Barbara Courtney Explained

Barbara Courtney
Allegiance:Australia
Branch:Royal Australian Air Force
Rank:Air Vice Marshal
Commands:Head Royal Commission Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce (2021–)
Surveillance and Response Group RAAF (2019–21)

Multi National Base Tarin Kot (2011–12)
Battles:Operation Helpem Fren
War in Afghanistan
Iraq War
War against the Islamic State
Awards:Member of the Order of Australia
Legion of Merit (United States)
Army Commendation Medal (United States)

Air Vice Marshal Barbara Ann Courtney, is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. A Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller, Courtney has commanded Multi National Base Tarin Kot (2011–12), United Nations Command–Rear (2014–16),[1] and the Surveillance and Response Group RAAF (2019–21).[2] She has served on operations in the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan and Iraq, and was Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Accordion from 2018 to 2019. Courtney was appointed Head Royal Commission Defence and Veteran Suicide Taskforce in 2021.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The United Nations Command (Rear) change of Command. 26 January 2016. Yokota Air Base. 23 March 2022.
  2. News: Change of Command for Surveillance and Response Group. News and events. Royal Australian Air Force. 23 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee: Defence Portfolio. Parliament of Australia. 27 October 2021. 23 March 2022.