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Roya News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
King chairs National Security Council meeting on 'Israeli' aggression against Iran
His Majesty King Abdullah II chaired a National Security Council meeting on Saturday, which covered 'Israel's' aggression against Iran and the consequences for the region. His Majesty said the 'Israeli' attack, which violates international law and constitutes an infringement on Iran's sovereignty, will have increased tensions and instability in the region, reiterating Jordan's firm stance that it will not be a battleground for any conflict. During the meeting, attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the King said diplomacy, negotiations, and respect for international law are what achieve security and stability, noting that the Kingdom continues to coordinate regionally and internationally to reach comprehensive calm in the region. His Majesty directed Prime Minister and Defence Minister Jafar Hassan to maintain the highest levels of readiness and coordination between all state agencies in dealing with the current events, including taking all measures to ensure Jordan's security, stability, and the safety of its citizens. The King stressed the need to continue urging Jordanian citizens to adhere to safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen. Ahmad Husni, Public Security Department Director Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh attended the meeting.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GOP legislators approve $220 million increase for special education, $1.3 billion in tax cuts
Joint Finance Co-Chair Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) said at a press conference ahead of the meeting that he would tell advocates who wanted the 60% rate that the state budget has to be 'right-sized' and 'affordable.' (Photo by Baylor Spears/Wisconsin Examiner) After many delays, the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee met Thursday evening to approve its plan for K-12 education spending that included a 5% increase to special education funding for schools and its $1.3 billion tax plan that targets retirees and middle-income earners. Lawmakers on the powerful budget-writing committee went back and forth for nearly three hours about the plans with Republicans saying they made significant investments in education and would help Wisconsinites while Democrats argued the state should do more for schools. The committee approved a total of about $336 million total in new general purpose revenue for Wisconsin's K-12 schools — only about 10% of Gov. Tony Evers' proposed $3.1 billion in new spending. Special education costs will receive the majority of the allocation with an additional $220 million that will be split between the general special education reimbursement and a subset of high-cost special education services. The special education reimbursement funding includes $77.2 million in the first year of the budget, which will bring the rate at which the state reimburses school districts to an estimated 35%, and $151 million in the second year bringing the rate to an estimated 37.5%. It's well below the $1.13 billion or 60% reimbursement for special education that Evers had proposed and that advocates had said was essential to place school districts back on a sustainable funding path. Education advocates spent the last week lobbying for the additional funding — and warning lawmakers about the financial strain on districts and the resources the students could lose. Ahead of the meeting Thursday, Democrats and a coalition of Wisconsin parents of students with disabilities spoke to the urgent need for additional investment in the state's general special education reimbursement rate. 'Everywhere we've gone in the state of Wisconsin, whether it's rural school districts, urban school districts, whether it's school districts that have passed referendums and those that haven't, they all say the same thing — 60% primary special education funding is absolutely necessary for our schools to succeed,' Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) said at the press conference. 'You can see that we have had a cycle of referendum throughout Wisconsin, and that cycle has to end.' The special education reimbursement peaked at 70% in 1973, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum. After falling to a low of 24.9% in 2015-16, the state's share of special education costs has been incrementally increasing with some fluctuations. The Republican proposal represents, at maximum, about a 5% increase to the current rate by the second year. According to budget papers prepared by the Legislative Fiscal Bureau, the investment lawmakers made last session was meant to bring the rate to 33.3%, but because it is a sum certain rate — meaning there was only a set amount of money set aside, regardless of expanding costs — the actual rates have been 32.4% in 2023-24 and an estimated 32.1% for 2024-25. Joint Finance Co-Chair Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) said at a press conference ahead of the meeting that he would tell advocates who wanted the 60% rate that the state budget has to be 'right-sized' and 'affordable.' 'The governor's budget has always [had] reckless spending that the state can't afford, and so we're choosing to make key investments and priorities, and these investments today will be some of … the largest investments you'll see in the budget,' Born said. The committee also added $54.5 million to bring the additional reimbursement rate for a small number of high-cost special education services to 50% in the first year of the budget and 90% in the second year. The high-cost special education program provides additional aid when costs exceed $30,000 for a single student in one year. According to DPI, in 2025 only 3% of students with disabilities fell in the high-cost special education category. In 2024-25, the program only received $14.5 million from the state. Evers had proposed the state invest an additional $18.5 million. Republicans on the committee insisted that they were trying to compromise and making a significant investment in schools — noting that education likely will continue being the state's top expenditure in the budget. Meanwhile, Democrats spoke extensively about the need for higher rates of investment, read messages from superintendents and students in their districts and said Republicans were not doing what people asked for. 'High needs special education funding only reaches about 3% of Wisconsin's special education students,' Rep. Deb Andraca said. 'You're getting a couple good talking points, but you're not going to get the kinds of public schools that Wisconsin kids deserve.' During the committee meeting, Sen. Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) criticized Democrats for saying they would vote against the proposals. He said Democrats would vote against any proposal if it isn't what they want. 'If we all voted no, we would return to base funding, which was good enough by the way for the governor last budget because he signed it,' Bradley said. 'There would be no increases, but instead we've introduced a motion which will increase funding.' McGuire responded by saying he wouldn't vote for a proposal that is 'condemning the state to continuing the cycle of referendum,' which he said Republicans are doing by minimally increasing the special education reimbursement rate and not investing any additional money in general aid. 'Wisconsinites across the state are having to choose between raising their own property taxes' and the schools, McGuire said. The Kenosha School District, which is in McGuire's legislative district, recently failed to pass referendum to help reduce a budget deficit. School leaders had said a significant increase in the special education reimbursement would prevent the district from having to seek a referendum again. 'They had a $19 million budget gap, and if this state went to 60% special education funding, you know roughly where we promised we would be, that would've gone down to $6 million,' McGuire said, '…$13 million of those dollars are our responsibility. That's been our failing, and we should live up to that.' 'What are we arguing about? We're putting more money in,' Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) said.'I would think that when this gets to his desk, Evers would sign this because it is a bigger increase than any of what he proposed while he was state superintendent.' McGuire said the investment in the high-cost special education is also good, but only applies to a small number of schools and students. 'You know, what would benefit all school districts in the state and will benefit all students who need special education? The primary special education reimbursement rate, which you put at 37.5[%], but everyone says should be at 60[%].' McGuire said. 'I don't think this is your intention, but I don't believe that we should be exchanging children who need our assistance for other children who need our assistance. Why can't we just help all of the kids who need our help?' Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc) said that the increase for high-cost special education will have a significant impact on some schools, especially smaller ones, and students, even if it's not many of them. 'To get 90% for them is huge for any of our rural districts. One child, which deserves an education, can break the bank for our small districts,' Kurtz said. 'Is it perfect? No, it's not perfect, but we have to stay within our means.' Committee co-chair Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) echoed Kurtz's comments saying that there will be 'a lot of districts that are going to be awful happy about that.' 'They've been worried about sometimes, a student moves into the district, and it's of incredibly high, high needs,' Marklein said. The committee also declined to include additional general aid for school districts. Republicans on the committee said there was already a $325 per pupil increase to districts' revenue limits built into the budget from last session due to Evers' partial veto. The increase gives districts the option to raise property taxes, though it doesn't require them to, and does not include state funding for the increase. Sen. Romaine Quinn (R-Birchwood) told lawmakers not to forget about the increase, saying the 'insulting part about that is that everyone gets it. There are schools that don't need that,' Quinn said. '72% of my districts spend less than [the schools of] my Democratic colleagues on this panel.' School Administrators Alliance Executive Director Dee Pettack, Wisconsin Association of School Boards Executive Director Dan Rossmiller, Southeast Wisconsin School Alliance Executive Director Cathy Olig and Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Executive Director Jeff Eide said in a joint letter reacting to the proposal that lawmakers failed to hear the voices school leaders, parents and community and business leaders. 'While the $325 revenue limit authority exists, it is not funded by the state. Instead, it is entirely borne by local property taxpayers. In addition, school districts will not see the requested support in special education,' the leaders stated. 'Because of the lack of state support in these two critical areas, school districts will be left with no choice but to ask their local taxpayers to step up and shoulder the costs locally, regardless of their ability to pay.' The leaders said the state was investing minimally and school districts will continue to struggle to fund mandated primary special education programs. State Superintendent Jill Underly called the Republicans' proposal 'irresponsible' in a statement Friday and said it 'puts politics ahead of kids and disregards educators and public schools when they need support the most.' 'Our public schools desperately need and deserve funding that is flexible, spendable and predictable,' Underly said. 'This budget fails to deliver on all three. Once again, those in power had an opportunity to do right by Wisconsin's children — and once again, they turned their backs on them.' The committee also approved $30 million for the state's choice school programs, $20 million for mental health services in school, $250,000 for robotics league grants, $750,000 for a single school, the Lakeland STAR Academy (a provision that Evers vetoed last session), $100,000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin, $3 million for public library system aid, $500,000 for recovery high schools and $500,000 for Wisconsin Reading Corps. Republican lawmakers also approved tax cuts of about $1.3 billion for the budget Thursday evening after 8 p.m., including changes to the income tax brackets and a cut for retirees in Wisconsin. Born and Marklein said the cuts would help retirees and other Wisconsinites afford to stay in the state. 'These are average, hard-working people in our state that will benefit from our tax cut,' Marklein said. The income tax change will allow more people to qualify for the second tax bracket with a rate of 4.4% by raising the qualifying maximum income to $50,480 for single filers, $67,300 for joint filers and $33,650 for married-separate filers. This will reduce the state's revenues by $323 million in 2025-26 and $320 million in 2026-27. People currently eligible for the second tax bracket include: single filers making between $14,680 and $29,370, joint filers making between $19,580 and $39,150 and married separate filers making between $9,790 and $19,580. Wisconsin Republicans have been seeking another significant tax cut since the last budget cycle when Evers vetoed their proposals. After the rejection, Republicans started to narrow their tax cuts proposals to focus on retirees and a couple of other groups with the hope of getting Evers' approval. When negotiations on this year's budget reached an impasse, Evers had said he was willing to support Republicans' tax goals, but he wanted agreements from them, too. The proposal also includes an exclusion from income taxes for retirees that would reduce the state's revenues by $395 million in 2025-26 and $300 million in 2026-27. 'This isn't a high-income oriented kind of thing,' Marklein said during the meeting. 'It just helps a lot of average people in the state of Wisconsin, so it's very good tax policy.' Democrats appeared unimpressed with the tax proposal. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau told lawmakers that the income tax change would lead to about a maximum impact of $253 annually for married joint filers, $190 annually for single filers and $127 for married separate filers. 