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Ship's company of HMAS Canberra exercise their freedom-of-entry through the streets of Wellington, New Zealand, during HMAS Canberra's port visit. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

Sister cities bond during parade

13/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1341 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, New Zealand, RNZN

The cold wind couldn’t put a chill on the welcome in Wellington for HMAS Canberra’s freedom-of-entry parade and civic reception.

Members of HMAS Canberra's Standing Sea Fire and Emergency Party conduct damage control training with Chief Petty Officer Andrew Gibson from Sea Training Group during a transit to Wellington, New Zealand. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

First responders in seaborne damage control drills

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1094 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Sea Training Group

HMAS Canberra crew became their own first responders in damage control exercises off the coast of NSW, en route to

Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving Mr Watkins' life, and receive a tour of the ship while alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Navy

Training saves life of tourist in trouble

14/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1505 Views 1 Comment HMAS Canberra, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

“Without their help … I wouldn’t be here.” CAPTION: Elinor Thomas and Thomas Watkins, centre, thank HMAS Canberra personnel for saving

HMAS Canberra personnel conduct a freedom-of-entry parade through Canberra. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Canberra exercises Freedom of Entry in capital

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2687 Views 3 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, WWII

Steady rainfall and gloomy skies did not dampen spirits as Navy personnel paraded through Canberra on 30 November in a

Apprentice technicians from the Technical Training Faculty are given a tour of technical infrastructure aboard HMAS Canberra as part of the new Navy apprentice technician experience tour. Photos by Peter Loncar.

ADF People Royal Australian Navy Videos

Navy apprentices gain valuable insight

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2000 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Cerberus

Fourteen apprentice electronics and marine technicians recently embarked on a tour of Fleet Base East and naval establishments in Sydney.

Able Seaman Peter Mason demonstrates fire-fighting hose techniques onboard HMAS Arunta during Fleet Base East's open day, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Marie Davies. Photos by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Sydney families flock to Navy Week open day

01/03/202408/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2035 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Kuttabul, Navy Week

A record number of visitors attended Fleet Base East’s open day in Sydney on February 25, with more than 8000

United States marines board an Omni Air International flight departing from RAAF Base Darwin, NT. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News

Marines bid farewell to Darwin

19/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2245 Views 0 Comments Exercise Alon, HADR, HMAS Canberra, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, US Marines

After six months of exercises with the ADF and a range of partner nations, the 12th iteration of the Marine

A ground combat element made up of ADF personnel, US Marines and Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers on completion of a combined amphibious assault exercise during Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhasset.

Australian Army News Overseas

The kings of close contact

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2491 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, M1A1 Abrams

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank and Armed Forces of the Philippines amphibious assault vehicles worked alongside each other during

The HMAS Canberra medical team and Philippine Navy participants of the Maritime Resuscitation Casualty Care Training on board HMAS Canberra during Exercise Alon 2023. Photo by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Building a warfighting medical capability

08/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1655 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra

Armed Forces of the Philippines medical team members have been awarded certificates for completing the bespoke Maritime Resuscitation Casualty Care

From left, RAN Able Seaman Marc Moyo, Philippine Marine Corps Master Sergeant Vincente Carubanga Jr, Australian Army Private Melanio Sager, RAN Medical Officer Lieutenant Phil Salinas and Philippine Navy Apprentice Seaman Cedrick Marcelo on HMAS Canberra near Manila, Philippines, during Exercise Alon. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

ADF People

Reconnecting with family in the Philippines

05/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1427 Views 0 Comments Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, Philippines

Australians with Filipino heritage on board HMAS Canberra were excited to step off in Manila to reconnect with family. CAPTION: From

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment hits the shore during a combined amphibious assault activity on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Squadron Leader Courtney Jay. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos

Tanks for combined-arms exercise in Philippines

05/09/202306/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 3530 Views 1 Comment Armed Forces of the Philippines, Exercise Alon, HMAS Canberra, Philippines, US Marines

For the first time, the ADF and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), with the support of the United States

Australian Army soldier Corporal Brandon Camilleri, right, delivers quick orders during a bilateral air assault exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Exercise Alon in the Philippines. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photos by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

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Philippines combined air assault a success

25/08/202328/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2218 Views 0 Comments Armed Forces of the Philippines, E-7A Wedgetail, Exercise Alon, F-35B Lightning II, HMAS Canberra, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, MRF-D, MV-22 Osprey, Philippines, US Marines

More than 600 soldiers from the ADF, Philippines and US conducted an air assault near Rizal, the Philippines, during Exercise

Lieutenant Ryan Tyrrell, right, and his stepfather Marty Wollins in front of USS Canberra during its commissioning at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Helen Frank.

ADF People History

Tied by family and history

25/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 921 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, US Navy

Lieutenant Ryan Tyrrell and his stepfather Marty Wollins not only share a familial bond but also a service connection. CAPTION: Lieutenant

Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launch a Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Beecroft Weapons Range, New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. Photo by Petty Officer Peter Thompson.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy Talisman Sabre Videos

Talisman Sabre hosts military first with Japan

25/07/202325/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2288 Views 0 Comments Beecroft Weapons Range, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, HMAS Canberra, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

In an Australian-military first, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has conducted a live fire demonstration of a Type 12

Crewmembers of the United States Navy's USS Canberra bring the ship to life during the ship’s commissioning ceremony in Sydney, Australia. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mark D. Faram.

News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney

22/07/2023 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3153 Views 4 Comments HMAS Canberra, USS Canberra

United States Navy ship USS Canberra was commissioned in Sydney today, becoming the first US Navy vessel to be commissioned

HMAS Canberra guides USS Canberra through Sydney Heads. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

News Royal Australian Navy USA Videos

Two ships called Canberra bond in Sydney

20/07/202320/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2306 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Canberra (I), US Navy, WWII

USS Canberra personnel welcomed the company of their sister ship, HMAS Canberra, on board for a tour while the ship

Leading Seaman Esther Melvin holds 25mm Typhoon shells following a live-fire activity on HMAS Canberra as the ship makes its way to Exercise Talismans Sabre in 2021. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

ADF People

Sailor shoots for the stars

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1214 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra

A lack of available apprenticeships in Townsville almost put an early end to Leading Seaman Esther Melvin’s career aspirations when

HMAS Canberra berthed at the Port of Townsville, Queensland, after returning from Operation Vanuatu Assist 23. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Canberra home after Vanuatu relief effort

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2085 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home on board HMAS Canberra after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical

An Australian Army CH-47 Chinook takes off from HMAS Canberra near the coast of Futuna Island to conduct a vertical replenishment during Operation Vanuatu Assist 2023. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Navy

Army engineers give remote island a lift

24/03/202324/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2792 Views 0 Comments 6th Engineer Support Regiment, CH-47F Chinook, HMAS Canberra, Vanuatu

Army engineers from 6th Engineer Support Regiment (6ESR) will spend several days on Vanuatu’s remote island of Futuna to help

Lieutenant Donna Miller in the intensive care unit of HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

ADF People

Destiny of a sea warrior’s descendant

24/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2301 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Operation Vanuatu Assist

Royal Australian Navy nursing officer Lieutenant Donna Miller was destined for a life at sea. CAPTION: Lieutenant Donna Miller in

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