben Key (RN) at HMAS Stirling, 2024