Stephen Chappell

Stephen Chappell
Born1975 (age 48–49)
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchRoyal Australian Air Force
Years of service1993–present
RankAir Marshal
Commands heldChief of Air Force (2024–)
Head Military Strategic Commitments (2022–24)
No. 82 Wing RAAF (2018–20)
No. 1 Squadron RAAF (2013–16)
Battles/warsIraq War
War against the Islamic State
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Conspicuous Service Cross
Medal of the Order of Australia
Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
RelationsGreg Chappell (father)

Air Marshal Stephen Gareth Chappell, DSC, CSC, OAM (born 1975) is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), currently serving as the Chief of Air Force. He joined the RAAF through the Australian Defence Force Academy in 1993 and gained his pilot's wings in 1998. He has deployed on Operations Falconer and Okra to Iraq, and has commanded No. 1 Squadron RAAF (2013–16) and No. 82 Wing RAAF (2018–20). He served as Head Military Strategic Commitments from July 2022 to June 2024, and was appointed Chief of Air Force on 3 July 2024.


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