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Rear Admiral Robyn Margaret Walker AM, RAN[1] (born ~1960[2]) became the first female admiral in the Royal Australian Navy when she was appointed Surgeon-General of the Australian Defence Force on 16 December 2011.[3]

As Surgeon-General, RADM Walker commands the Joint Health Command.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Member of the Order of Australia (AM)". It's an Honour. Australian Government – Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 26 January 2010. Citation: For exceptional service as a medical officer in the Australian Defence Force.
  2. ^ "Rear Admiral Robyn Walker, 52". The Weekend Australian magazine. The Australian. 21 April 2012.
  3. ^ "First female Admiral for the Royal Australian Navy". Defence News. Australian Government – Department of Defence. 16 December 2011.
    (Associated media release; Associated image gallery.)
  4. ^ Joint Health Command, www.defence.gov.au