'So roughly $5 a week for a married couple,' McGuire said. McGuire said that Democrats just have the perspective that Wisconsin could invest more in the priorities that residents have been expressing. 'We heard from a lot of people about what they need,' McGuire said in reference to school districts. 'We also know that as they've been attempting to get those funds they've had to go to referendums across the state, and… we think that's harming communities and making it more difficult for people. As a perspective, we believe that that's a good place to invest in dollars.' The committee also voted to provide additional funding for the Wisconsin technical colleges, though it is, again, significantly less than what was requested by Evers and by the system. The proposal will provide an additional $13 million to the system. This includes $7 million in general aid for the system of 16 technical colleges, $2 million in aid meant for grants for artificial intelligence, $3 million for grants for textbooks and nearly $30,000 to support the operations of the system. Evers had proposed the state provide the system with $45 million in general aid Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) said the differences between Evers' proposals and what Republicans offered were stark. 'We hear my GOP colleagues talk about worker training all the time and this is their opportunity to make sure that our technical colleges have the resources that they need to make sure that we are training an adequate workforce,' Johnson said, noting that the state could be short by 1,000 nurses (many of whom start their education in technical colleges) by 2030. 'I've never had an employer complain about having an educated workforce, not once, but I have heard employers say that Wisconsin lacks the skill sets and educational skills they need. It seems my Republican colleagues are more concerned with starving our institutions of higher education, rather than making sure they have the resources they need.' Testin said the proposal was not a cut and that Republicans were investing in technical colleges. 'We see there's value in our technical colleges because they are working with the business community … getting students through the door quicker with less debt,' Testin said. 'Any conversations that this is a cut is just unrealistic. These are critical investments in the technical system.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
The Advertiser
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
King's Birthday 2025 Military Honours List
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: AO Major General Colin KAROTAM For distinguished service as the Head of Military Strategic Planning, First Assistant Director General Expeditionary and Transnational Intelligence and Commander Defence Signals Intelligence and Cyber Command. Major General Wade Bradley STOTHART DSC AM CSC For distinguished service in leading strategic people capability innovation and reform within the Australian Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Ann COURTNEY AM For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff roles. AM Rear Admiral Rachel Ann DURBIN CSC RAN For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior Engineering and management positions. Commodore Anthony Michael KLENTHIS CSC RAN For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force in strategic military workforce planning. Commodore Philip Mark STANFORD RAN For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in submarine capability development and military workforce planning. Major General Mark Christopher ASCOUGH CSC DSM For exceptional service to the development of the Australian Defence Force's intelligence capability as Commander 6th Brigade and as Director General Operations Intelligence. Brigadier Michelle Jane CAMPBELL For exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Deputy Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division and as Commander of the 4th Brigade. Colonel Bradley Scott KILPATRICK CSC For exceptional service in the fields of governance, sensitive issues management and Defence adolescent learning. Brigadier Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN CSC For exceptional performance of duty as the Chief of Staff Headquarters Forces Command and Deputy Head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce. Brigadier John-Paul OUVRIER For exceptional service across multiple leadership appointments in the acquisition and sustainment of vehicle, Joint Health and Joint Logistic capabilities within the Land Domain. Air Commodore Julie ADAMS CSC For exceptional service in personnel management and as the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. Warrant Officer Robert James STEEDMAN For exceptional service as a Combat Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. OAM Chief Petty Officer Steven Edward ATKINS For meritorious performance of duty as a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Flight Senior Maintenance Sailor. Commander John William FLAGE RAN For meritorious service in Joint Data Networks and battlespace situational awareness. Commander John Leslie GILL RAN For meritorious service to the health, safety and wellbeing of Navy People. Chief Petty Officer Colin Thomas GLASTONBURY For meritorious performance of duty as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist on submarine operations from 2002 to 2024. Commodore David William GREAVES RAN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior leadership positions. Petty Officer Meg Alexandra MAGNUSON For meritorious performance of duty in personnel management for the Royal Australian Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Mark CHRISTOPHER For meritorious service as the Commander Northern Territory Australian Army Cadet Battalion. Warrant Officer Class One Tony CROFT For meritorious service in support of Australian Army Aviation. Major Michelle Elaine GRIFFITH For meritorious performance of duty as a Regimental Sergeant Major, the Commander of the Army Personnel Coordination Detachment - Northern Territory/Katherine and the Executive Officer of the 1st Combat Signal Regiment. Warrant Officer Class Two Colin Leonard HUGHES-SMITH For meritorious service as Alpha Company Training Warrant Officer and Drum Major of the Pipes and Drums, the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Major Dianne Lynne HUTCHINSON For meritorious performance of duty as the Nursing Officer and Mentor to the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program. Warrant Officer Class One Scott Andrew KRUM For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and the School of Infantry. Warrant Officer Class One Sean David MCELHINNEY For meritorious performance of duty as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the School of Armour. Lieutenant Colonel William Michael MORRISON For meritorious performance of duty as a support planner on peacetime operations in Australia from June to July 2023 and as the operations campaign planner in Germany as part of the Security Response Team–Europe from April to September 2024. Warrant Officer Class One Craig Alan MURRAY For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd General Health Battalion, 2nd Health Battalion, and 10th Force Support Battalion. Major Roger Wayne NIXON For meritorious service in the field of Land Vehicle Operations and safety improvement for Defence. Warrant Officer Class One David Andrew ROWE For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army Cadets. Corporal A For meritorious performance of duties across multiple operational commitments within the Middle East while deployed on Operations AUGURY, BEECH, CARNELIAN and in support of Operation HAWARDEN-CORGARFF during the period May 2023 to March 2024. Warrant Officer Class One M For meritorious service as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 2nd (Australian) Division, the 1st (Australian) Division, and Special Operations Command. Group Captain David Charles ABRAHAM CSC For meritorious service in capability transition, disposal, and strategic infrastructure development for the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Tai KOHN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer. Squadron Leader Aaron Christopher THORPE For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of Air-Land Integration and Air Battle Management capability modernisation. Warrant Officer Michael James WARD For meritorious service in advancing Air Force agile command and control, interoperability and situational awareness capabilities. CDS Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew John HARVEY For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman Technician in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Corporal Steven Glenn KASPER For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Sergeant S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Task Force 12 Technical Collection Officer while deployed on Operation AUGURY from 23 October 2023 to 9 May 2024. Conspicuous Service Cross Captain Tina Louise BROWN CSM RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations ARGOS and RESOLUTE, from April 2024 to June 2024. Captain Andreas Marcus BUTTLER RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commander Fleet Information Warfare Force. Captain Thomas Edward DOHERTY RAN For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering. Commodore Edward James SEYMOUR RAN For outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of Navy capability. Commander Christopher Joseph SMITH RAN For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer 808 Squadron, and in the structural optimisation of the Fleet Air Arm. Lieutenant Colonel Liam CUNNINGHAM For outstanding achievement as the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter acquisition Project Manager. Lieutenant Colonel Tommy GAINS For outstanding achievement in advancing experimentation and learning in the Australian Army. Colonel Travis John GORDON CSM For outstanding achievement as Australia's Defence Adviser to Papua New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel Ashley John HICKS For outstanding devotion to duty, as Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in leadership and delivery of combat capability. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Anthony KING For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Sustainment, Army Headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Levon James LAMBERT For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrating strong leadership and judgement. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Michael MARKHAM CSM For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Development for the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing Program in Army Headquarters. Major David Dennis REES For outstanding achievement in training system capability development as Senior Instructor and Officer Commanding MRH90 and Utility Wing, School of Army Aviation. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan William WICK For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Major S For outstanding achievement in the field of training and development in Special Operations Command. Squadron Leader Darrin John LINDSAY CSM For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations as the Commander of Operation KUDU – E-7A Deployment to Europe from November 2023 to April 2024. Group Captain Adam Charles SABER For outstanding achievement in ensuring the development of a professional, resilient and effective P-8A capability as part of Number 11 Squadron. Squadron Leader Lisa Marie TONKINS For outstanding achievement as the Lead Airspace Planner for joint and collective training. Conspicuous Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Konrad KAZMIROWICZ CSM For meritorious achievement as an Operational Planner in the Indo-Pacific Operations Team, and lead planner for Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022 and 2023. Chief Petty Officer Richard Ian CULPAN For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Communications Specialist, Sea Training Group – Major Fleet Units. Lieutenant Commander Kieran Matthew DAVIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba. Captain Jennifer Ann GRAHAM RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations RESOLUTE and SAVILLE, from January 2024 to April 2024. Captain Samantha Mary JUCKEL RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Military Employment Classification Review Board. Leading Seaman Sara Emily RODWELL For meritorious devotion to duty through the adept application of her skills and leadership throughout her tenure in HMAS Dechaineaux as the Catering Supervisor. Commander Aaron David SCOTT RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of HMAS Watson. Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Anne SEMMENS For meritorious devotion to duty as a Navy Medic supporting Operations ASTUTE and QUICKSTEP in 2006 and Operation SLIPPER in 2011. Lieutenant Commander Nicole Cherie SORLIE RAN For meritorious achievement in the field of Navy people management. Warrant Officer Class One Dennis Alan BARLOW For meritorious achievement in guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and workforce management in the Joint Capabilities Group. Major Monika Eve BLACK-SINCLAIR For meritorious achievement in rotary wing capability management for Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major Joel Christopher BRAY For meritorious achievement in the continuous improvement in the safety and effectiveness of the Australian Army's advanced collective training. Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip John BROWN For meritorious achievement in the development of doctrine, ranges and training in Army's return to urban live-fire. Captain Benjamin John CORSINI For meritorious achievement in leading the design, development and implementation of the Engineer Works Environment. Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Christopher DAVIE For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Electronic Warfare capabilities in the Australian Army. Major Julie Adele DOHERTY For meritorious achievement in blood preparedness and clinical leadership as the Senior Medical Officer of the 2nd Health Battalion. Major Timothy Daniel DOUST For meritorious achievement in the reorganisation and enhancements of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme. Captain Holly Frances HAFNER For meritorious devotion to duty as the Adjutant of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Major Peter Anthony HARRISON For meritorious devotion to duty in the management of Army's operational records as the Staff Officer Grade Two Official Histories Collection Team of the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blaine HENRY For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Geospatial Intelligence capability for the Australian Army. Major Justin Glen LANGFORD For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding of the 1st Combat Service Support Team, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion. Major Angela Ruth MADDEN For meritorious devotion to duty in cyber training and capability development as the inaugural Executive Officer of the Defence Space and Cyber College. Corporal Meghan Ellen MANUZIC For meritorious achievement in non-warlike operations as the Medical Technician whilst deployed to the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines from April 2024 to June 2024. Sergeant Joanna Kathleen MORRIS For meritorious devotion to duty in the fields of personnel administration, financial management and provision of welfare support at the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Major Graeme Richard PALMER For meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of Conduct After Capture Wing and Unit Operations Officer at the Defence School of Intelligence. Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Thomas ROBINSON For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade One Command Support Trade and Training, Defence Command Support Training Centre. Sergeant James Kelly STEWART For meritorious achievement as a Royal Australian Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Private Tarlan Joshua WARD For meritorious achievement in the improvement of Data and Intelligence Analysis for the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Julian James WEST For meritorious achievement in the design, planning and conduct of advanced collective training for the 2nd (Australian) Division. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Ashlyn WILLIAMS For meritorious devotion to duty, as Brigade Major of the 3rd Brigade, in training and professionally developing junior staff officers and management of Brigade functions. Lieutenant Colonel M For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Remote and Autonomous Systems within Headquarters Special Operations Command. Wing Commander Stuart John BRIESE For meritorious achievement in advancing Australian Defence Force space power through contributions to space domain foundational thinking, education and training. Corporal Amy Kerry CLEMENTS For meritorious achievement in leading and contemporising Australian Defence Force Space Domain Awareness operations. Flight Sergeant Paul James DEVENISH For meritorious achievement in KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport maintenance and leadership development at Number 33 Squadron. Squadron Leader Steven Graham HALL For meritorious achievement in the fields of exercise and operational planning and Air Combat force generation for the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Ryan Jon HARDMAN For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Caitlin HULL For meritorious achievement in leadership, workforce reform and unit structural improvement as the Chief of Staff 1st Joint Movement Unit. Wing Commander Scott Morgan HYLAND For meritorious devotion to duty in advancing Special Purpose Aircraft capabilities, Very Important Person and C-17A Globemaster operations for the Australian Defence Force. Flight Sergeant Drew James MILLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing Defence Fuel Systems delivery, training and quality management for the Australian Defence Force. Leading Aircraftman Ivan Matthew MURPHY For meritorious achievement in the development of an agile command and control system at Number 1 Combat Communications Squadron. Sergeant David Jack O'TOOLE For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery and integration of enhanced physical security technologies. Squadron Leader Dawson Jan SCHUCK For meritorious devotion to duty in P 8A Poseidon capability development, test and evaluation governance and uncrewed aerial system testing for the Royal Australian Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Alexander James VOLLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing the capability, doctrine and interoperability of the F-35A Information and Mission Systems for the Royal Australian Air Force. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: AO Major General Colin KAROTAM For distinguished service as the Head of Military Strategic Planning, First Assistant Director General Expeditionary and Transnational Intelligence and Commander Defence Signals Intelligence and Cyber Command. Major General Wade Bradley STOTHART DSC AM CSC For distinguished service in leading strategic people capability innovation and reform within the Australian Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Ann COURTNEY AM For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff roles. AM Rear Admiral Rachel Ann DURBIN CSC RAN For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior Engineering and management positions. Commodore Anthony Michael KLENTHIS CSC RAN For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force in strategic military workforce planning. Commodore Philip Mark STANFORD RAN For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in submarine capability development and military workforce planning. Major General Mark Christopher ASCOUGH CSC DSM For exceptional service to the development of the Australian Defence Force's intelligence capability as Commander 6th Brigade and as Director General Operations Intelligence. Brigadier Michelle Jane CAMPBELL For exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Deputy Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division and as Commander of the 4th Brigade. Colonel Bradley Scott KILPATRICK CSC For exceptional service in the fields of governance, sensitive issues management and Defence adolescent learning. Brigadier Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN CSC For exceptional performance of duty as the Chief of Staff Headquarters Forces Command and Deputy Head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce. Brigadier John-Paul OUVRIER For exceptional service across multiple leadership appointments in the acquisition and sustainment of vehicle, Joint Health and Joint Logistic capabilities within the Land Domain. Air Commodore Julie ADAMS CSC For exceptional service in personnel management and as the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. Warrant Officer Robert James STEEDMAN For exceptional service as a Combat Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. OAM Chief Petty Officer Steven Edward ATKINS For meritorious performance of duty as a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Flight Senior Maintenance Sailor. Commander John William FLAGE RAN For meritorious service in Joint Data Networks and battlespace situational awareness. Commander John Leslie GILL RAN For meritorious service to the health, safety and wellbeing of Navy People. Chief Petty Officer Colin Thomas GLASTONBURY For meritorious performance of duty as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist on submarine operations from 2002 to 2024. Commodore David William GREAVES RAN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior leadership positions. Petty Officer Meg Alexandra MAGNUSON For meritorious performance of duty in personnel management for the Royal Australian Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Mark CHRISTOPHER For meritorious service as the Commander Northern Territory Australian Army Cadet Battalion. Warrant Officer Class One Tony CROFT For meritorious service in support of Australian Army Aviation. Major Michelle Elaine GRIFFITH For meritorious performance of duty as a Regimental Sergeant Major, the Commander of the Army Personnel Coordination Detachment - Northern Territory/Katherine and the Executive Officer of the 1st Combat Signal Regiment. Warrant Officer Class Two Colin Leonard HUGHES-SMITH For meritorious service as Alpha Company Training Warrant Officer and Drum Major of the Pipes and Drums, the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Major Dianne Lynne HUTCHINSON For meritorious performance of duty as the Nursing Officer and Mentor to the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program. Warrant Officer Class One Scott Andrew KRUM For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and the School of Infantry. Warrant Officer Class One Sean David MCELHINNEY For meritorious performance of duty as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the School of Armour. Lieutenant Colonel William Michael MORRISON For meritorious performance of duty as a support planner on peacetime operations in Australia from June to July 2023 and as the operations campaign planner in Germany as part of the Security Response Team–Europe from April to September 2024. Warrant Officer Class One Craig Alan MURRAY For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd General Health Battalion, 2nd Health Battalion, and 10th Force Support Battalion. Major Roger Wayne NIXON For meritorious service in the field of Land Vehicle Operations and safety improvement for Defence. Warrant Officer Class One David Andrew ROWE For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army Cadets. Corporal A For meritorious performance of duties across multiple operational commitments within the Middle East while deployed on Operations AUGURY, BEECH, CARNELIAN and in support of Operation HAWARDEN-CORGARFF during the period May 2023 to March 2024. Warrant Officer Class One M For meritorious service as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 2nd (Australian) Division, the 1st (Australian) Division, and Special Operations Command. Group Captain David Charles ABRAHAM CSC For meritorious service in capability transition, disposal, and strategic infrastructure development for the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Tai KOHN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer. Squadron Leader Aaron Christopher THORPE For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of Air-Land Integration and Air Battle Management capability modernisation. Warrant Officer Michael James WARD For meritorious service in advancing Air Force agile command and control, interoperability and situational awareness capabilities. CDS Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew John HARVEY For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman Technician in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Corporal Steven Glenn KASPER For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Sergeant S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Task Force 12 Technical Collection Officer while deployed on Operation AUGURY from 23 October 2023 to 9 May 2024. Conspicuous Service Cross Captain Tina Louise BROWN CSM RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations ARGOS and RESOLUTE, from April 2024 to June 2024. Captain Andreas Marcus BUTTLER RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commander Fleet Information Warfare Force. Captain Thomas Edward DOHERTY RAN For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering. Commodore Edward James SEYMOUR RAN For outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of Navy capability. Commander Christopher Joseph SMITH RAN For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer 808 Squadron, and in the structural optimisation of the Fleet Air Arm. Lieutenant Colonel Liam CUNNINGHAM For outstanding achievement as the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter acquisition Project Manager. Lieutenant Colonel Tommy GAINS For outstanding achievement in advancing experimentation and learning in the Australian Army. Colonel Travis John GORDON CSM For outstanding achievement as Australia's Defence Adviser to Papua New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel Ashley John HICKS For outstanding devotion to duty, as Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in leadership and delivery of combat capability. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Anthony KING For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Sustainment, Army Headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Levon James LAMBERT For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrating strong leadership and judgement. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Michael MARKHAM CSM For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Development for the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing Program in Army Headquarters. Major David Dennis REES For outstanding achievement in training system capability development as Senior Instructor and Officer Commanding MRH90 and Utility Wing, School of Army Aviation. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan William WICK For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Major S For outstanding achievement in the field of training and development in Special Operations Command. Squadron Leader Darrin John LINDSAY CSM For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations as the Commander of Operation KUDU – E-7A Deployment to Europe from November 2023 to April 2024. Group Captain Adam Charles SABER For outstanding achievement in ensuring the development of a professional, resilient and effective P-8A capability as part of Number 11 Squadron. Squadron Leader Lisa Marie TONKINS For outstanding achievement as the Lead Airspace Planner for joint and collective training. Conspicuous Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Konrad KAZMIROWICZ CSM For meritorious achievement as an Operational Planner in the Indo-Pacific Operations Team, and lead planner for Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022 and 2023. Chief Petty Officer Richard Ian CULPAN For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Communications Specialist, Sea Training Group – Major Fleet Units. Lieutenant Commander Kieran Matthew DAVIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba. Captain Jennifer Ann GRAHAM RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations RESOLUTE and SAVILLE, from January 2024 to April 2024. Captain Samantha Mary JUCKEL RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Military Employment Classification Review Board. Leading Seaman Sara Emily RODWELL For meritorious devotion to duty through the adept application of her skills and leadership throughout her tenure in HMAS Dechaineaux as the Catering Supervisor. Commander Aaron David SCOTT RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of HMAS Watson. Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Anne SEMMENS For meritorious devotion to duty as a Navy Medic supporting Operations ASTUTE and QUICKSTEP in 2006 and Operation SLIPPER in 2011. Lieutenant Commander Nicole Cherie SORLIE RAN For meritorious achievement in the field of Navy people management. Warrant Officer Class One Dennis Alan BARLOW For meritorious achievement in guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and workforce management in the Joint Capabilities Group. Major Monika Eve BLACK-SINCLAIR For meritorious achievement in rotary wing capability management for Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major Joel Christopher BRAY For meritorious achievement in the continuous improvement in the safety and effectiveness of the Australian Army's advanced collective training. Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip John BROWN For meritorious achievement in the development of doctrine, ranges and training in Army's return to urban live-fire. Captain Benjamin John CORSINI For meritorious achievement in leading the design, development and implementation of the Engineer Works Environment. Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Christopher DAVIE For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Electronic Warfare capabilities in the Australian Army. Major Julie Adele DOHERTY For meritorious achievement in blood preparedness and clinical leadership as the Senior Medical Officer of the 2nd Health Battalion. Major Timothy Daniel DOUST For meritorious achievement in the reorganisation and enhancements of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme. Captain Holly Frances HAFNER For meritorious devotion to duty as the Adjutant of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Major Peter Anthony HARRISON For meritorious devotion to duty in the management of Army's operational records as the Staff Officer Grade Two Official Histories Collection Team of the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blaine HENRY For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Geospatial Intelligence capability for the Australian Army. Major Justin Glen LANGFORD For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding of the 1st Combat Service Support Team, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion. Major Angela Ruth MADDEN For meritorious devotion to duty in cyber training and capability development as the inaugural Executive Officer of the Defence Space and Cyber College. Corporal Meghan Ellen MANUZIC For meritorious achievement in non-warlike operations as the Medical Technician whilst deployed to the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines from April 2024 to June 2024. Sergeant Joanna Kathleen MORRIS For meritorious devotion to duty in the fields of personnel administration, financial management and provision of welfare support at the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Major Graeme Richard PALMER For meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of Conduct After Capture Wing and Unit Operations Officer at the Defence School of Intelligence. Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Thomas ROBINSON For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade One Command Support Trade and Training, Defence Command Support Training Centre. Sergeant James Kelly STEWART For meritorious achievement as a Royal Australian Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Private Tarlan Joshua WARD For meritorious achievement in the improvement of Data and Intelligence Analysis for the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Julian James WEST For meritorious achievement in the design, planning and conduct of advanced collective training for the 2nd (Australian) Division. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Ashlyn WILLIAMS For meritorious devotion to duty, as Brigade Major of the 3rd Brigade, in training and professionally developing junior staff officers and management of Brigade functions. Lieutenant Colonel M For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Remote and Autonomous Systems within Headquarters Special Operations Command. Wing Commander Stuart John BRIESE For meritorious achievement in advancing Australian Defence Force space power through contributions to space domain foundational thinking, education and training. Corporal Amy Kerry CLEMENTS For meritorious achievement in leading and contemporising Australian Defence Force Space Domain Awareness operations. Flight Sergeant Paul James DEVENISH For meritorious achievement in KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport maintenance and leadership development at Number 33 Squadron. Squadron Leader Steven Graham HALL For meritorious achievement in the fields of exercise and operational planning and Air Combat force generation for the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Ryan Jon HARDMAN For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Caitlin HULL For meritorious achievement in leadership, workforce reform and unit structural improvement as the Chief of Staff 1st Joint Movement Unit. Wing Commander Scott Morgan HYLAND For meritorious devotion to duty in advancing Special Purpose Aircraft capabilities, Very Important Person and C-17A Globemaster operations for the Australian Defence Force. Flight Sergeant Drew James MILLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing Defence Fuel Systems delivery, training and quality management for the Australian Defence Force. Leading Aircraftman Ivan Matthew MURPHY For meritorious achievement in the development of an agile command and control system at Number 1 Combat Communications Squadron. Sergeant David Jack O'TOOLE For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery and integration of enhanced physical security technologies. Squadron Leader Dawson Jan SCHUCK For meritorious devotion to duty in P 8A Poseidon capability development, test and evaluation governance and uncrewed aerial system testing for the Royal Australian Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Alexander James VOLLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing the capability, doctrine and interoperability of the F-35A Information and Mission Systems for the Royal Australian Air Force. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: AO Major General Colin KAROTAM For distinguished service as the Head of Military Strategic Planning, First Assistant Director General Expeditionary and Transnational Intelligence and Commander Defence Signals Intelligence and Cyber Command. Major General Wade Bradley STOTHART DSC AM CSC For distinguished service in leading strategic people capability innovation and reform within the Australian Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Ann COURTNEY AM For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff roles. AM Rear Admiral Rachel Ann DURBIN CSC RAN For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior Engineering and management positions. Commodore Anthony Michael KLENTHIS CSC RAN For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force in strategic military workforce planning. Commodore Philip Mark STANFORD RAN For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in submarine capability development and military workforce planning. Major General Mark Christopher ASCOUGH CSC DSM For exceptional service to the development of the Australian Defence Force's intelligence capability as Commander 6th Brigade and as Director General Operations Intelligence. Brigadier Michelle Jane CAMPBELL For exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Deputy Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division and as Commander of the 4th Brigade. Colonel Bradley Scott KILPATRICK CSC For exceptional service in the fields of governance, sensitive issues management and Defence adolescent learning. Brigadier Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN CSC For exceptional performance of duty as the Chief of Staff Headquarters Forces Command and Deputy Head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce. Brigadier John-Paul OUVRIER For exceptional service across multiple leadership appointments in the acquisition and sustainment of vehicle, Joint Health and Joint Logistic capabilities within the Land Domain. Air Commodore Julie ADAMS CSC For exceptional service in personnel management and as the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. Warrant Officer Robert James STEEDMAN For exceptional service as a Combat Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. OAM Chief Petty Officer Steven Edward ATKINS For meritorious performance of duty as a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Flight Senior Maintenance Sailor. Commander John William FLAGE RAN For meritorious service in Joint Data Networks and battlespace situational awareness. Commander John Leslie GILL RAN For meritorious service to the health, safety and wellbeing of Navy People. Chief Petty Officer Colin Thomas GLASTONBURY For meritorious performance of duty as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist on submarine operations from 2002 to 2024. Commodore David William GREAVES RAN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior leadership positions. Petty Officer Meg Alexandra MAGNUSON For meritorious performance of duty in personnel management for the Royal Australian Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Mark CHRISTOPHER For meritorious service as the Commander Northern Territory Australian Army Cadet Battalion. Warrant Officer Class One Tony CROFT For meritorious service in support of Australian Army Aviation. Major Michelle Elaine GRIFFITH For meritorious performance of duty as a Regimental Sergeant Major, the Commander of the Army Personnel Coordination Detachment - Northern Territory/Katherine and the Executive Officer of the 1st Combat Signal Regiment. Warrant Officer Class Two Colin Leonard HUGHES-SMITH For meritorious service as Alpha Company Training Warrant Officer and Drum Major of the Pipes and Drums, the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Major Dianne Lynne HUTCHINSON For meritorious performance of duty as the Nursing Officer and Mentor to the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program. Warrant Officer Class One Scott Andrew KRUM For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and the School of Infantry. Warrant Officer Class One Sean David MCELHINNEY For meritorious performance of duty as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the School of Armour. Lieutenant Colonel William Michael MORRISON For meritorious performance of duty as a support planner on peacetime operations in Australia from June to July 2023 and as the operations campaign planner in Germany as part of the Security Response Team–Europe from April to September 2024. Warrant Officer Class One Craig Alan MURRAY For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd General Health Battalion, 2nd Health Battalion, and 10th Force Support Battalion. Major Roger Wayne NIXON For meritorious service in the field of Land Vehicle Operations and safety improvement for Defence. Warrant Officer Class One David Andrew ROWE For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army Cadets. Corporal A For meritorious performance of duties across multiple operational commitments within the Middle East while deployed on Operations AUGURY, BEECH, CARNELIAN and in support of Operation HAWARDEN-CORGARFF during the period May 2023 to March 2024. Warrant Officer Class One M For meritorious service as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 2nd (Australian) Division, the 1st (Australian) Division, and Special Operations Command. Group Captain David Charles ABRAHAM CSC For meritorious service in capability transition, disposal, and strategic infrastructure development for the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Tai KOHN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer. Squadron Leader Aaron Christopher THORPE For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of Air-Land Integration and Air Battle Management capability modernisation. Warrant Officer Michael James WARD For meritorious service in advancing Air Force agile command and control, interoperability and situational awareness capabilities. CDS Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew John HARVEY For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman Technician in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Corporal Steven Glenn KASPER For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Sergeant S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Task Force 12 Technical Collection Officer while deployed on Operation AUGURY from 23 October 2023 to 9 May 2024. Conspicuous Service Cross Captain Tina Louise BROWN CSM RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations ARGOS and RESOLUTE, from April 2024 to June 2024. Captain Andreas Marcus BUTTLER RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commander Fleet Information Warfare Force. Captain Thomas Edward DOHERTY RAN For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering. Commodore Edward James SEYMOUR RAN For outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of Navy capability. Commander Christopher Joseph SMITH RAN For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer 808 Squadron, and in the structural optimisation of the Fleet Air Arm. Lieutenant Colonel Liam CUNNINGHAM For outstanding achievement as the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter acquisition Project Manager. Lieutenant Colonel Tommy GAINS For outstanding achievement in advancing experimentation and learning in the Australian Army. Colonel Travis John GORDON CSM For outstanding achievement as Australia's Defence Adviser to Papua New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel Ashley John HICKS For outstanding devotion to duty, as Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in leadership and delivery of combat capability. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Anthony KING For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Sustainment, Army Headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Levon James LAMBERT For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrating strong leadership and judgement. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Michael MARKHAM CSM For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Development for the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing Program in Army Headquarters. Major David Dennis REES For outstanding achievement in training system capability development as Senior Instructor and Officer Commanding MRH90 and Utility Wing, School of Army Aviation. