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A scene from the Commissioning Ceremony for HMS Anson at Barrow, UK, 31 August 2022. UK MoD photo by Corporal Tim Hammond.

Aussie submariners to train on UK nuclear sub

01/09/202201/09/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2663 Views 1 Comment Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace have announced that Royal Australian Navy submariners

Leanne Caban (centre) with the captain, Stephen Smith, and crew of HMAS Courage after participating in the Battle of the Boats at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

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Navy drops anchor for outback regatta

31/08/202211/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1437 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Coonawarra, Navy Band

Royal Australian Navy sailors from both South Australia and the Northern Territory reinvigorated a long-standing tradition when they converged on

Able Seaman Manuel Grundy-Quay runs the ball as the Navy Tridents play Fire and Rescue NSW in the Community Cup Rugby League game at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Trident rookies under fire

31/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1325 Views 0 Comments

Fire and Rescue NSW were too strong for the Navy Tridents in a tough encounter at the annual Community Cup.

Pacific support vessel Reliant conducts a water display in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge after a formation entry into Sydney Harbour with MV Mercator, and Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel MV Sycamore. Story by Commander Mark Massie. Photos by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Three National Support Squadron vessels visit Sydney together

26/08/202228/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1872 Views 0 Comments EC-135, National Support Squadron, No. 723 Squadron

For the first time, the National Support Squadron had an opportunity to have three of its ships in Sydney Harbour

WW2 veterans Harold “Hiram” Ristrom and Margaret Hattersley receive handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valour Foundation during a lunch held at the Bentleigh RSL, Victoria. Story by Corporal Melina Young. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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WW2 veterans honoured for valour

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1441 Views 0 Comments HMAS Kanimbla, RSL, WWII

Three World War 2 Navy veterans instrumental in supporting General Douglas MacArthur’s return to the Philippines, cracking enemy codes, and

Royal Australian Navy Gender, Peace and Security Adviser Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, left, during the Pacific Partnership 2022 closing ceremony in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1682 Views 0 Comments Navy Band, Pacific Partnership, USNS Mercy

As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contingent farewelled the United

HMA Ships Canberra, Warramunga and Supply sail in formation with USS Abraham Lincoln, JS Izumo, USS Mobile Bay, USS Spruance, USS Gridley, JS Takanami, and USS Sampson in the Pacific Ocean. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Liam Sulley.

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HMAS Canberra home from 3-month Pacific deployment

26/08/202227/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2296 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, HMAS Warramunga, MV-22 Osprey, Regional Presence Deployment, RIMPAC, Sri Lankan Marines

After almost three months at sea on a regional presence deployment through the Pacific, HMAS Canberra is heading back to

Commander Patricia Kemp, Lieutenant Commander Wesley Truscott, President of Nauru Lionel Aingimea, Dr Helen Cheney and Commanding Officer HMAS Canberra Captain Jace Hutchison on board Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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President’s thanks for making Nauru safer

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1782 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Render Safe

The President of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea, thanked the Royal Australian Navy for its efforts on Operation Render Safe during a visit to

Lieutenant Commander Siobhan Sturdy guides Midshipman Kane Kasemchainan through a virtual training demonstrator at the Australian Defence Force Academy open day. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill.

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ADFA open day well attended

23/08/202225/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2093 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Australian Defence Force Academy

Prospective students, trainee officers, friends, families and the local Canberra community experienced the vibrancy of the Australian Defence Force Academy

The emblem of the 75th anniversary of Australian peacekeeping.

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Keeping the peace for 75 years

23/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1570 Views 1 Comment Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, UN Peacekeeping

A national commemorative service recognising the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping operations will be held in Canberra on

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HMAS Sydney missile fire on regional deployment

19/08/202223/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3042 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply, HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer, HMAS Sydney, displayed its sophisticated naval combat capabilities while participating in Exercise Pacific Dragon

Phil Clifford from the Defence Industry Pathways Program stands in front of HMAS Toowoomba, the seventh Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy. Story by Phillip Morton. Photo by Simon Casson.

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Reaping the rewards of pathways program

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1294 Views 0 Comments Defence Industry Pathways Program (DIPP)

The Defence Industry Pathways Program’s (DIPP) first two intakes have completed their training, marking an important first milestone in their

Captain Dylan Conway from the 6th Battallion, Royal Australian Regiment, has launched the second annual charity fundraising event, the Brothers N Books Read-A-Thon. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

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Chapter and verse on charitable reading

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1799 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Brothers N Books

The challenge is on for current and former Australian Defence Force personnel to break out the books for the 2022

Navy and Army pilots, remote pilot warfare officers and aircrewmen graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

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Aircrew graduates receive their wings

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1688 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Navy Band, No. 723 Squadron, PC-21, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings

HMAS Supply conducts replenishment at sea with US Navy cruiser USS Mobile Bay during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Mastering combat logistics at sea

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1421 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

Informally known as the ‘tanker taskforce’, Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 command taskforce (CTF) 173 was more than

HMAS Canberra’s (III) Ships Company parade on the flight deck of during a commemorative service for 80th anniversary of the Battle of Savo Island. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Sunset service for 80th anniversary of the loss of HMAS Canberra (I)

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1525 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), HMAS Supply, HMAS Warramunga, WWII

Eighty years after HMAS Canberra (I) sank in the Battle of Savo Island, more than 500 members of HMAS Canberra (III)

Sailors from HMAS Glenelg and Royal Australian Navy Band South Australia march along Jetty Road during the Freedom of Entry parade in Glenelg. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photos by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price.

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HMAS Glenelg granted Freedom of Entry

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1417 Views 0 Comments Armidale-class patrol boat, Freedom of Entry, HMAS Coonawarra, HMAS Glenelg

HMAS Glenelg’s ship’s company recently conducted a Freedom of Entry through Glenelg, in the Holdfast Bay area of Adelaide. CAPTION:

The sailors and officers of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Cairns welcomed the recent opening of the bases yarning circle, a collaboration between Base Management, Downer Defence and HMAS Cairns Executive. Story by Lieutenant Commander Jessica O'Brien.

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Bringing community together with a yarn

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1660 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cairns, Indigenous

The sailors and officers of Royal Australian Navy establishment HMAS Cairns welcomed the recent opening of the base’s yarning circle.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Admiral Toshiyuki Hirata, left, Royal Canadian Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Robinson and Royal Australian Navy Commodore Paul O’Grady. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello.

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The power of friendship

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1952 Views 0 Comments Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, RIMPAC, Royal Canadian Navy

Eight years ago, 51 naval officers from 50 countries walked through the gates of the US Naval War College at

Australian Army officer Captain Sarah Kelly, public affairs officer, holds a child from the local community at Macarascas Elementary School, Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

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Pacific Partnership makes a difference

16/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1394 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Pacific Partnership, US Navy

Australian Defence Force (ADF) medical and dental specialists have joined Pacific Partnership 2022 in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. CAPTION: Australian Army