Jonathan Earley

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Jonathan Earley
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchRoyal Australian Navy
Years of service1990–present
RankRear Admiral
Commands heldFleet Command (2022–)
HMAS Adelaide (2017–18)
HMAS Ballarat (2011–12)
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsConspicuous Service Cross
Commendation for Distinguished Service

Rear Admiral Jonathan Paul Earley, CSC is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), serving as the Commander Australian Fleet since 28 June 2022. He joined the RAN as a maritime warfare officer in January 1990.[1]

Naval career

As part of the 2017 Australia Day Honours, Earley was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for "outstanding achievement and devotion to duty in maritime operational and humanitarian response planning and deployment."[2]

References

  1. ^ "Commodore Jonathan Earley". Department of Defence. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Conspicuous Service Cross". Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
Military offices
Preceded by
Rear Admiral Mark Hammond
Commander Australian Fleet
2022–present
Incumbent