新西兰上校邓肯·乔治(Duncan George)领导巴布亚新几内亚第五十届独立庆祝活动, New Zealand Colonel Duncan George led Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence celebrations, leveraging his PNG roots to strengthen regional ties.

新西兰陆军上校邓肯·乔治(Duncan George)在其童年时期居住在巴布亚新几内亚,作为联合工作队指挥官,领导了50周年的独立庆祝活动。 New Zealand Army Colonel Duncan George, who lived in Papua New Guinea during his childhood, led the 50th independence anniversary celebrations as Joint Task Force Commander. 他协调了一周的活动,包括军事纹身、机队审查、空中表演以及向偏远地区运送援助物资。 He coordinated a week of events including military tattoos, a fleet review, air show, and aid deliveries to remote areas. 自2023年12月担任副总参谋长以来,George利用他在莱的早期生活,在那里他学习了托克·皮辛,以加强与巴布亚新几内亚的联系。 Serving as Deputy Chief of Staff since December 2023, George drew on his early life in Lae, where he learned Tok Pisin, to strengthen ties with PNG. 他赞扬巴布亚新几内亚的民主、不断增长的中产阶级以及区域领导,强调了太平洋合作的重要性。 He praised PNG’s democracy, growing middle class, and regional leadership, highlighting the importance of Pacific cooperation. 他的家族在巴布亚新几内亚的长期服务,包括父亲的承认,突显了深层的联系。 His family’s long service in PNG, including his father’s recognition, underscores deep connections. George于12月结束任职,称其经验是他职业生涯中一个决定性的篇章,并鼓励其他人在该区域服务。 George concludes his posting in December, calling the experience a defining chapter in his career and encouraging others to serve in the region.