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Chief of Navy

Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents the "weight" of command to Vice Admiral Mark Hammond during the Chief of Navy Change of Command Ceremony. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.
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Change of Navy command in Canberra

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2276 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

The “weight” of command of the Royal Australian Navy has been officially handed over by the outgoing Chief of Navy,

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan inspects the guard during the commissioning ceremony for HMAS Encounter at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, South Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.
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Farewell statement from Chief of Navy

01/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2919 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy

CAPTION: Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan inspects the guard during the commissioning ceremony for HMAS Encounter at Torrens

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Royal Australian Navy Change of Command

06/07/201807/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5410 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mike Noonan, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett

Vice Admiral Tim Barrett formally ended his term as Chief of Navy during a handover ceremony at Blamey Square in

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