Barbara Courtney | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Rank | Air Vice Marshal |
| Commands held | Head Royal Commission Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce (2021–) Surveillance and Response Group RAAF (2019–21) United Nations Command–Rear (2014–16) Multi National Base Tarin Kot (2011–12) |
| Battles/wars | Operation Helpem Fren War in Afghanistan Iraq War War against ISIL |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia Legion of Merit (United States) Army Commendation Medal (United States) |
Air Vice Marshal Barbara Ann Courtney, AM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. A Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller, Courtney has commanded Multi National Base Tarin Kot (2011–12), United Nations Command–Rear (2014–16),[1] and the Surveillance and Response Group RAAF (2019–21).[2] She has served on operations in the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and Iraq, and was Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Accordion from 2018 to 2019. Courtney was appointed Head Royal Commission Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce in 2021.[3]
References
- ↑ "The United Nations Command (Rear) change of Command". Yokota Air Base. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ↑ "Change of Command for Surveillance and Response Group". News and events. Royal Australian Air Force. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ↑ "Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee: Defence Portfolio". Parliament of Australia. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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