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Commander Australian Fleet

Ships ported at Fleet Base East, which will be open to the public on Sunday, February 26. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy opens the hatches to Sydney

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2984 Views 3 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Sydney

After a 10-year hiatus, Navy ships and shore establishments around Sydney will swing open the hatches to welcome the community

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Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith tests a Defence Force Recruiting virtual reality headset at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Navy life at the touch of a button

15/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1618 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Defence Force Recruiting, STEM, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Navy is using 360-degree virtual reality (VR) technology to bring its people, ships and submarines to communities around Australia.

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Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley hands over the 'weight of command' of His Majesty’s Australian Fleet to Rear Admiral Chris Smith during a ceremony at Fleet Headquarters, HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney. Story by Meg Van Lohuizen. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
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Fleet command changes hands

23/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1301 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet

Command of His Majesty’s Australian Fleet has passed from Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley to Rear Admiral Chris Smith in a

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Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer addresses a small gathering on-board HMAS Canberra before his handover as Commander, Australian Fleet to friend and colleague Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead. Photo by Able Seaman Tara Byrne.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Commander Australian Fleet handover ceremony

19/01/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3970 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet

Following a record tenure of three-and-a-half years as Commander, Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer officially stepped down today. CAPTION: Commander

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