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Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur, centre, and BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, back, conduct a maritime cooperative activity with HMAS Toowoomba during a regional presence deployment. Story by Squadron Leader Bel Culley.

Partnerships strengthened in the Philippines

01/12/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 298 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, No. 11 Squadron, P-8A Poseidon, Philippine Navy, Regional Presence Deployment

The Philippines and Australia share a longstanding and deep defence relationship – working side by side for more than 70

HMAS Stalwart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter ‘Boomerang’ conducts a vertical replenishment while the ship conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Adding fuel to the fleet

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 240 Views 0 Comments HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, MH-60R Seahawk, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Two Australian warships contributed to the high tempo of a Japan-led maritime exercise in the Philippine Sea. CAPTION: HMAS Stalwart’s embarked

From left, Able Seaman Hayden Beaver, Lieutenant Ben Page and Lieutenant Commander Matthew Urquhart on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane during Exercise Annualex. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Canberra connections on board Brisbane

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 174 Views 0 Comments Exercise Annualex, HMAS Brisbane

The sailors and officers in HMAS Brisbane are a tight-knit family who work, train and travel the world together. CAPTION: From

Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley presents a group commendation to MH-60R Technical Training – Seahawk Simulation Warfare Centre at HMAS Albatross, Nowra. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photo by Leading Seaman Carlos Chu.

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Seahawk technical training staff commended

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 173 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, MH-60R Seahawk, Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre (SSWC)

Technical staff from the Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre (SSWC) in HMAS Albatross were recently presented with a Chief of Navy

Leading Seaman Ruben Villis marshals personnel from JS Sazanami’s embarked Super Auk helicopter as it prepares to take-off from HMAS Brisbane during a cross-deck in the Philippine Sea as part of Exercise Nichi Gou Trident. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Countries go from strength to strength

30/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 160 Views 0 Comments Exercise Nichi Gou Trident (NGT), HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Toowoomba, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment

Naval and air assets from the ADF recently joined forces with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) for Exercise Nichi

Petty Officer Jenna Shiel and Leading Seaman Amanda Bourke receive a V8 Super Car hot lap in recognition of their service for their voluntary support of the veteran community. Story by Lieutenant Rebeca Williamson.

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Hot lap a career highlight

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 510 Views 0 Comments Tickford Racing

Squeezing into the roll cage of a Monster Energy Gen3 Mustang and hitting speeds of up to 242km/h is not an

A soldier rests on arms during a service marking the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial in Adelaide. Story by Pilot Officer Shanea Zeegers . Photo by Sergeant Nicci Freeman.

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10th anniversary of Indigenous war memorial

24/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 398 Views 0 Comments Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial, Governor-General, Indigenous

ADF members from the Adelaide region have joined with members of the Indigenous and veteran’s community and the broader Adelaide

Leading Seaman Kalani Brinkmeier (left) and Able Seaman Samuel Speakman from HMAS Toowoomba on the flight deck during flying operation as part of Operation Argos. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Toowoomba supports North Korea sanctions – sailors hurt

21/11/202321/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 481 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Argos, Regional Presence Deployment, united Nations Security Council

The crew of HMAS Toowoomba have supported United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea during a regional presence deployment.

ADV Cape Capricorn's seaboat is recovered with the help of Private Crosher under the guidance of the davit operator, Leading Seaman Matthew Anderson, during a sea-experience day.

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Army sea riders get valuable exposure

17/11/202319/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 706 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, ADV Cape Capricorn, HMAS Coonawarra, Maritime Border Command

Personnel from Army’s 1st Brigade, Maritime Border Command and HMAS Coonawarra embarked one of Navy’s newest assets – ADV Cape

This year’s ADF Cyber Skills Association’s capstone Cyber Skills Challenge is expected to have more than 1000 competitors from November 20 to 24. Photo by Tim Standing.

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Personnel test their cyber skills

17/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 480 Views 0 Comments ADF Cyber Skills Challenge

More than 1000 competitors are expected to join this year’s ADF Cyber Skills Association’s (CSA) capstone Cyber Skills Challenge (CSC).

