Recognition

News about the achievements and recognition of Royal Australian Air Force personnel.

WGCDR Mark Jobson receives a Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2026 King's Birthday honours.

By CAPT Jordan Grantham 25 Jun 26 2 min read

WGCDR Susan Yates marks 40 years of service and receives a King's Birthday honour in the same week.

By FLTLT Claire Burnet 25 Jun 26 3 min read

CSG Aviator of the Year 2025 receives prestigious title, trophy and a bronze commendation.

By FLTLT Kat Thomasson 11 Jun 26 3 min read

Enabled Australian pilots to qualify rapidly as aircraft captains on the MQ-4C Triton.

By WO2 Max Bree and CPL Chris Tsakisiris 11 Jun 26 3 min read

SQNLDR Emily Hartley receives a King’s Birthday honour for improving Australia’s C-17A fleet sustainment.

By CAPT Helena Gjone 11 Jun 26 4 min read

An armament technician is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.

By CPL Michael Rogers 11 Jun 26 3 min read

Three Air Force personnel are recognised for each reaching 45 years of dedicated service to RAAF.

By FLTLT Chloe Megson 28 May 26 3 min read

A soldier earns a gold commendation for developing rapid‑deploy vehicle camouflage to counter drone threats.

By CPL Michael Rogers 10 Apr 26 3 min read