Recognition
good for Navy
Calls
for more recognition of our junior sailors have featured in a
number of recent letters to Navy News.
I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm the importance
of nominating our personnel for exemplary achievements as part
of their daily work to support the Fleet.
As Maritime Commander Australia (MCAUST) I have approved MCAUST
Commendations for outstanding work done by many Fleet personnel
over the past two years that has included performance of personnel
during the height of tension in Iraq during Operational Falconer.
It is noteworthy that since July 2002, 70 per cent of the MCAUST
commendations have been awarded to sailors and 30 per cent of
the total MCAUST commendation awarded to Leading Seaman and below.
Whilst many of our Fleet tasks are reliant on teamwork, recognition
of our people regardless of rank for outstanding work commitment
can only enhance the Navy’s reputation and personnel retention
rate.
RADM
R.W. Gates Maritime Commander Australia
Attacked
ships not forgotten
I
am writing in response to an article in Navy News April 8, 2004)
Last Anzac by Peter Johnson.
A very fine article except that Perth is not the only ship hit
by enemy fire in the last 50 years or HMAS Murchison 1951 and
HMAS Bataan 1952 during the forgotten Korean War were hit.
Murchison was a river-class frigate, and Bataan, a tribal class
destroyer.
I enjoy reading Navy News even if I left the Navy many years ago.
It is still as fine as it was those many years ago.
As you can see, many old ships are still active in our memory!
George Daniel President, HMAS Bataan Veterans Association (VIC)
Reporter
required
Navy
News is on the look-out for a reporter (Navy LS billet) who can
think outside of the square, be resourceful, isn’t afraid of constant
challenges and likes working in a very demanding, fluid environment.
Navy personnel who think they may have the appropriate skills
should discuss their options with their career manager and then
contact CPO Lipscombe on 02-6265 3308.
The ideal candidate would be someone who has skills in either
journalism, public relations, sub-editing, electronic lay-out
or photography, but on the job training can be provided.
If you want to know more about the nature of the job please contact
Navy News Editor David Kirkpatrick on 02-6266 7707.
