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Mark Binskin was born on 20 March, 1960 in Sydney, is an A royal australian air force air marshal. Discover Mark Binskin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 20 March, 1960
Birthday 20 March
Birthplace Sydney
Nationality Australia

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1960

Air Chief Marshal Mark Donald Binskin, (born 20 March 1960) is a former senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Binskin was born on 20 March 1960 in Sydney and grew up in Campbelltown, New South Wales.

He attended Campbelltown Public School, and completed secondary schooling at Hurlstone Agricultural High School.

1978

Binskin joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in May 1978, and on completion of flying training was posted to fly A-4G Skyhawk aircraft at Naval Air Station HMAS Albatross.

1982

In January 1982, he was selected as the first RAN pilot to undergo an exchange with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), flying Mirage III aircraft.

1984

On completion of this exchange, and with the disbanding of the Navy's fixed wing capability, he transferred to the RAAF in 1984.

1998

Binskin served as the Commanding Officer of No. 77 Squadron at Williamtown during the period 1998 and 1999, and later Commander of Air Combat Group from 2004 until 2005.

Binskin's flying qualifications include Fighter Combat Instructor and Tactical Reconnaissance Pilot.

Additionally, he has served as the RAAF F/A-18 Hornet Demonstration Pilot, and in this position represented the RAAF throughout Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand, and has over 3,500 hours in single-seat fighter aircraft.

He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for his performance in these two positions.

2003

During the Australian contribution to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Binskin served as Chief of Staff at Headquarters Australian Theatre.

Following this, he served as the first dedicated non-United States Air Force Director of the US Central Air Force Combined Air and Space Operations Centre, where he was responsible for the conduct of all Coalition air operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (ADF operations Catalyst and Slipper).

For his leadership capabilities in this appointment, he was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service.

2007

Binskin was appointed to the position of Air Commander Australia on 26 July 2007.

2008

He served as Chief of Air Force (2008–11), Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2011–14), and Chief of the Defence Force from June 2014 until his retirement in July 2018.

He assumed the position of Chief of the Air Force (CAF) on 4 July 2008; upon assuming this appointment, he was promoted to air marshal on 4 July 2008.

2010

Binskin was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2010 Queens Birthday Honours for distinguished service to the Australian Defence Force in senior command and staff appointments.

He has additionally been honoured with Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal, and the Gugseon Medal of the Order of National Security Merit from South Korea.

2011

On 1 June 2011, it was announced that Binskin would be appointed Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) from 4 July for a term of three years in the Defence leadership change over.

2014

For his "eminent service to the Australian Defence Force" as CAF and VCDF, Binskin was advanced to a Companion of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Australia Day Honours.

On 4 April 2014, Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced that Binskin will take over as Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) when General David Hurley's term expires on 4 July 2014 and the current Chief of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs will replace him as VCDF.

The change of command occurred slightly earlier than advised, with Binskin promoted to air chief marshal and appointed CDF during a ceremony on 30 June.

Binskin is married to Gitte.

They have two sons.

His interests include camping, motor sports, dancing and motorcycle riding.

2020

In February 2020 he was appointed as a Commissioner and Chairman of the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements.

He is the current chair of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia.