Air Marshal Glen Braz AM CSC DSM

Air Marshal Glen Braz joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1987 and is currently the Chief of Joint Capabilities, where he leads space and cyber domains, logistics and national support functions. A pilot by background, he graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science (Physics) and completed pilot training in 1991.

He began his operational career flying the F‑111C with No. 1 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, later qualifying as a Flying Instructor on the PC‑9 and Macchi. Returning to No. 1 Squadron and graduating as a Fighter Combat Instructor, he served as Weapons and Reconnaissance Flight Commander and deployed to the Combined Air Operations Centre in support of Middle East operations.

Air Marshal Braz has held key command and capability roles, including Commanding Officer No. 1 Squadron, where he led the introduction of the Super Hornet into Australian service, and leadership of the EA‑18G Growler capability transition. In 2015, he deployed as Commander Australian Air Task Group – Middle East Region, earning the Distinguished Service Medal, and later commanded No. 82 Wing.

His senior appointments include Deputy Director Air-Land Integration; Air Staff Officer Plans and Operations at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C; Commander Air Force Training Group, where he oversaw major training reforms including the introduction of the PC‑21 and establishment of Air and Ground Academies; Director General Military Strategic Commitments; and as the senior ranking Australian Defence Force Officer at the Australian Signals Directorate. He subsequently served as Deputy Chief of Air Force and Air Commander Australia.

Air Marshal Braz holds a Bachelor of Science, Advanced Diploma of Aviation, and a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies. He is a Vincent Fairfax Fellow, completed the Australian and Command staff college in 2006, and later completed the Senior Managers Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Advanced Management Program. The Air Marshal is married to Charnie and has 2 wonderful daughters.