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Major General Giles Cornelia has been warmly welcomed by the US Army Pacific as the new Deputy Commanding General for Strategy and Plans.
The welcoming ceremony in Fort Shafter, Hawaii, also saw the farewell of Lieutenant General Scott Winter, who previously held the position.
The role will see MAJGEN Cornelia work as a member of the US Army Pacific (USARPAC), a service wing of the US military that serves the Indo-Pacific community, to develop and deliver military objectives for current and future defensive missions.
“It is certainly an honour to be assigned to Fort Shafter, this historic barracks has been the home to the US Army since 1907,” MAJGEN Cornelia said.
“I will do my very best to represent USARPAC and extend the reach of your command as we look after our people to enhance our partnerships and prevail because we must in our competition for a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Welcomed by the Commander of USARPAC, General Ronald Clark said USARPAC is “look[ing] forward” to MAJGEN Cornelia’s service in this role.
“Your arrival signals a continuation of the high standards and unwavering commitment to mission success that define our command and the US–Australian alliance as you take the baton from Scott Winter. I have no doubt that you will continue to make a profound impact.”
Outgoing Deputy Commander Winter gave an address at the ceremony, acknowledging the US and Australian alliance that USARPAC represents.
“I see the sort of trust that we have as allies and that you put the power of the face of the US Army Pacific to be an Australian general,” he said.
“It’s difficult to describe the humbling experience of being empowered and privileged to represent USARPAC on behalf of General Clark”.
MAJGEN Cornelia has previously held a high position in the Australian Army in his role as Commander of the 7th Brigade.
