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Navy
fuels NSW firies
Civil firefighting authorities last
week asked the Royal Australian Navy for help in controlling
major bushfires in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Phots
make an exhibition of themselves
The
merry crew from NIU (East) are on show from Tuesday November
26.
Pay
rise sees more dollar$ in your wallet
Sailors will receive a boost to their
pay on December 5 when the first pay rise under the new ADF
Workplace Remuneration Arrangement (WRA) lands in bank accounts.
Bring back romance, Gulf letters appeal
Sailors serving in The Gulf have appealed
to family members, mates and friends to “put pen to paper”
more often to fend off fretting.
Youth program mentors
newest graduate
Caps flew high into the air when 137
very excited young Australians graduated from the Royal Australian
Navy’s Recruit training centre at HMAS Cerberus late
last month.
Safe Base under review
Commanders of Defence bases have been
asked to ensure appropriate measures are in place to move
to higher levels of alert in the Safe Base security system,
if necessary.
Gawler
apprehends FFV
HMAS Gawler (LCDR Chris Tziolis)
boarded and apprehended a Type 3 Foreign Fishing Vessel (FFV)
less than 12 hours after sailing from Darwin recently.
This one didn’t get away
HMAS Brunei (LCDR Jeff Williams) has
been a welcome sight around Bougainville lately, providing
the Peace Monitoring Group (PMG) with some well-earned rest
and relaxation.
Tarakan carries Kalmar
no worries
HMAS Tarakan (LCDR Dave Hannah) utilised
a recent visit to Townsville to catch up with instructors
from the Maritime Wing of the Army Logistic Training Centre.
Watson readies for big sing after open day
More
than 5,000 people are expected to attend HMAS Watson on Sunday
December 8 for an action packed “open day” and a
follow-on Carols by Candlelight.
Navy funds canyon whale study
A
four kilometre deep canyon west of Rottnest is under the microscope
as part of a Navy-funded research program.
Huon heroes in Eden
The appearance of two playful Southern
Right whales as HMAS Huon (LCDR Barry Jones) sailed south
for the fishing town of Eden, was the perfect start for the
ship’s three-day visit.
Thousands
at Island Heritage Day
Perfect
weather and a successful pre-event publicity campaign attracted
more than 10,000 people to a Naval Heritage Day at Sydney’s
Garden Island on Sunday, November 24.
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Medicos
always prepared
The
Military Health Symposium held in Sydney recently focused on
how the defence medical system can respond to acts of terrorism.
Green Ghost laid to rest
When
the former HMAS Hobart was scuttled off Yankalilla Bay on the
South Australia Fleurieu Peninsular last month, she became part
of a growing dive site industry.
Notts missiles destroyed
An
ADF explosive ordnance disposal team recently destroyed $30
million worth of Royal Navy guided missiles after they were
declared unsafe from salt water immersion.
Kingaroy
remembers WWII district servicemen
Personnel
from the Joint Telecommunications School provided a catafalque
party and unit parade as part of a dedication service in Kingaroy
Queensland recently.
China visit strengthens relationship
Australia-China
ties were strengthened recently when the Maritime Commander
and HMAS Sydney paid a visit to our northern neighbours.
Students in transition tour HMAS Cairns facilities
Students from Badu Island state school
visited HMAS Cairns (CMDR Peter Metcalf) recently as part of
their Transition in Education tour.
Sizzling stories from HMAS Cairns
Two navy cooks served breakfast to over
100 people at the Cairns Council Chambers recently.
Flag forges tri-service link
From left, GPCAPT Phil Edwards, LCDR Francesca
Davis and MAJGEN Jim Molan inspect the personal flag of the
Commander, Australian Defence College.
Tyalgum tops in 2002
The Australian Naval Cadet training ship
Tyalgum has been judged the most efficient cadet naval unit
in Australia.
Old Glory pays tribute to 723’s EMUs
Five
hundred personnel and one tiger participated in ceremonial divisions
at HMAS Albatross recently.
Navy’s newest aviator
graduates
SBLT
Dylan Cross is the Navy’s newest aviator after graduating
from the 38-week RAAF Advanced Pilots Course at 2FTS RAAF Pearce.
Aussie atom veterans remembered
HMAS
Huon (LCDR Barry Jones) marked the 50th anniversary of the first
nuclear test at Monte Bello Island, with a memorial service
and wreath laying.
Defence library service helps
students become independent researchers
The
Naval College at HMAS Creswell is a prestigious learning institution
responsible for the training of all Navy new entry officers.
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