New SES commissioner Brigadeer Mark Smethurst to bring military focus

Angela Thompson
Updated March 27 2017 - 3:11pm, first published 9:00am
COMMITTED: Commissioner Mark Smethurst will oversee the SES's more than 9000 volunteers. Picture: Robert Peet
COMMITTED: Commissioner Mark Smethurst will oversee the SES's more than 9000 volunteers. Picture: Robert Peet

As head of special operations forces for the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan, Brigadeer Mark Smethurst commanded 2500 coalition forces from 25 different countries, partnered with 5000 Afghani special police.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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