Karla Sewell-Blacklock
“Reconciliation, to me, is about bridging now to next by creating pathways, breaking cycles, and choosing healing through truth-telling and acceptance of the past. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but together we are heading in the right direction.” – Karla Sewell-Blacklock Karla Sewell-Blacklock BiripiCorporalIndigenous Liaison OfficerAirbase Operations SquadronRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence MedalRoyal Australian […]…
Jason Enchong
“We are modern warriors with Traditional values. We are here walking in the footsteps and building on the shoulders of the giants who came before us.” – Jason Enchong Jason Enchong Mer (Murray) and Erub (Darnley) Islands – Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait)Ngāti Whātua Māori tribe – Aotearoa (New Zealand) Flying OfficerIndigenous Liaison OfficerRoyal Australian Air […]…
Aimee McCartney
“I honour my family’s service to this country, and I am proud to continue this legacy.” – Aimee McCartney Aimee McCartney Taungurung, Wotjobuluk, Wemba Wemba and Boon Wurrung womanFlight LieutenantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Defence Medal “I am a proud Taungurung, Wotjobaluk, Wemba Wemba and Boon Wurrung woman from Victoria, and I am the […]…
Don Taylor
“Education is the Key to success – through learning we can achieve; as author Brian Herbert says, ‘The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill, and the willingness to learn is a choice.’ So, ‘Never’ stop learning.” – Don Taylor Don Taylor Kalkadoon ManWarrant OfficerRoyal Australian Air ForceSenior Indigenous […]…
Tjiangu Thomas
“Strength doesn’t have to be loud and belligerent.” – Tjiangu Thomas Tjiangu Thomas Torres StraitAircraftmanRoyal Australian Air Force…
Ronald Schultz
“Serving country as a proud Wiradjuri man has been an honour and privilege to carry on family tradition.” – Ronald Schultz Ronald Schultz Wiradjuri Ngunnawal ManCorporalRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Active Service Medal with clasps Iraq 2003 and ICATIraq MedalAustralian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East OperationDefence Long Service Medal with 1st claspAustralian […]…
Rachael (Ellem) Hopkins
“I serve for my country and advocate for my people, just like my ancestors did for me. I am proud of my family and strive to learn more everyday about culture and country.” – Rachael (Ellem) Hopkins Rachael (Ellem) Hopkins GamilaroSergeantRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Service Medal with clasp SinaiAustralian Defence MedalMultinational Force and […]…
Mick Pittman
“I joined the RAAF to ‘get out of town’ as I saw no future there for me. However, I had a most wonderful and exciting career. I would have stayed-on for many years more but my wife and I wanted our children to be able to complete high school in one school. I would encourage […]…
Jermaine Ostrofski
“We are strong, we’ve survived this long. So, don’t hold back, follow your dreams and chase those goals. And always: Stay Deadly, Stay Proud, Stay Strong.” – Jermaine Ostrofski Jermaine Ostrofski Wulli Wulli, Waka WakaOfficer CadetIntelligence Officer TraineeAustralian Defence Force AcademyRoyal Australian Air Force ConstableNorthern Territory Police Force Medals NT Police Valour Medal 2024 – […]…
John Scrutton
“I wish I had found a place where the hand of man has never set foot yet…I would have built a little cabin and left the world behind…” – John Scrutton John Scrutton Wulwulam and Woolwonga PeopleCorporalAir Frame FitterRoyal Australian Air Force Medals Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp SE AsiaDefence Force Service MedalAustralian Defence […]…