Members from Australia’s Federation Guard prepare for a ceremonial sunset during the Sea Power Conference closing ceremony in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ben Willee. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Navy happy with Indo-Pacific Expo 2023

16/11/202316/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 587 Views 0 Comments Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Navy, Sea Power Conference

Naval and maritime experts from the across the globe gathered in Sydney from November 7 to 9 for the Indo-Pacific

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond and his wife Jodi Hammond with NCIS actor Todd Lasance, and NCIS: Sydney actors, at the show's Sydney launch. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Royal Australian Navy’s key role in new TV series

16/11/202317/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 611 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

Navy people, ships and aircraft added authenticity and action to NCIS: Sydney, the first international edition of the highly successful

Navy Chaplain Bradley Galvin addresses HMAS Toowoomba ship’s company as they commemorate Remembrance Day in the East China Sea during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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HMAS Toowoomba united in remembrance

16/11/202317/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 427 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, HMAS Toowoomba, Last Post, Remembrance Day

The Last Post sounded aboard HMAS Toowoomba at 11am on November 11 for the 2023 Remembrance Day ceremony, led by

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Solemn service in Solomons

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 525 Views 0 Comments AFP, HMAS Choules, Pacific Games, Remembrance Day, Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, Solomon Islands

With the poignant sound of the Last Post echoing throughout the ship, HMAS Choules took an operational pause to conduct

Information systems specialist Seaman Kyle Bergan, left, and communications specialist Seaman Alex Meiklejohn conduct a fault-finding exercise in the communication centre simulator. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Cinaed Finall. Photos by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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New era for information systems training

16/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 390 Views 0 Comments Communications and Information Systems – Information Systems (CIS-I), Defence Force School of Signals, HMAS Cerberus

Following six months of intensive training, the first initial-entry streamed Communications and Information Systems – Information Systems (CIS-I) sailors will

HMAS Toowoomba personnel stand at ease at the forecastle as the ship arrives at Busan Naval Base, South Korea, for Exercise Haedoli Wallaby. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Dolphins and wallabies unite in South Korea

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 973 Views 0 Comments Exercise Haedoli Wallaby, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, P-8A Poseidon, Republic of Korea Navy

In waters near Ulsan, naval and air assets from Australia and South Korea combined to test maritime warfare skills and build

A HMAS Adelaide sailor helps a student from Navy Life Experience with fire hose operations during the inaugural Navy Life Expo in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

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Young Australians get on board exciting careers

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 772 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Adelaide, Navy Life Expo (NavyLifeX), recruitment, Sea Power Conference

Thousands of people had the opportunity to learn about life in the Navy at the inaugural Navy Life Expo (NavyLifeX23)

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Shared connection to sea and country

10/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 470 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Indigenous, Sea Power Conference

The close connection Navy has with the Saltwater people of Blue Mud Bay was honoured when artist and Madarrpa clan

From left, Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, Leading Seaman Mara Johnsen and Able Seaman Quinn Beggs at the launch of the Navy Mastery Career Pathways during Indo-Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

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Navy transforming career pathways

10/11/202313/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 493 Views 0 Comments Mastery Career Pathways (MCP), Sea Power Conference

Navy will change the way it trains and prepares its people, placing a focus on career flexibility and life-long learning

USS Rafael Peralta leads a formation sail with HMCS Ottowa, HMAS Brisbane and JS Akebono during Exercise Noble Caribou in the South China Sea. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo from Royal Canadian Navy.

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Friendships flourish on Indo-Pacific deployment

07/11/202308/11/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 716 Views 0 Comments Exercise Bersama Lima, Exercise Haedoli Wallaby, Exercise Noble Caribou, HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Stalwart, HMAS Toowoomba, MH-60R Seahawk, Regional Presence Deployment

A Royal Australian Navy task group is deepening ties with friends, partners and allies across the Indo-Pacific as it continues

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