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Leading Seaman Maggie James on board HMAS Choules in Hobart. Story by Lieutenant Matilda Nile. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

News Royal Australian Navy

Choules brings sea life to shore

13/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 874 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Navy Band

HMAS Choules received a warm welcome during a port visit to Hobart, opening its gangway to more than 800 Tasmanian

Able Seaman Musician Ritnarong Coomber performs during a Christmas show in Sydney. Photo by Kate Williams Photography.

ADF People

Christmas performance hard to beat

20/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 930 Views 0 Comments Navy Band

Able Seaman Ritnarong Coomber, a drummer with the Royal Australian Navy Band in Sydney, has participated in a special Christmas

Seaman Jason Pannel performs during the ceremonial sunset for the start of Navy Week. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.

News Royal Australian Navy

Brisbane lights up for Navy Week

01/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1686 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Navy Band, Navy Week

HMAS Moreton, with the support of the Brisbane City Council, has lit up the City of Brisbane in the colours

Musicians from Royal Australian Navy Bands Tasmania, Sydney and Melbourne combine to perform in Hobart. Story by Leading Seaman Zola Baldwin. Photo by Richard Jupe.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy brings new sound to old ceremony

27/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1441 Views 0 Comments Navy Band

A new note rang out over the time-honoured traditional Navy ceremonial sunset at Tasmania’s Royal Hobart Regatta, marking the debut

Navy sailor Leading Seaman Musician Henry Liang and Navy Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins, play traditional instruments during the recording of a music clip for the Japanese International Fleet Review 2022, at Garden Island, Fleet Base East. Story by Commander Fenn Kemp. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy Videos

Cultural tribute keeps friends in tune

01/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1904 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Navy Band

Australia’s partnership with Japan has been highlighted through music, in an unusual demonstration on Sydney Harbour. CAPTION: Navy sailor Leading

An RAAF Roulette PC-21 aircraft from the Central Flying School, RAAF Base East Sale, thrills visitors during Navy Day 2022. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Stephen Hunter. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

History News Royal Australian Navy

A day to sell the dream

23/10/202225/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1282 Views 0 Comments MH-60R Seahawk, Navy Band, PC-21

The return of Navy Day Victoria on October 9, after a pandemic hiatus, coincided with the 80th anniversary of HMAS

Members of the HMAS Perth ceremonial guard stand at attention during an official reception for the Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Kakadu opens with remembrance and respect

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1851 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Perth, Indigenous, Navy Band, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Exercise Kakadu 2022 has been officially opened in Darwin with a reception steeped in tradition, remembrance and respect. CAPTION: Members

Crowds catch the action as an F/A-18F Super Hornet flies low and fast to celebrate the opening of the Brisbane Festival's Riverfire on September 3. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell. Photo by Corporal Brett Sherriff.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Precision flying on display at Riverfire

07/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1808 Views 0 Comments Air Force Band, Army Aviation Training Centre, Defence Force Recruiting, HMAS Moreton, Military Working Dogs, Navy Band

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) provided a spectacular curtain-raiser for Queensland’s largest arts and cultural event, Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire, on

Leanne Caban (centre) with the captain, Stephen Smith, and crew of HMAS Courage after participating in the Battle of the Boats at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Leading Seaman Shane Cameron.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy drops anchor for outback regatta

31/08/202211/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1436 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Coonawarra, Navy Band

Royal Australian Navy sailors from both South Australia and the Northern Territory reinvigorated a long-standing tradition when they converged on

Royal Australian Navy Gender, Peace and Security Adviser Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, left, during the Pacific Partnership 2022 closing ceremony in Palawan, Philippines. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal Brandon Grey.

Asia Australian Army Health and Wellbeing News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA

Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines

26/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1677 Views 0 Comments Navy Band, Pacific Partnership, USNS Mercy

As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contingent farewelled the United

Navy and Army pilots, remote pilot warfare officers and aircrewmen graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Aircrew graduates receive their wings

19/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1682 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Navy Band, No. 723 Squadron, PC-21, Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings

Royal Australian Navy EC-135 Aircraft from 723 Squadron conduct a fly past during the 723 Squadron Graduation Ceremony held at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Story by Sub Lieutenant Jess Gould. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas .

Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Aircrew graduates receive their wings

26/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2380 Views 0 Comments EC-135, Navy Band, No. 723 Squadron, PC-21, Tiger ARH

The first aircrew to graduate from 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School in its 70th year have received their wings

The Royal Australian Navy Band perform a rock concert at the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Banding together for RIMPAC

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1327 Views 0 Comments Navy Band, RIMPAC, US Marines

The theme of ‘capable adaptive partners’ was tested in front of a live audience during a series of concerts at

Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

ADF People Videos

Navy’s first Indigenous Cultural Performer leads the way

08/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1588 Views 0 Comments Indigenous, NAIDOC Week, Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

When Able Seaman Lynton Robbins joined the Royal Australian Navy, he never imagined he would one day be part of shaping

Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins and the Director of Music-Navy, Commander Cassandra Mohapp at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Story by Leading Seaman Jonathan Rendell. Photo by ABIS Susan Mossop.

ADF People

Navy stands up Indigenous cultural performers

06/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1290 Views 0 Comments HMAS Encounter III, Indigenous, Indigenous Cultural Performer (ICP), Navy Band, Navy Indigenous Development Program

The Royal Australian Navy Band has established Indigenous cultural performer (ICP) positions within its ranks. CAPTION: Navy’s Inaugural Indigenous Cultural