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Environmental officer Lieutenant Somaia Ahmadi supervises environmental garbage sorting on HMAS Canberra during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

Spare hands to garbos

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1765 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

When HMAS Canberra pulled into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii, the pipe sounded across the ship “all spare hands

Multinational training participants prepare to launch a REMUS 100 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) as a part of an AUV and unmanned underwater vehicles search and calibration training event conducted during RIMPAC 2022. Photo by Seaman Victoria Danser.

New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy USA

Mining for information at RIMPAC

22/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1841 Views 0 Comments Explosive Ordnance Disposal, RIMPAC, RNZN, Robotics

Partner nation teams are using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to assist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) dive teams by searching for

Seaman Medic Laine McLatchey stands in the sick bay onboard HMAS Canberra while at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story and photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Medic sets sail on rewarding career

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1540 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Maritime Operational Health Unit, medic, RIMPAC

Highly trained medical staff are essential for ensuring Australian Defence Force personnel are at their fighting best in high-tempo operational

Snipers from the United States Marine Corps and Mexican Naval Infantry Corps aim at Marathon Targets during a sniper live fire exercise on Exercise RIMPAC 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

Australian Army News Overseas Videos

Snipers practise ‘art of disguise’

15/07/202215/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3161 Views 0 Comments 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, RIMPAC

The sniper range on Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 seemed vacant at first glance. It was only the

HMAS Supply departs Pearl Harbour to begin the at-sea phase of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Commander Anthony White. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Royal Australian Navy

Supply ready for international debut

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1710 Views 1 Comment HMAS Supply, RIMPAC

The recently commissioned HMAS Supply is ready to play its role as a range extender for an array of international

Private Lucas Hinselwood from 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment briefs marines from the Mexican Naval Infantry during Urban Close Combat training on RIMPAC 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

ADF People Videos

From student to teacher on RIMPAC

15/07/202215/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1661 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

Private Lucas Hinselwood never thought that just two years into his infantry career he would be in Hawaii for the world’s largest

Australian Army soldier Private Jack Green from the 16th Royal Western Australian Regiment during Zodiac familiarisation training on Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. Story by Lieutenant Jordan Chee. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

ADF People

Army Reservist bolsters amphibious force

15/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2196 Views 1 Comment 16th Battalion RWAR, 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Army Reserve, F470 Zodiac, HMAS Canberra, Lavarack Barracks, RIMPAC

Australian Army Reserve Infantry Soldier Private Jack Green is testing out his sea legs as he sails on HMAS Canberra

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during a live fire shoot on board HMAS Canberra in the lead up to Excercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

Australian Army News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos

Infantry sea a new way to train

13/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3086 Views 0 Comments 2RAR, 2RAR (Amphib), EF88 Austyer rifle, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, RIMPAC

A ship is an unlikely setting for infantry training, but an Army unit aboard HMAS Canberra made it one while

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 1373 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

Able Seaman Boatwain Mate Linda Emelio handles lines on the quarterdeck of HMAS Canberra while departing Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski

News Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA

Five Royal Australian Navy ships deployed

15/06/202216/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2881 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, hmas wa, P-8A Poseidon, RIMPAC

Five Royal Australian Navy ships will set sail from Australia over the next three weeks for regional presence deployments throughout

Australian Army soldiers from 1 RAR train with Royal Tongan Marines on urban clearance drills at Lavarack Barracks. Story by Captain Diana Jennings. Photo by Sergeant Andrew Sleeman.

Australian Army News Pacific

Forces combine in lead-up to Rimpac

08/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2280 Views 0 Comments 1RAR, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, RIMPAC

Rehearsing urban clearance drills like a well-oiled machine, soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) and His

Navy Fleet Air Arm personnel at HMAS Albartros: Sub Lieutenant Stephanie Hudson, left, Lieutenant Rhianna Nelson, Sub Lieutenant Tiffany McCormack, Sub Lieutenant Grace Bonnitcha and Lieutenant Clare Nickels. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

ADF People

Flying high over career choice

08/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2054 Views 0 Comments Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, International Women's Day, MH-60R Seahawk, RIMPAC

Sitting in the front seat of a helicopter, with its cutting-edge sensor and weapon systems, is a standard day at

Chef Leading Seaman Tenielle Walter has been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours. Story by Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

ADF People

Award dished up for challenging deployment

03/02/202212/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1738 Views 0 Comments Australia Day Honours List, HMAS Sirius, RIMPAC

For many sailors, memories of a deployment are based on the ports you stepped off at and the food on

HMAS Hobart conducts officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres with HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, before RIMPAC20. Photo by Leading Seaman Christopher Szumlanski.

Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy USA

Aussies arrive in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2020

18/08/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4446 Views 1 Comment RIMPAC

Four Australian vessels and almost 700 personnel have arrived off Hawaii ahead of two weeks of training involving 10 nations during Exercise RIMPAC 2020.

HMNZS Manawanui at sea for the first time under Royal New Zealand Navy Control, in the Hauraki Gulf. NZDF photo.

New Zealand News Overseas USA

RNZN’s new dive ship heading for RIMPAC

29/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3940 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

New Zealand will exercise key naval capabilities and enhancing interoperability during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020 off Hawaii in August.

HMA Ships Canberra, Hobart and Stuart depart Sydney on a COVID-19 affected training mission. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts.

Asia Australian News Royal Australian Navy USA

Aussie ships deploying to SE Asia and RIMPAC

05/07/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 12423 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

The Australian Defence Force today begins a regional deployment to conduct exercises within Southeast Asia and Hawaii over the coming

HMAS Adelaide conducts a replenishment-at-sea fuel transfer with Royal Canadian Navy supply ship MV Asterix during the sea phase of Exercise RIMPAC 18. Photo by Able Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.

News Overseas USA

RIMPAC 2020 will go ahead as ‘at-sea-only’ exercise

30/04/202030/04/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5515 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

The United States Navy will sponsor the 27th Rim of the Pacific exercise – RIMPAC 20 – from August 17 to 31 2020 despite the global COVID-19 crisis.

HMNZS Te Mana fires her 5-inch gun during gunnery competition at RIMPAC. NZDF photo.

New Zealand News Overseas USA

HMNZS Te Mana won naval gunnery competition at RIMPAC

10/08/201818/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3906 Views 0 Comments HMNZS Te Mana, RIMPAC

RNZN frigate HMNZS Te Mana was crowned Naval Surface Fire Support Rodeo champion in Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC, the world’s

Australian News Overseas USA Videos

Australian video wrap-up of RIMPAC 18

09/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3626 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

The ADF has released its wrap-up video showcasing Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2018 – RIMPAC 18. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Trent

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

HMAS Adelaide shines at RIMPAC – wrap-up video

05/08/201805/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5372 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

A video production showcasing highlights of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018. CAPTION: Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned