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HMAS Huon

Current and former crew members of HMAS Huon gather for the ship's decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, NSW. Story by Lieutenant Madelyn Hanna. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Huon sails into history

07/06/202407/06/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2471 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, Gloucester Cup, HMAS Huon, HMAS Waterhen

After a quarter-century of distinguished service, HMAS Huon has been decommissioned in a poignant ceremony at HMAS Waterhen, Sydney. CAPTION: Current

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HMAS Huon personnel march through the streets during a freedom-of-entry march in Huonville, Tasmania. Story by Lieutenant Nicole Gallie. Photos by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.
News Royal Australian Navy 

A special march for Tassie ship

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1537 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Huon

It’s the highest honour a town can give a military unit. And for the crew of HMAS Huon, exercising freedom

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Australian Navy Cadets stand by HMAS Huon during a port visit to Devonport, Tasmania in September 2023. Story by Able Seaman Casey Buurveld. Photo by Able Seaman Jamie Snaize.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Huon heads home

27/10/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2727 Views 0 Comments HMAS Huon

HMAS Huon recently embarked on a voyage to Tasmania to engage with the local community and allow potential future recruits

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