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CPOET
Lyn Jensen was pleasantly surprised to receive an Australia Day
Medal for her work at NAVCOMMSTA Canberra at HMAS Harman in front
of colleagues and alongside family on February 7.
Lyn is pictured with daughter Carly and husband Mark, holding her
citation.
In part, it recognises her dedication and enthusiasm following the
sudden departure of the Senior Technical Officer.
Lyn assisted with many projects which impacted directly on the station,
especially with technical configuration and systems control.
Photo by Michael Weaver.
Outgoing
HMAS Melbourne CO, CAPT Steve McDowall, is farewelled by incoming
CO CMDR Vern Dutschke and his ship’s company. He was then whisked
away on a Harley, doing a lap of honour past a line of officers
and sailors. CAPT McDowall will now head the Minewarfare Clearance
Diving FEG.
Photo by POPH Bill McBride.
MC
RADM Raydon Gates presents a commendation to LSET Ben Robson for
his work on HMAS Sydney’s missile system while in The Gulf.
Photo by LSPH Phillip ‘Rex’ Hunt.
The officers
and staff of NAVCOMMSTA Canberra at HMAS Harman recently gathered
outside the station for their annual group photo.
Photo by Michael Weaver.
ABCIS
Anthony Stephenson was given a few parting gifts from his colleagues
at NAVCOMMSTA Canberra following 10-and-a-half years in the RAN. He
arrived at the station on April 22, 1996 after sea service on HMA
ships Moresby, Darwin and Newcastle. He has now accepted a position
with the Attorney General's department, having recently married Norwegian
wife, Erja.
Photo by Michael Weaver.
CPOCK
Carl Reuben was farewelled at Kuttabul’s Junior Sailors Mess
recently after 25 years service in the RAN.
Described by his boss as ‘a really nice guy’, CPO Reuben
retired as a member of DCO. It was his job to be called out when a
member was killed or seriously injured, and often arranged funerals
for members.
CPO Reuben will be sorely missed.
Photo by ABPH Bill Louys.
The
Governor General Dr Peter Hollingworth inspects the Navy element
of Australia’s Federation Guard, on parade recently.
COMAUSNAVSYSCOM
CDRE Russ Crane presents CPOWTR Kym Van Wetering with a Commander
Australian Navy Systems Command Commendation for his ‘outstanding
commitment and exceptional devotion to duty’ during CPO Van Wetering’s
years as the Operations Manager of the RAN Relief Trust Fund.
CAPT Vicki
McConachie cuts the cake with SMNSTD Kylie Campbell to mark the 60th
anniversary of the founding of HMAS Kuttabul.
CAPT McConachie, who has since handed over command of Kuttabul to
CMDR Brian Eagles, hosted thousands of people and media who flocked
to Garden Island to see in the New Year.
CAPT McConachie, a Navy lawyer, will now help set up the recently
formed Office of the Military Inspector General in Canberra.
Photo by ABPH Kel Hockey
MC RADM
Raydon Gates recently presented HMAS Wollongong with a Chief of Defence
Force Unit commendation for its actions in saving 162 people from
SIEV 10 in November 2001. With RADM Gates is CPOMT Dale Zanker.
From
the Gulf...
Replenishment
of fresh food at sea is always an exciting day. Carrying around 5
tonnes of provisions for HMAS Anzac the agile Sea Knight from USS
Rainier transfers twenty four pallets of fresh fruit and vegetables,
frozen meat and milk across to Anzac in under twenty minutes.
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