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HMA Ships Hobart, Brisbane and Sydney conduct officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres in the Eastern Australian Exercise Area. Photo by Peter Bee.

Advanced warships ready for operations

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The Royal Australian Navy’s most advanced warships are now ready for operational deployment, boosting Australia’s capacity to work with our

HMAS Supply conducts her first replenishment at sea with HMAS Anzac, while sailing in the East Australia Exercise Area. Story by Acting Sub Lieutenant Jack Meadows. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

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HMAS Supply’s first replenishment at sea

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HMAS Supply, one of the Royal Australian Navy’s two new auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ships, has completed its first ever

Army personnel and OzHarvest volunteers prepare dry and fresh food hampers in the OzHarvest warehouse at Alexandria, Sydney, a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist. Story by Captain Martin Hadley. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF helps with food hampers

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As a part of Operation COVID-19 Assist, ADF personnel are supporting non-government organisations in Sydney to prepare and distribute food care packages to

HMAS Glenelg sails in company with RFNS Savenaca between Fiji and Vanuatu as part of Operation Island Chief. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Republic of Fiji Navy.

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Navies build skills on operation

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The crews of Australian Armidale-class patrol boat HMAS Glenelg and Republic of Fiji Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Savenaca have worked

Personnel from HMAS Glenelg, with Commanding Officer Lieutenant Commander Alexander Finnis, third from right, display the Vanuatu flag while at anchor at Port Vila during Vanuatu's Independence Day celebrations. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder.

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Front-row seat to Vanuatuan celebration

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The ship’s company of HMAS Glenelg shared an unforgettable experience with one of Australia’s closest regional partners on July 30.

The ship's company of HMAS Canberra commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Savo Island on the flight deck while at sea in the Western Pacific. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Loss of HMAS Canberra I remembered

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On 9 August 2021 the crew of HMAS Canberra II remembered the first ship to bear her name during a small ceremony

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Navy recording ceremonial selections for download

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The Navy Band will soon have a new selection of ceremonial music to support the fleet. CAPTION: The Royal Australian

Seaman Nicholas Hopkins talks with members of the NSW Police and NSW Rural Fire Service at the Prariewood Community Centre Vaccination Hub in Fairfield, Sydney. Story by Captain Martin Hadley and Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF supports NSW vaccination effort

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ADF personnel are working closely with staff and volunteers of many organisations at vaccination hubs across Greater Sydney to help

Commanding Officer of HMAS Paluma Lieutenant Commander Craig Hamilton and crew prepare to parade for their final Freedom of Entry through the ship’s namesake town of Paluma, North Queensland. Story by Ken Wilson and Lieutenant Jessica Craig.

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HMAS Paluma conducts final Freedom of Entry

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The RAN’s oldest ship, First Lady of the Fleet HMAS Paluma IV, has conducted a final Freedom of Entry in

HMAS Parramatta's embarked MH-60R prepares to launch from the flight deck during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder.

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Frigate kept busy defending task group

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Defending a large task group comprising five nations was a challenge for one Australian warship – but with the assistance

HMAS Canberra, front, conducts manoeuvres with USS New Orleans, left, JS Makinami and USS America during the Large Scale Global Exercise in the Western Pacific. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Australian ships join US-led exercise

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HMA Ships Canberra and Ballarat have arrived in the Western Pacific Ocean for the opening phase of the US-led Large

RAN warship HMAS Parramatta sails off the coast of Queensland during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Corporal Lynette Ai Dang.

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HMAS Parramatta switches sides

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Lurking in the blue waters off the coast of Queensland, Australian frigate HMAS Parramatta and United States destroyer USS Rafael

ADF personnel working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Preparing food hampers for the community

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The ADF is working alongside NSW Police and community volunteers in Sydney’s west to prepare hundreds of food hampers for

Historian Lynette Silver visits the jungle training area of Air Force’s Combat Survival Training School with instructor Warrant Officer Shane Grist, left, and Commanding Officer Squadron Leader Simon Longley. Story and photo by Corporal Veronica O’Hara.

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Survival school honours POW

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For courage shown by the only RAAF prisoner of war (POW) who was on the infamous Sandakan death march 76

Army Captain Samuel O’Neal, centre, RAAF Flying Officer Kristian Henderson and RAN Leading Seaman Medic Erika Birkefeld on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Exercise wraps up

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Along the coast from the Northern Territory to NSW, the dust settled and members of international forces started to catch

HMAS Ballarat's MH-60R, Convict, launches from the flight deck during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Ryan Zerbe. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Convict serves 1000 hours

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HMAS Ballarat’s MH-60R, dubbed ‘Convict’, achieved 1000 flying hours while at sea during Exercise Talisman Sabre off the coast of Queensland.

NSW Police and ADF members prepare to deliver pre-made meals as part of care packages given to homes in the Fairfield community in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson. Photo by Corporal Dustin Anderson.

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ADF boosts support to COVID-19 effort

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The ADF has increased its support to NSW Government efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. CAPTION: NSW Police and

Canadian frigate HMCS Calgary (foreground), in company with USS America (left) and Australian frigate HMAS Parramatta (right) off the coast of QLD, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Corporal Lynette Ai Dang.

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Four nations deter and respond together on the high seas

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Australia, Canada, Japan and the Republic of Korea have united beyond the shared colours of their collective national flags during

HMAS Brisbane conducts a Replenishment at Sea with USNS Rappahannock, off the coast of Queensland, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021. Story by Lieutenant Sarah Rohweder. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane

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HMAS Brisbane and United States Navy Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock conducted two replenishments at sea (RAS) within

HMAS Sydney conducts manoeuvres off the South Coast of NSW late last year. Photo by Peter Beeh.

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Sydney home from US qualy trials

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HMAS Sydney has returned to Garden Island, Sydney, following a four-and-a-half month deployment to the United States and Canada in