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Order of Australia

Wing Commander Darren Dolan received an AM in the Miliary Division of the King's Birthday Honours List for exemplary service in Air Force. Story by John Noble. Photo by Corporal Kylie Gibson.
ADF People 

Recognising excellence in service

14/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 940 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Force Academy, Honours List, Order of Australia

When Wing Commander Darren Dolan received notification that he would be among those recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday honours,

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A number of ADF personnel have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours list. Photo by Petty Officer Paul Berry.
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King’s list honours exceptional personnel

14/06/202314/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1021 Views 0 Comments Honours List, Order of Australia

A broad range of outstanding contributions to Defence have been recognised through awards announced in the King’s Birthday honours list.

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33 Squadron Maintenance Manager Sergeant Jason Bahadur on board a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport during Exercise Cope North 20 in Guam. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Sergeant David Said.
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Aviator’s legacy of improving effectiveness

03/02/202303/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1604 Views 0 Comments Exercise Cope North, KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron, Order of Australia

Increasing aircraft availability, streamlining safety processes, saving in excess of 6000 hours in labour resources, capability enhancements and driving positive

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Order of Australia Medal recipient Chief Petty Officer Nathan Byast on board HMAS Maryborough in 2017. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.
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Navy trainer blown away by recognition

27/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1640 Views 0 Comments Australia Day, Cape Inscription, Order of Australia

Few technical trainers can boast a 100 per cent success rate, but a former Cape-class patrol boat chief engineer was

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Warrant Officer Sean McClure standing with Australia’s Acting High Commissioner to London, Lynette Wood, with his Medal of the Order of Australia. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.
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Flying high, an extraordinary career awarded

01/11/202201/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1354 Views 0 Comments Order of Australia, RPAS

One of the ADF’s most qualified remotely piloted aerial system (RPAS) sensor operators and instructors has been acknowledged for his

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan takes a selfie with Chief Petty Officer Troy Eather at Government House, Canberra, after the presentation of bravery medals and awards for Australian Thai cave rescuers. Photo by Lieutenant Tony Martin.
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Medals and awards for Thai cave rescuers

24/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7234 Views 0 Comments Bravery Medal, Order of Australia, Star of Courage

Chief Petty Officer Troy Eather was one nine Australians recognised for their involvement in the Thailand cave rescue by the

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