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan William WICK For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Major S For outstanding achievement in the field of training and development in Special Operations Command. Squadron Leader Darrin John LINDSAY CSM For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations as the Commander of Operation KUDU – E-7A Deployment to Europe from November 2023 to April 2024. Group Captain Adam Charles SABER For outstanding achievement in ensuring the development of a professional, resilient and effective P-8A capability as part of Number 11 Squadron. Squadron Leader Lisa Marie TONKINS For outstanding achievement as the Lead Airspace Planner for joint and collective training. Conspicuous Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Konrad KAZMIROWICZ CSM For meritorious achievement as an Operational Planner in the Indo-Pacific Operations Team, and lead planner for Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022 and 2023. Chief Petty Officer Richard Ian CULPAN For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Communications Specialist, Sea Training Group – Major Fleet Units. Lieutenant Commander Kieran Matthew DAVIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba. Captain Jennifer Ann GRAHAM RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations RESOLUTE and SAVILLE, from January 2024 to April 2024. Captain Samantha Mary JUCKEL RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Military Employment Classification Review Board. Leading Seaman Sara Emily RODWELL For meritorious devotion to duty through the adept application of her skills and leadership throughout her tenure in HMAS Dechaineaux as the Catering Supervisor. Commander Aaron David SCOTT RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of HMAS Watson. Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Anne SEMMENS For meritorious devotion to duty as a Navy Medic supporting Operations ASTUTE and QUICKSTEP in 2006 and Operation SLIPPER in 2011. Lieutenant Commander Nicole Cherie SORLIE RAN For meritorious achievement in the field of Navy people management. Warrant Officer Class One Dennis Alan BARLOW For meritorious achievement in guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and workforce management in the Joint Capabilities Group. Major Monika Eve BLACK-SINCLAIR For meritorious achievement in rotary wing capability management for Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major Joel Christopher BRAY For meritorious achievement in the continuous improvement in the safety and effectiveness of the Australian Army's advanced collective training. Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip John BROWN For meritorious achievement in the development of doctrine, ranges and training in Army's return to urban live-fire. Captain Benjamin John CORSINI For meritorious achievement in leading the design, development and implementation of the Engineer Works Environment. Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Christopher DAVIE For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Electronic Warfare capabilities in the Australian Army. Major Julie Adele DOHERTY For meritorious achievement in blood preparedness and clinical leadership as the Senior Medical Officer of the 2nd Health Battalion. Major Timothy Daniel DOUST For meritorious achievement in the reorganisation and enhancements of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme. Captain Holly Frances HAFNER For meritorious devotion to duty as the Adjutant of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Major Peter Anthony HARRISON For meritorious devotion to duty in the management of Army's operational records as the Staff Officer Grade Two Official Histories Collection Team of the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blaine HENRY For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Geospatial Intelligence capability for the Australian Army. Major Justin Glen LANGFORD For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding of the 1st Combat Service Support Team, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion. Major Angela Ruth MADDEN For meritorious devotion to duty in cyber training and capability development as the inaugural Executive Officer of the Defence Space and Cyber College. Corporal Meghan Ellen MANUZIC For meritorious achievement in non-warlike operations as the Medical Technician whilst deployed to the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines from April 2024 to June 2024. Sergeant Joanna Kathleen MORRIS For meritorious devotion to duty in the fields of personnel administration, financial management and provision of welfare support at the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Major Graeme Richard PALMER For meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of Conduct After Capture Wing and Unit Operations Officer at the Defence School of Intelligence. Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Thomas ROBINSON For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade One Command Support Trade and Training, Defence Command Support Training Centre. Sergeant James Kelly STEWART For meritorious achievement as a Royal Australian Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Private Tarlan Joshua WARD For meritorious achievement in the improvement of Data and Intelligence Analysis for the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Julian James WEST For meritorious achievement in the design, planning and conduct of advanced collective training for the 2nd (Australian) Division. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Ashlyn WILLIAMS For meritorious devotion to duty, as Brigade Major of the 3rd Brigade, in training and professionally developing junior staff officers and management of Brigade functions. Lieutenant Colonel M For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Remote and Autonomous Systems within Headquarters Special Operations Command. Wing Commander Stuart John BRIESE For meritorious achievement in advancing Australian Defence Force space power through contributions to space domain foundational thinking, education and training. Corporal Amy Kerry CLEMENTS For meritorious achievement in leading and contemporising Australian Defence Force Space Domain Awareness operations. Flight Sergeant Paul James DEVENISH For meritorious achievement in KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport maintenance and leadership development at Number 33 Squadron. Squadron Leader Steven Graham HALL For meritorious achievement in the fields of exercise and operational planning and Air Combat force generation for the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Ryan Jon HARDMAN For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Caitlin HULL For meritorious achievement in leadership, workforce reform and unit structural improvement as the Chief of Staff 1st Joint Movement Unit. Wing Commander Scott Morgan HYLAND For meritorious devotion to duty in advancing Special Purpose Aircraft capabilities, Very Important Person and C-17A Globemaster operations for the Australian Defence Force. Flight Sergeant Drew James MILLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing Defence Fuel Systems delivery, training and quality management for the Australian Defence Force. Leading Aircraftman Ivan Matthew MURPHY For meritorious achievement in the development of an agile command and control system at Number 1 Combat Communications Squadron. Sergeant David Jack O'TOOLE For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery and integration of enhanced physical security technologies. Squadron Leader Dawson Jan SCHUCK For meritorious devotion to duty in P 8A Poseidon capability development, test and evaluation governance and uncrewed aerial system testing for the Royal Australian Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Alexander James VOLLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing the capability, doctrine and interoperability of the F-35A Information and Mission Systems for the Royal Australian Air Force. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: AO Major General Colin KAROTAM For distinguished service as the Head of Military Strategic Planning, First Assistant Director General Expeditionary and Transnational Intelligence and Commander Defence Signals Intelligence and Cyber Command. Major General Wade Bradley STOTHART DSC AM CSC For distinguished service in leading strategic people capability innovation and reform within the Australian Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Ann COURTNEY AM For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff roles. AM Rear Admiral Rachel Ann DURBIN CSC RAN For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior Engineering and management positions. Commodore Anthony Michael KLENTHIS CSC RAN For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force in strategic military workforce planning. Commodore Philip Mark STANFORD RAN For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in submarine capability development and military workforce planning. Major General Mark Christopher ASCOUGH CSC DSM For exceptional service to the development of the Australian Defence Force's intelligence capability as Commander 6th Brigade and as Director General Operations Intelligence. Brigadier Michelle Jane CAMPBELL For exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Deputy Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division and as Commander of the 4th Brigade. Colonel Bradley Scott KILPATRICK CSC For exceptional service in the fields of governance, sensitive issues management and Defence adolescent learning. Brigadier Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN CSC For exceptional performance of duty as the Chief of Staff Headquarters Forces Command and Deputy Head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce. Brigadier John-Paul OUVRIER For exceptional service across multiple leadership appointments in the acquisition and sustainment of vehicle, Joint Health and Joint Logistic capabilities within the Land Domain. Air Commodore Julie ADAMS CSC For exceptional service in personnel management and as the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. Warrant Officer Robert James STEEDMAN For exceptional service as a Combat Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. OAM Chief Petty Officer Steven Edward ATKINS For meritorious performance of duty as a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Flight Senior Maintenance Sailor. Commander John William FLAGE RAN For meritorious service in Joint Data Networks and battlespace situational awareness. Commander John Leslie GILL RAN For meritorious service to the health, safety and wellbeing of Navy People. Chief Petty Officer Colin Thomas GLASTONBURY For meritorious performance of duty as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist on submarine operations from 2002 to 2024. Commodore David William GREAVES RAN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior leadership positions. Petty Officer Meg Alexandra MAGNUSON For meritorious performance of duty in personnel management for the Royal Australian Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Mark CHRISTOPHER For meritorious service as the Commander Northern Territory Australian Army Cadet Battalion. Warrant Officer Class One Tony CROFT For meritorious service in support of Australian Army Aviation. Major Michelle Elaine GRIFFITH For meritorious performance of duty as a Regimental Sergeant Major, the Commander of the Army Personnel Coordination Detachment - Northern Territory/Katherine and the Executive Officer of the 1st Combat Signal Regiment. Warrant Officer Class Two Colin Leonard HUGHES-SMITH For meritorious service as Alpha Company Training Warrant Officer and Drum Major of the Pipes and Drums, the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Major Dianne Lynne HUTCHINSON For meritorious performance of duty as the Nursing Officer and Mentor to the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program. Warrant Officer Class One Scott Andrew KRUM For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and the School of Infantry. Warrant Officer Class One Sean David MCELHINNEY For meritorious performance of duty as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the School of Armour. Lieutenant Colonel William Michael MORRISON For meritorious performance of duty as a support planner on peacetime operations in Australia from June to July 2023 and as the operations campaign planner in Germany as part of the Security Response Team–Europe from April to September 2024. Warrant Officer Class One Craig Alan MURRAY For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd General Health Battalion, 2nd Health Battalion, and 10th Force Support Battalion. Major Roger Wayne NIXON For meritorious service in the field of Land Vehicle Operations and safety improvement for Defence. Warrant Officer Class One David Andrew ROWE For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army Cadets. Corporal A For meritorious performance of duties across multiple operational commitments within the Middle East while deployed on Operations AUGURY, BEECH, CARNELIAN and in support of Operation HAWARDEN-CORGARFF during the period May 2023 to March 2024. Warrant Officer Class One M For meritorious service as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 2nd (Australian) Division, the 1st (Australian) Division, and Special Operations Command. Group Captain David Charles ABRAHAM CSC For meritorious service in capability transition, disposal, and strategic infrastructure development for the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Tai KOHN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer. Squadron Leader Aaron Christopher THORPE For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of Air-Land Integration and Air Battle Management capability modernisation. Warrant Officer Michael James WARD For meritorious service in advancing Air Force agile command and control, interoperability and situational awareness capabilities. CDS Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew John HARVEY For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman Technician in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Corporal Steven Glenn KASPER For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Sergeant S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Task Force 12 Technical Collection Officer while deployed on Operation AUGURY from 23 October 2023 to 9 May 2024. Conspicuous Service Cross Captain Tina Louise BROWN CSM RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations ARGOS and RESOLUTE, from April 2024 to June 2024. Captain Andreas Marcus BUTTLER RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commander Fleet Information Warfare Force. Captain Thomas Edward DOHERTY RAN For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering. Commodore Edward James SEYMOUR RAN For outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of Navy capability. Commander Christopher Joseph SMITH RAN For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer 808 Squadron, and in the structural optimisation of the Fleet Air Arm. Lieutenant Colonel Liam CUNNINGHAM For outstanding achievement as the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter acquisition Project Manager. Lieutenant Colonel Tommy GAINS For outstanding achievement in advancing experimentation and learning in the Australian Army. Colonel Travis John GORDON CSM For outstanding achievement as Australia's Defence Adviser to Papua New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel Ashley John HICKS For outstanding devotion to duty, as Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in leadership and delivery of combat capability. