David Johnston (admiral)
Vice Admiral David Lance Johnston, AC (born 1962) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy. He served as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Slipper in 2010, Commander Border Protection Command from 2011 to 2013 and, following promotion to vice admiral, was posted as Chief of Joint Operations from 2014 until 2018. Johnston was appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Force in July 2018. He will be promoted to admiral and appointed Chief of the Defence Force in July 2024.
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| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–present |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | Vice Chief of the Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations Border Protection Command HMAS Newcastle HMAS Adelaide |
| Battles/wars | Operation Quickstep War in Afghanistan War against the Islamic State |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of Australia Commendation for Distinguished Service Officer of the Legion of Honour (France) |
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