DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 375/10
Monday, 23 August 2010
CDF returns to work following medical treatment
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, today returned to
work following a short period of leave to receive medical treatment.
“I am pleased to be back at work following successful prostate surgery,” Air Chief
Marshal Houston said.
“I would like to thank all those who expressed their best wishes to me and my family
during this time. I am very grateful for all the phone calls, cards, letters and emails I
have received wishing me a speedy recovery.
“The surgery went very well and I am pleased to be back in the office and resuming
my duties as the Chief of the Defence Force.”
Media contact:
Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664.
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