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Anthony KING For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Sustainment, Army Headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Levon James LAMBERT For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrating strong leadership and judgement. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Michael MARKHAM CSM For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Development for the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing Program in Army Headquarters. Major David Dennis REES For outstanding achievement in training system capability development as Senior Instructor and Officer Commanding MRH90 and Utility Wing, School of Army Aviation. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan William WICK For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Major S For outstanding achievement in the field of training and development in Special Operations Command. Squadron Leader Darrin John LINDSAY CSM For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations as the Commander of Operation KUDU – E-7A Deployment to Europe from November 2023 to April 2024. Group Captain Adam Charles SABER For outstanding achievement in ensuring the development of a professional, resilient and effective P-8A capability as part of Number 11 Squadron. Squadron Leader Lisa Marie TONKINS For outstanding achievement as the Lead Airspace Planner for joint and collective training. Conspicuous Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Konrad KAZMIROWICZ CSM For meritorious achievement as an Operational Planner in the Indo-Pacific Operations Team, and lead planner for Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022 and 2023. Chief Petty Officer Richard Ian CULPAN For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Communications Specialist, Sea Training Group – Major Fleet Units. Lieutenant Commander Kieran Matthew DAVIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba. Captain Jennifer Ann GRAHAM RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations RESOLUTE and SAVILLE, from January 2024 to April 2024. Captain Samantha Mary JUCKEL RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Military Employment Classification Review Board. Leading Seaman Sara Emily RODWELL For meritorious devotion to duty through the adept application of her skills and leadership throughout her tenure in HMAS Dechaineaux as the Catering Supervisor. Commander Aaron David SCOTT RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of HMAS Watson. Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Anne SEMMENS For meritorious devotion to duty as a Navy Medic supporting Operations ASTUTE and QUICKSTEP in 2006 and Operation SLIPPER in 2011. Lieutenant Commander Nicole Cherie SORLIE RAN For meritorious achievement in the field of Navy people management. Warrant Officer Class One Dennis Alan BARLOW For meritorious achievement in guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and workforce management in the Joint Capabilities Group. Major Monika Eve BLACK-SINCLAIR For meritorious achievement in rotary wing capability management for Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major Joel Christopher BRAY For meritorious achievement in the continuous improvement in the safety and effectiveness of the Australian Army's advanced collective training. Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip John BROWN For meritorious achievement in the development of doctrine, ranges and training in Army's return to urban live-fire. Captain Benjamin John CORSINI For meritorious achievement in leading the design, development and implementation of the Engineer Works Environment. Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Christopher DAVIE For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Electronic Warfare capabilities in the Australian Army. Major Julie Adele DOHERTY For meritorious achievement in blood preparedness and clinical leadership as the Senior Medical Officer of the 2nd Health Battalion. Major Timothy Daniel DOUST For meritorious achievement in the reorganisation and enhancements of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme. Captain Holly Frances HAFNER For meritorious devotion to duty as the Adjutant of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Major Peter Anthony HARRISON For meritorious devotion to duty in the management of Army's operational records as the Staff Officer Grade Two Official Histories Collection Team of the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blaine HENRY For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Geospatial Intelligence capability for the Australian Army. Major Justin Glen LANGFORD For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding of the 1st Combat Service Support Team, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion. Major Angela Ruth MADDEN For meritorious devotion to duty in cyber training and capability development as the inaugural Executive Officer of the Defence Space and Cyber College. Corporal Meghan Ellen MANUZIC For meritorious achievement in non-warlike operations as the Medical Technician whilst deployed to the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines from April 2024 to June 2024. Sergeant Joanna Kathleen MORRIS For meritorious devotion to duty in the fields of personnel administration, financial management and provision of welfare support at the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Major Graeme Richard PALMER For meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of Conduct After Capture Wing and Unit Operations Officer at the Defence School of Intelligence. Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Thomas ROBINSON For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade One Command Support Trade and Training, Defence Command Support Training Centre. Sergeant James Kelly STEWART For meritorious achievement as a Royal Australian Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Private Tarlan Joshua WARD For meritorious achievement in the improvement of Data and Intelligence Analysis for the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Julian James WEST For meritorious achievement in the design, planning and conduct of advanced collective training for the 2nd (Australian) Division. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Ashlyn WILLIAMS For meritorious devotion to duty, as Brigade Major of the 3rd Brigade, in training and professionally developing junior staff officers and management of Brigade functions. Lieutenant Colonel M For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Remote and Autonomous Systems within Headquarters Special Operations Command. Wing Commander Stuart John BRIESE For meritorious achievement in advancing Australian Defence Force space power through contributions to space domain foundational thinking, education and training. Corporal Amy Kerry CLEMENTS For meritorious achievement in leading and contemporising Australian Defence Force Space Domain Awareness operations. Flight Sergeant Paul James DEVENISH For meritorious achievement in KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport maintenance and leadership development at Number 33 Squadron. Squadron Leader Steven Graham HALL For meritorious achievement in the fields of exercise and operational planning and Air Combat force generation for the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Ryan Jon HARDMAN For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Caitlin HULL For meritorious achievement in leadership, workforce reform and unit structural improvement as the Chief of Staff 1st Joint Movement Unit. Wing Commander Scott Morgan HYLAND For meritorious devotion to duty in advancing Special Purpose Aircraft capabilities, Very Important Person and C-17A Globemaster operations for the Australian Defence Force. Flight Sergeant Drew James MILLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing Defence Fuel Systems delivery, training and quality management for the Australian Defence Force. Leading Aircraftman Ivan Matthew MURPHY For meritorious achievement in the development of an agile command and control system at Number 1 Combat Communications Squadron. Sergeant David Jack O'TOOLE For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery and integration of enhanced physical security technologies. Squadron Leader Dawson Jan SCHUCK For meritorious devotion to duty in P 8A Poseidon capability development, test and evaluation governance and uncrewed aerial system testing for the Royal Australian Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Alexander James VOLLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing the capability, doctrine and interoperability of the F-35A Information and Mission Systems for the Royal Australian Air Force.
West Australian
08-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
King's Birthday 2025 Military Honours List
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: AO Major General Colin KAROTAM For distinguished service as the Head of Military Strategic Planning, First Assistant Director General Expeditionary and Transnational Intelligence and Commander Defence Signals Intelligence and Cyber Command. Major General Wade Bradley STOTHART DSC AM CSC For distinguished service in leading strategic people capability innovation and reform within the Australian Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Ann COURTNEY AM For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff roles. AM Rear Admiral Rachel Ann DURBIN CSC RAN For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior Engineering and management positions. Commodore Anthony Michael KLENTHIS CSC RAN For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force in strategic military workforce planning. Commodore Philip Mark STANFORD RAN For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in submarine capability development and military workforce planning. Major General Mark Christopher ASCOUGH CSC DSM For exceptional service to the development of the Australian Defence Force's intelligence capability as Commander 6th Brigade and as Director General Operations Intelligence. Brigadier Michelle Jane CAMPBELL For exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Deputy Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division and as Commander of the 4th Brigade. Colonel Bradley Scott KILPATRICK CSC For exceptional service in the fields of governance, sensitive issues management and Defence adolescent learning. Brigadier Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN CSC For exceptional performance of duty as the Chief of Staff Headquarters Forces Command and Deputy Head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce. Brigadier John-Paul OUVRIER For exceptional service across multiple leadership appointments in the acquisition and sustainment of vehicle, Joint Health and Joint Logistic capabilities within the Land Domain. Air Commodore Julie ADAMS CSC For exceptional service in personnel management and as the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. Warrant Officer Robert James STEEDMAN For exceptional service as a Combat Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. OAM Chief Petty Officer Steven Edward ATKINS For meritorious performance of duty as a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Flight Senior Maintenance Sailor. Commander John William FLAGE RAN For meritorious service in Joint Data Networks and battlespace situational awareness. Commander John Leslie GILL RAN For meritorious service to the health, safety and wellbeing of Navy People. Chief Petty Officer Colin Thomas GLASTONBURY For meritorious performance of duty as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist on submarine operations from 2002 to 2024. Commodore David William GREAVES RAN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior leadership positions. Petty Officer Meg Alexandra MAGNUSON For meritorious performance of duty in personnel management for the Royal Australian Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Mark CHRISTOPHER For meritorious service as the Commander Northern Territory Australian Army Cadet Battalion. Warrant Officer Class One Tony CROFT For meritorious service in support of Australian Army Aviation. Major Michelle Elaine GRIFFITH For meritorious performance of duty as a Regimental Sergeant Major, the Commander of the Army Personnel Coordination Detachment - Northern Territory/Katherine and the Executive Officer of the 1st Combat Signal Regiment. Warrant Officer Class Two Colin Leonard HUGHES-SMITH For meritorious service as Alpha Company Training Warrant Officer and Drum Major of the Pipes and Drums, the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Major Dianne Lynne HUTCHINSON For meritorious performance of duty as the Nursing Officer and Mentor to the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program. Warrant Officer Class One Scott Andrew KRUM For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and the School of Infantry. Warrant Officer Class One Sean David MCELHINNEY For meritorious performance of duty as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the School of Armour. Lieutenant Colonel William Michael MORRISON For meritorious performance of duty as a support planner on peacetime operations in Australia from June to July 