Government House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
30 June 2021
The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following honorary appointment within the Military Division of the Order of Australia:
ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Honorary Officer (AO) in the Military Division
General Paul NAKASONE, United States Army
For distinguished service in fostering the military relationship between Australia and the United States through exceptional leadership, commitment and strategic foresight; and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to enhancing the Australian cyber capability.
By His Excellency’s Command
Paul Singer MVO
Official Secretary to the Governor-General
APPOINTED AN HONORARY OFFICER (AO)
IN THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
General Paul NAKASONE, United States Army
For distinguished service in fostering the military relationship between Australia and the United States through exceptional leadership, commitment and strategic foresight; and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to enhancing the Australian cyber capability.
General Nakasone has actively engaged both United States and Australian political and military leaders to promote and facilitate the ongoing success and progress of the Australia-United States cyberspace capability. As Commander, United States Cyber Command, he has been a global leader in establishing acceptable standards of cyber behaviour and championed integration of Australian personnel into his cyber forces while supporting the development of Australia's own cyber capability with advice, training and resources. General Nakasone has proven to be a steadfast ally, vocal supporter, and valuable friend to Australia and he has made an extraordinary contribution to Australian Defence Force cyber capability that will endure for decades.