Under the pump
They may be small, but together they packed an awesome punch. A powerful, efficient, and - if need be - deadly, punch, available 24 hours a day.

Bush choppers - Lighter side
Eight RAN aviators, as this edition of Navy News is being circulated, are sweeping across Australia’s inland in two ancient cars made up to look like helicopters.


Returning home to major issues - Personnel
In a recent edition of Navy News, the Federation drew attention to what we see as policy shortcomings regarding members purchasing a “suitable own home” in a posting location.

Ordination with a difference - Personnel
The Reverend Clyde Appleby RAN has been ordained as an Anglican priest. His ordination before a packed congregation in St George’s Anglican Church in Parkes was the first ordination to take place at the church since 1988.

Course aims to test the waters - Personnel
Serving personnel from the Navy, Army and Air Force, who are interested in becoming submariners, can test the waters first, by attending an obligationfree, five-day course at HMAS Stirling.

Suggestion brings success - Personnel
An idea that was submitted via the Navy Suggestion Scheme will save the Navy $35,000 per annum.

Australians pay Mo a visit - History
The RIMPAC 2004 deployment allowed personnel from the RAN contingent (HMAS Newcastle, HMAS Parramatta and HMAS Rankin) to attend a tour onboard the now decommissioned Iowa class battleship USS Missouri.

Extras attend D-Day event - History
Three RAN officers currently on exchange in the United Kingdom recently took part in the 60th DDay International Ceremony at Arromanches-les-bains, Normandy.

Steele Pt unlocks its doors - History
Steele Point, on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour near Vaucluse, has a long history with the military. Even today it is the site of the Royal Australian Navy’s degaussing range.

 

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