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Manus Island

An Australian Army vehicle reception party from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment move stores from HMPNGS Cape Gloucester onto Manus Island, in support of Exercise Puk Puk 2023. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Pacific partners ensure smooth delivery to Manus Island

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2221 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Manus Island, PNGDF

Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, HMPNGS Cape Gloucester and the Australian Army’s 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment have transferred essential stores to

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Commanding Officer HMPNGS Cape Gloucester Lieutenant Bryan Pohai, left, reunites with old friend, ADV Reliant Naval Liaison Officer Lieutenant Commander Brenton-James Glover, alongside at Manus Island. Story. by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.
ADF People Videos 

Old friends reunite in PNG

27/07/202327/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2099 Views 0 Comments Australian Defence Vessel Reliant, Manus Island, Papua New Guinea

The intertwining careers of two naval officers from neighbouring countries demonstrates the value of enduring relationships and friendship. CAPTION: Commanding

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Manus Island Regional Processing Centre (MIRPC) staff board an Australian landing craft Lombrum Naval Base, Manus Island. Photo by Sergeant W Guthrie.
Australian News Overseas Pacific 

Australia to upgrade PNG navy base on Manus Island

25/09/201825/09/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5878 Views 2 Comments Manus Island

Australia will invest millions of dollars in upgrading wharf facilities on Manus Island ahead of the gifting of new patrol

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