2023 and as the operations campaign planner in Germany as part of the Security Response Team–Europe from April to September 2024. Warrant Officer Class One Craig Alan MURRAY For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd General Health Battalion, 2nd Health Battalion, and 10th Force Support Battalion. Major Roger Wayne NIXON For meritorious service in the field of Land Vehicle Operations and safety improvement for Defence. Warrant Officer Class One David Andrew ROWE For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army Cadets. Corporal A For meritorious performance of duties across multiple operational commitments within the Middle East while deployed on Operations AUGURY, BEECH, CARNELIAN and in support of Operation HAWARDEN-CORGARFF during the period May 2023 to March 2024. Warrant Officer Class One M For meritorious service as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 2nd (Australian) Division, the 1st (Australian) Division, and Special Operations Command. Group Captain David Charles ABRAHAM CSC For meritorious service in capability transition, disposal, and strategic infrastructure development for the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Tai KOHN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer. Squadron Leader Aaron Christopher THORPE For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of Air-Land Integration and Air Battle Management capability modernisation. Warrant Officer Michael James WARD For meritorious service in advancing Air Force agile command and control, interoperability and situational awareness capabilities. CDS Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew John HARVEY For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman Technician in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Corporal Steven Glenn KASPER For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Sergeant S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Task Force 12 Technical Collection Officer while deployed on Operation AUGURY from 23 October 2023 to 9 May 2024. Conspicuous Service Cross Captain Tina Louise BROWN CSM RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations ARGOS and RESOLUTE, from April 2024 to June 2024. Captain Andreas Marcus BUTTLER RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commander Fleet Information Warfare Force. Captain Thomas Edward DOHERTY RAN For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering. Commodore Edward James SEYMOUR RAN For outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of Navy capability. Commander Christopher Joseph SMITH RAN For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer 808 Squadron, and in the structural optimisation of the Fleet Air Arm. Lieutenant Colonel Liam CUNNINGHAM For outstanding achievement as the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter acquisition Project Manager. Lieutenant Colonel Tommy GAINS For outstanding achievement in advancing experimentation and learning in the Australian Army. Colonel Travis John GORDON CSM For outstanding achievement as Australia's Defence Adviser to Papua New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel Ashley John HICKS For outstanding devotion to duty, as Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in leadership and delivery of combat capability. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Anthony KING For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Sustainment, Army Headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Levon James LAMBERT For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrating strong leadership and judgement. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Michael MARKHAM CSM For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Development for the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing Program in Army Headquarters. Major David Dennis REES For outstanding achievement in training system capability development as Senior Instructor and Officer Commanding MRH90 and Utility Wing, School of Army Aviation. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan William WICK For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Major S For outstanding achievement in the field of training and development in Special Operations Command. Squadron Leader Darrin John LINDSAY CSM For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations as the Commander of Operation KUDU – E-7A Deployment to Europe from November 2023 to April 2024. Group Captain Adam Charles SABER For outstanding achievement in ensuring the development of a professional, resilient and effective P-8A capability as part of Number 11 Squadron. Squadron Leader Lisa Marie TONKINS For outstanding achievement as the Lead Airspace Planner for joint and collective training. Conspicuous Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Konrad KAZMIROWICZ CSM For meritorious achievement as an Operational Planner in the Indo-Pacific Operations Team, and lead planner for Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022 and 2023. Chief Petty Officer Richard Ian CULPAN For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Communications Specialist, Sea Training Group – Major Fleet Units. Lieutenant Commander Kieran Matthew DAVIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba. Captain Jennifer Ann GRAHAM RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations RESOLUTE and SAVILLE, from January 2024 to April 2024. Captain Samantha Mary JUCKEL RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Military Employment Classification Review Board. Leading Seaman Sara Emily RODWELL For meritorious devotion to duty through the adept application of her skills and leadership throughout her tenure in HMAS Dechaineaux as the Catering Supervisor. Commander Aaron David SCOTT RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of HMAS Watson. Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Anne SEMMENS For meritorious devotion to duty as a Navy Medic supporting Operations ASTUTE and QUICKSTEP in 2006 and Operation SLIPPER in 2011. Lieutenant Commander Nicole Cherie SORLIE RAN For meritorious achievement in the field of Navy people management. Warrant Officer Class One Dennis Alan BARLOW For meritorious achievement in guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and workforce management in the Joint Capabilities Group. Major Monika Eve BLACK-SINCLAIR For meritorious achievement in rotary wing capability management for Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major Joel Christopher BRAY For meritorious achievement in the continuous improvement in the safety and effectiveness of the Australian Army's advanced collective training. Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip John BROWN For meritorious achievement in the development of doctrine, ranges and training in Army's return to urban live-fire. Captain Benjamin John CORSINI For meritorious achievement in leading the design, development and implementation of the Engineer Works Environment. Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Christopher DAVIE For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Electronic Warfare capabilities in the Australian Army. Major Julie Adele DOHERTY For meritorious achievement in blood preparedness and clinical leadership as the Senior Medical Officer of the 2nd Health Battalion. Major Timothy Daniel DOUST For meritorious achievement in the reorganisation and enhancements of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme. Captain Holly Frances HAFNER For meritorious devotion to duty as the Adjutant of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Major Peter Anthony HARRISON For meritorious devotion to duty in the management of Army's operational records as the Staff Officer Grade Two Official Histories Collection Team of the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blaine HENRY For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Geospatial Intelligence capability for the Australian Army. Major Justin Glen LANGFORD For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding of the 1st Combat Service Support Team, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion. Major Angela Ruth MADDEN For meritorious devotion to duty in cyber training and capability development as the inaugural Executive Officer of the Defence Space and Cyber College. Corporal Meghan Ellen MANUZIC For meritorious achievement in non-warlike operations as the Medical Technician whilst deployed to the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines from April 2024 to June 2024. Sergeant Joanna Kathleen MORRIS For meritorious devotion to duty in the fields of personnel administration, financial management and provision of welfare support at the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Major Graeme Richard PALMER For meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of Conduct After Capture Wing and Unit Operations Officer at the Defence School of Intelligence. Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Thomas ROBINSON For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade One Command Support Trade and Training, Defence Command Support Training Centre. Sergeant James Kelly STEWART For meritorious achievement as a Royal Australian Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Private Tarlan Joshua WARD For meritorious achievement in the improvement of Data and Intelligence Analysis for the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Julian James WEST For meritorious achievement in the design, planning and conduct of advanced collective training for the 2nd (Australian) Division. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Ashlyn WILLIAMS For meritorious devotion to duty, as Brigade Major of the 3rd Brigade, in training and professionally developing junior staff officers and management of Brigade functions. Lieutenant Colonel M For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Remote and Autonomous Systems within Headquarters Special Operations Command. Wing Commander Stuart John BRIESE For meritorious achievement in advancing Australian Defence Force space power through contributions to space domain foundational thinking, education and training. Corporal Amy Kerry CLEMENTS For meritorious achievement in leading and contemporising Australian Defence Force Space Domain Awareness operations. Flight Sergeant Paul James DEVENISH For meritorious achievement in KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport maintenance and leadership development at Number 33 Squadron. Squadron Leader Steven Graham HALL For meritorious achievement in the fields of exercise and operational planning and Air Combat force generation for the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Ryan Jon HARDMAN For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Caitlin HULL For meritorious achievement in leadership, workforce reform and unit structural improvement as the Chief of Staff 1st Joint Movement Unit. Wing Commander Scott Morgan HYLAND For meritorious devotion to duty in advancing Special Purpose Aircraft capabilities, Very Important Person and C-17A Globemaster operations for the Australian Defence Force. Flight Sergeant Drew James MILLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing Defence Fuel Systems delivery, training and quality management for the Australian Defence Force. Leading Aircraftman Ivan Matthew MURPHY For meritorious achievement in the development of an agile command and control system at Number 1 Combat Communications Squadron. Sergeant David Jack O'TOOLE For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery and integration of enhanced physical security technologies. Squadron Leader Dawson Jan SCHUCK For meritorious devotion to duty in P 8A Poseidon capability development, test and evaluation governance and uncrewed aerial system testing for the Royal Australian Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Alexander James VOLLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing the capability, doctrine and interoperability of the F-35A Information and Mission Systems for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Perth Now
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
King's Birthday 2025 Military Honours List
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING'S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: AO Major General Colin KAROTAM For distinguished service as the Head of Military Strategic Planning, First Assistant Director General Expeditionary and Transnational Intelligence and Commander Defence Signals Intelligence and Cyber Command. Major General Wade Bradley STOTHART DSC AM CSC For distinguished service in leading strategic people capability innovation and reform within the Australian Defence Force. Air Vice-Marshal Barbara Ann COURTNEY AM For distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff roles. AM Rear Admiral Rachel Ann DURBIN CSC RAN For exceptional performance of duty in Royal Australian Navy senior Engineering and management positions. Commodore Anthony Michael KLENTHIS CSC RAN For exceptional service to the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Defence Force in strategic military workforce planning. Commodore Philip Mark STANFORD RAN For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in submarine capability development and military workforce planning. Major General Mark Christopher ASCOUGH CSC DSM For exceptional service to the development of the Australian Defence Force's intelligence capability as Commander 6th Brigade and as Director General Operations Intelligence. Brigadier Michelle Jane CAMPBELL For exceptional service to the Australian Army as the Deputy Commander of the 2nd (Australian) Division and as Commander of the 4th Brigade. Colonel Bradley Scott KILPATRICK CSC For exceptional service in the fields of governance, sensitive issues management and Defence adolescent learning. Brigadier Eamon Patrick LENAGHAN CSC For exceptional performance of duty as the Chief of Staff Headquarters Forces Command and Deputy Head of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce. Brigadier John-Paul OUVRIER For exceptional service across multiple leadership appointments in the acquisition and sustainment of vehicle, Joint Health and Joint Logistic capabilities within the Land Domain. Air Commodore Julie ADAMS CSC For exceptional service in personnel management and as the Commandant of the Australian Defence Force Academy. Warrant Officer Robert James STEEDMAN For exceptional service as a Combat Controller in the Royal Australian Air Force. OAM Chief Petty Officer Steven Edward ATKINS For meritorious performance of duty as a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Flight Senior Maintenance Sailor. Commander John William FLAGE RAN For meritorious service in Joint Data Networks and battlespace situational awareness. Commander John Leslie GILL RAN For meritorious service to the health, safety and wellbeing of Navy People. Chief Petty Officer Colin Thomas GLASTONBURY For meritorious performance of duty as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst and Acoustic Intelligence Specialist on submarine operations from 2002 to 2024. Commodore David William GREAVES RAN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy in senior leadership positions. Petty Officer Meg Alexandra MAGNUSON For meritorious performance of duty in personnel management for the Royal Australian Navy. Lieutenant Colonel Mark CHRISTOPHER For meritorious service as the Commander Northern Territory Australian Army Cadet Battalion. Warrant Officer Class One Tony CROFT For meritorious service in support of Australian Army Aviation. Major Michelle Elaine GRIFFITH For meritorious performance of duty as a Regimental Sergeant Major, the Commander of the Army Personnel Coordination Detachment - Northern Territory/Katherine and the Executive Officer of the 1st Combat Signal Regiment. Warrant Officer Class Two Colin Leonard HUGHES-SMITH For meritorious service as Alpha Company Training Warrant Officer and Drum Major of the Pipes and Drums, the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Major Dianne Lynne HUTCHINSON For meritorious performance of duty as the Nursing Officer and Mentor to the Australian Defence Force Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills Program. Warrant Officer Class One Scott Andrew KRUM For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment and the School of Infantry. Warrant Officer Class One Sean David MCELHINNEY For meritorious performance of duty as Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the School of Armour. Lieutenant Colonel William Michael MORRISON For meritorious performance of duty as a support planner on peacetime operations in Australia from June to July 2023 and as the operations campaign planner in Germany as part of the Security Response Team–Europe from April to September 2024. Warrant Officer Class One Craig Alan MURRAY For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 2nd General Health Battalion, 2nd Health Battalion, and 10th Force Support Battalion. Major Roger Wayne NIXON For meritorious service in the field of Land Vehicle Operations and safety improvement for Defence. Warrant Officer Class One David Andrew ROWE For meritorious service as the Regimental Sergeant Major, Australian Army Cadets. Corporal A For meritorious performance of duties across multiple operational commitments within the Middle East while deployed on Operations AUGURY, BEECH, CARNELIAN and in support of Operation HAWARDEN-CORGARFF during the period May 2023 to March 2024. Warrant Officer Class One M For meritorious service as a Regimental Sergeant Major in the 2nd (Australian) Division, the 1st (Australian) Division, and Special Operations Command. Group Captain David Charles ABRAHAM CSC For meritorious service in capability transition, disposal, and strategic infrastructure development for the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Tai KOHN For meritorious service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Logistics Officer. Squadron Leader Aaron Christopher THORPE For meritorious service to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of Air-Land Integration and Air Battle Management capability modernisation. Warrant Officer Michael James WARD For meritorious service in advancing Air Force agile command and control, interoperability and situational awareness capabilities. CDS Warrant Officer Class Two Andrew John HARVEY For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman Technician in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Corporal Steven Glenn KASPER For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as a CH-47D Chinook Aircrewman in Medium Lift Helicopter Troop, Rotary Wing Group - Six, Task Group 633.7, Operation SLIPPER on 30 May 2011. Sergeant S For distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations as the Task Force 12 Technical Collection Officer while deployed on Operation AUGURY from 23 October 2023 to 9 May 2024. Conspicuous Service Cross Captain Tina Louise BROWN CSM RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Hobart on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations ARGOS and RESOLUTE, from April 2024 to June 2024. Captain Andreas Marcus BUTTLER RAN For outstanding achievement as the Commander Fleet Information Warfare Force. Captain Thomas Edward DOHERTY RAN For outstanding achievement as the Director Training Authority - Engineering. Commodore Edward James SEYMOUR RAN For outstanding achievement and leadership in the field of Navy capability. Commander Christopher Joseph SMITH RAN For outstanding achievement as Commanding Officer 808 Squadron, and in the structural optimisation of the Fleet Air Arm. Lieutenant Colonel Liam CUNNINGHAM For outstanding achievement as the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter acquisition Project Manager. Lieutenant Colonel Tommy GAINS For outstanding achievement in advancing experimentation and learning in the Australian Army. Colonel Travis John GORDON CSM For outstanding achievement as Australia's Defence Adviser to Papua New Guinea. Lieutenant Colonel Ashley John HICKS For outstanding devotion to duty, as Commanding Officer 2nd Cavalry Regiment, in leadership and delivery of combat capability. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Anthony KING For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Sustainment, Army Headquarters. Lieutenant Colonel Levon James LAMBERT For outstanding achievement as the Commanding Officer of the 7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, demonstrating strong leadership and judgement. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Michael MARKHAM CSM For outstanding achievement as the Staff Officer Grade One Development for the Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing Program in Army Headquarters. Major David Dennis REES For outstanding achievement in training system capability development as Senior Instructor and Officer Commanding MRH90 and Utility Wing, School of Army Aviation. Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan William WICK For outstanding devotion to duty as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Major S For outstanding achievement in the field of training and development in Special Operations Command. Squadron Leader Darrin John LINDSAY CSM For outstanding achievement in non-warlike operations as the Commander of Operation KUDU – E-7A Deployment to Europe from November 2023 to April 2024. Group Captain Adam Charles SABER For outstanding achievement in ensuring the development of a professional, resilient and effective P-8A capability as part of Number 11 Squadron. Squadron Leader Lisa Marie TONKINS For outstanding achievement as the Lead Airspace Planner for joint and collective training. Conspicuous Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Konrad KAZMIROWICZ CSM For meritorious achievement as an Operational Planner in the Indo-Pacific Operations Team, and lead planner for Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022 and 2023. Chief Petty Officer Richard Ian CULPAN For meritorious devotion to duty as the Fleet Chief Petty Officer Electronics Technician Communications Specialist, Sea Training Group – Major Fleet Units. Lieutenant Commander Kieran Matthew DAVIS RAN For meritorious achievement as the Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer in HMAS Toowoomba. Captain Jennifer Ann GRAHAM RAN For meritorious achievement as the Commanding Officer of HMAS Warramunga on Regional Presence Deployment and Operations RESOLUTE and SAVILLE, from January 2024 to April 2024. Captain Samantha Mary JUCKEL RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Military Employment Classification Review Board. Leading Seaman Sara Emily RODWELL For meritorious devotion to duty through the adept application of her skills and leadership throughout her tenure in HMAS Dechaineaux as the Catering Supervisor. Commander Aaron David SCOTT RAN For meritorious devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of HMAS Watson. Chief Petty Officer Rebecca Anne SEMMENS For meritorious devotion to duty as a Navy Medic supporting Operations ASTUTE and QUICKSTEP in 2006 and Operation SLIPPER in 2011. Lieutenant Commander Nicole Cherie SORLIE RAN For meritorious achievement in the field of Navy people management. Warrant Officer Class One Dennis Alan BARLOW For meritorious achievement in guided weapon and explosive ordnance test and workforce management in the Joint Capabilities Group. Major Monika Eve BLACK-SINCLAIR For meritorious achievement in rotary wing capability management for Army and the Australian Defence Force. Major Joel Christopher BRAY For meritorious achievement in the continuous improvement in the safety and effectiveness of the Australian Army's advanced collective training. Warrant Officer Class Two Phillip John BROWN For meritorious achievement in the development of doctrine, ranges and training in Army's return to urban live-fire. Captain Benjamin John CORSINI For meritorious achievement in leading the design, development and implementation of the Engineer Works Environment. Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Christopher DAVIE For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Electronic Warfare capabilities in the Australian Army. Major Julie Adele DOHERTY For meritorious achievement in blood preparedness and clinical leadership as the Senior Medical Officer of the 2nd Health Battalion. Major Timothy Daniel DOUST For meritorious achievement in the reorganisation and enhancements of the Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme. Captain Holly Frances HAFNER For meritorious devotion to duty as the Adjutant of the 1st Recruit Training Battalion. Major Peter Anthony HARRISON For meritorious devotion to duty in the management of Army's operational records as the Staff Officer Grade Two Official Histories Collection Team of the Australian Army. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Blaine HENRY For meritorious achievement in the development of Land Geospatial Intelligence capability for the Australian Army. Major Justin Glen LANGFORD For meritorious devotion to duty as the Officer Commanding of the 1st Combat Service Support Team, 9th Combat Service Support Battalion. Major Angela Ruth MADDEN For meritorious devotion to duty in cyber training and capability development as the inaugural Executive Officer of the Defence Space and Cyber College. Corporal Meghan Ellen MANUZIC For meritorious achievement in non-warlike operations as the Medical Technician whilst deployed to the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines from April 2024 to June 2024. Sergeant Joanna Kathleen MORRIS For meritorious devotion to duty in the fields of personnel administration, financial management and provision of welfare support at the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment. Major Graeme Richard PALMER For meritorious achievement as the Senior Instructor of Conduct After Capture Wing and Unit Operations Officer at the Defence School of Intelligence. Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Thomas ROBINSON For meritorious devotion to duty as Staff Officer Grade One Command Support Trade and Training, Defence Command Support Training Centre. Sergeant James Kelly STEWART For meritorious achievement as a Royal Australian Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment. Private Tarlan Joshua WARD For meritorious achievement in the improvement of Data and Intelligence Analysis for the Australian Defence Force. Lieutenant Colonel Julian James WEST For meritorious achievement in the design, planning and conduct of advanced collective training for the 2nd (Australian) Division. Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Ashlyn WILLIAMS For meritorious devotion to duty, as Brigade Major of the 3rd Brigade, in training and professionally developing junior staff officers and management of Brigade functions. Lieutenant Colonel M For meritorious devotion to duty as the Staff Officer Grade Two Remote and Autonomous Systems within Headquarters Special Operations Command. Wing Commander Stuart John BRIESE For meritorious achievement in advancing Australian Defence Force space power through contributions to space domain foundational thinking, education and training. Corporal Amy Kerry CLEMENTS For meritorious achievement in leading and contemporising Australian Defence Force Space Domain Awareness operations. Flight Sergeant Paul James DEVENISH For meritorious achievement in KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport maintenance and leadership development at Number 33 Squadron. Squadron Leader Steven Graham HALL For meritorious achievement in the fields of exercise and operational planning and Air Combat force generation for the Australian Defence Force. Squadron Leader Ryan Jon HARDMAN For meritorious achievement in aircraft engineering and leadership in the delivery of Air Combat and Electronic Attack capability within the Royal Australian Air Force. Squadron Leader Caitlin HULL For meritorious achievement in leadership, workforce reform and unit structural improvement as the Chief of Staff 1st Joint Movement Unit. Wing Commander Scott Morgan HYLAND For meritorious devotion to duty in advancing Special Purpose Aircraft capabilities, Very Important Person and C-17A Globemaster operations for the Australian Defence Force. Flight Sergeant Drew James MILLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing Defence Fuel Systems delivery, training and quality management for the Australian Defence Force. Leading Aircraftman Ivan Matthew MURPHY For meritorious achievement in the development of an agile command and control system at Number 1 Combat Communications Squadron. Sergeant David Jack O'TOOLE For meritorious devotion to duty in the delivery and integration of enhanced physical security technologies. Squadron Leader Dawson Jan SCHUCK For meritorious devotion to duty in P 8A Poseidon capability development, test and evaluation governance and uncrewed aerial system testing for the Royal Australian Air Force. Flight Lieutenant Alexander James VOLLER For meritorious achievement in enhancing the capability, doctrine and interoperability of the F-35A Information and Mission Systems for the Royal Australian Air Force.
