Almost
2000 sailors from Australia and New Zealand have taken part in a
joint naval exercise off the NSW coast.
Ex Tasmanex 2003 involved HMA Ships Sydney, Adelaide, Westralia
and Success plus HMNZS Canterbury.
Additionally, RAAF FA-18 and Hawk aircraft along with Learjets from
HMAS Albatross provided input into this vital exercise.
VADM Chris
Ritchie presented CMDR Steven Sparks with a ‘Chief of Navy Commendation’
recently for his work as Commander Logistic Readiness Group, MHQ and
OIC RAN Logistics Support Element Bahrain.
