Back to reality
Adam Carter’s ship has come in. As an AB, he was given special dispensation to participate in a unique social experiment, the ABC’s eight-part television series, Outback House.

Move to halt brain drain
Better pay, retention allowances and a move towards a firmer link with professional civil qualifications are being offered as inducements to stem the departure of engineers and technicians from the ranks.


Destroyer set to ‘excite’
The enthusiasm of the Director Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Capability Development is considerable and contagious.


Sea Kings back on deck
Navy’s Sea King helicopters have commenced a graduated program to resume flying operations following the completion of a series of rigorous inspections and checks.

Test policy in place
Testing under the Prohibited Substances Testing Program (PSTP) will commence on June 16 following amendments to legislation and from direction by the Chief of Defence Force.

Don’t leave your leave too late
Navy has issued a reminder that leave will lapse if personnel’s July 1, 2002 leave balance is not used by July 1 this year.

Home away from home
A team of 15 people including members of Clearance Diving Team Four have just returned from the of the recent Sea King helicopter crash on the Island of Nias after successful completion of a very challenging task: Creating a home away from home.

Life support for Anzac ships
The $5.33 million Anzac Ship Support Centre (ASSC) was officially opened by the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie at HMAS Stirling on May 25.

Op Sumatra’s helping hand
Navy Reserve psychologist LEUT Mark Rowell currently embarked on HMAS Tobruk, is one of six ADF psychologists who supported Defence people involved in Operation Sumatra Assist.

Final farewells on tour
Ceremonial Divisions have been held around the country to mark the farewell of the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Chris Ritchie, who retires in July.


Platform to protect
There is one small group participating in operations in Iraq that very rarely receives any recognition.


Briefs

Canberra’s rising sun
HMAS Canberra (CMDR Ray Leggatt) recently visited the United States Naval Base – Yokosuka, where she berthed adjacent to the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk.

Northern Trident
Anzac’s footy fever
Anecdotes

Patrol Boats
Whyalla gears up for final patrol
Baby Turtles saved
Landing remembered after visit to Apple Isle

Talking points
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