After 12 years’ service in Royal Australian Air Force, former Flight Lieutenant Paolo Neri has transitioned to civilian life and self-employment.

Kellie Davis served in the Royal Australian Air Force from 2008–2019 as an Air Combat Officer and an Aviation Instructor at the School of Air Warfare.

Former Leading Seaman Chris Burrell joined the military because he wanted to challenge himself and travel the world.

The transition from serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to civilian life is different for each person. For Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) veteran, Gus Campbell, his transition was made easier by finding people who had been through the journey before and could provide valuable advice.

Leading Seaman Roger Dalby joined the Royal Australian Navy in July 1968 to experience life outside Alice Springs, and to travel the world.

Vietnam veteran, Kevin Morley, started his career as a Sapper in the Australian Army, after 21 years of fulltime service he discharged as a Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2).

Timothy Drake, who grew up in Tasmania, was keen to take on a trade after finishing school but was finding it hard to find employment.

For Claire Woodwell, since leaving the Australian Defence Force (ADF) she has gone ahead in leaps and bounds with her career and study.

After eight years in the Navy, former Able Seaman Clearance Diver, John De Noune is grabbing his board and heading back to the beach.

Dr Kerry Summerscales first joined the Army in 1990 and after 30 years, she made the decision to leave the military. She spent the last 9 years of her military career as a medical officer.