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Royal Australian Air Force leaders

Chief of Air Force

Air Marshal Geoff Brown , AM, Chief of Air Force The Chief of Air Force is responsible to the Chief of the Defence Force and Secretary of Defence for delivering Air Force capability for the defence of Australia and its interests. This includes the delivery of aerospace capability, enhancing the Air Force's reputation and positioning the Air Force for the future.

Air Marshal Geoff Brown, AO, Chief of Air Force

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Deputy Chief of Air Force

Air Vice-Marshal Gavin (Leo) Davies, CSC The Deputy Chief of Air Force is responsible for the operation of Air Force Headquarters. The Deputy Chief chairs the Air Force Capability Committee and is a member of several committees reporting to the Chief of Air Force, the Chief of Defence Force and the Secretary of Defence.

Air Vice-Marshal Gavin (Leo) Davies, CSC


Air Commander Australia

A change of command parade was held on Friday 3 February to farewell outgoing Air Command Australia, Air Vice-Marshal Mark Skidmore, and welcoming Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld.

Air Vice-Marshal Mel Hupfeld


Warrant Officer of the Air Force

WOFF-AF John J Millar The Warrant Officer of the Air Force is the senior non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, and advises and assists the Chief of Air Force and commanders on the morale, work and general well-being of airmen and airwomen.

Warrant Officer Mark Pentreath, CSM