Stephen Chappell | |
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.jpg) Chappell in August 2024 | |
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1993–present |
| Rank | Air Marshal |
| Commands | Chief of Air Force (2024–) Head Military Strategic Commitments (2022–24) No. 82 Wing RAAF (2018–20) No. 1 Squadron RAAF (2013–16) |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War against the Islamic State |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Conspicuous Service Cross Medal of the Order of Australia Meritorious Service Medal (United States) |
| Relations | Greg 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.