Navy News, July 08, 2002

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July 08, 2002

		Chief comes ashore The man credited with re-invigorating the Royal Australian Navy, the former Chief of Navy, VADM David Shackleton, has 'gone ashore'. Prior to handing the weight to VADM Chris Ritchie last week, the 36-year RAN veteran was farewelled in ceremonies from coast to coast..

		Youth program's first recruit graduates Nineteen-year-old Craig McCloy could be described as a new 'breed' of sailor. Before he began his recruit training at HMAS Cerberus he had a good idea of Navy life, thanks to eight weeks at FIMA/Sydney completing the Navy Youth Program work experience course.

		Largest class ever graduates at college The RAN College HMAS Creswell has graduated the largest intake of new entry officers in its history. One hundred and five officers passed out of the College in what was the culmination of two days of ceremonies..

		Green wave strikes HMAS Canberra A fairy tale from The Gulf. Once upon a time...

		Tartan terror on trial The RAN has taken delivery of its fourth ANZAC Class frigate, NUSHIP Stuart. Delivery formally took place on May 31 at Tenix Defence's Williamstown, Melbourne complex..

		Arunta deployed Family and friends have farewelled more men and women of the Royal Australian Navy as they left their home port to join the international coalition against terrorism.

		Greasy work in Gulf In Australia 'greasing the rails' means to help someone achieve a target. In the Gulf it means something more sinister.

		Letters to the Editor

		Piglets on a roll The HMAS Manoora Piglets Rugby Union Team, coached by CPOET Glen 'Pig' Morrissey and captained by CPOPT Steve Downey, kept its undefeated rugby record intact while on operational duties in the past 12 months.

		On a lift and a prayer Skiers of the Navy will unite from August 4-9, with the Navy Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Association holding its annual championships at Thredbo.

		Dikko

		HMAS Wort