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Air Vice-Marshal Joe Iervasi joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1985 and retired in September 2022 after almost 38 years of continuous service. During his career, Air Vice-Marshal Iervasi, served as a fighter pilot both in Australia and on exchange with the Royal Air Force in the mid-90s. He completed numerous staff and command appointments including Commanding Officer No 3 Squadron, Officer Commanding No 81 Wing, Director General Air Operations, and his final post as Air Commander Australia.

Air Vice-Marshal accumulated over 3,000 hours operating fast jet aircraft including the F/A-18 Hornet and Tornado F-3. For his service he has been awarded the Medal in the Order of Australia (2009), Australian Active Service Medal (Balkans and ICAT Clasps), Afghanistan Medal, Defence Long Service Medal with Fourth Clasp, and the Australian Defence Medal. He was appointed a Member in the Order of Australia in 2016 and in June 2020 was awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for outstanding achieving as the Commander of Joint Task Force 633.

Since leaving the Royal Australian Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Iervasi has undertaken consultancy work with Government Departments, is a member of several advisory and charitable boards, and continues to provide service through the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves.

Wing Commander Deanna Nott is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in public relations and strategic communication. Her expertise spans the Defence industry, technology and medical research sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bond University and a Master of Defence Studies from the University of New South Wales. Deanna is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Her career highlights include significant roles in both private and public sectors, with key positions in the Department of Defence and local government. Deanna founded Wings Public Relations in 2016, focused on driving substantial education and awareness campaigns.

An active Royal Australian Air Force Wing Commander Reservist since 1994, Deanna has received several commendations for her service, including a Chief of the Defence Force Commendation in 2020. Her contributions to the field have been recognised with numerous accolades, such as the National Women in Defence Award in 2023 and the Defence Industry Marketing Communications Professional of the Year in 2022.

Deanna is a passionate mentor and influencer in the communication field, Vice President of the Air Force Association and actively participates in the Australian Industry and Defence Network. Her husband Patric served as an Air Force Pilot for 13 years. They have two children, a daughter, who is studying Medicine and joined the RAAF in 2023, and a son who will soon attend university.