Armidale
analysed - Centrespread
The
commissioning of HMAS The commissioning of HMAS Armidale on June
24 heralds Armidale on June 24 heralds the dawn of a new era in
the dawn of a new era in Australian Naval technology. Australian
Naval technology. Navy News takes a closer Navy News takes a closer
look at the new patrol boat. look at the new patrol boat.

Hall
of honour -
Personnel
Six members of the Royal Australian Navy were named amongst 530
recipients on the Queen’s Birthday honours list.

Flexi
crewing trial begins - Personnel
HMAS Arunta will join HMAS Warramunga in a two-year flexicrewing
trial under the auspices of the Sea Change program.
Advice
where it counts
-Personnel
The first waterfront sailors’ career management centre opened
for business on May 24 on budget and ahead of schedule.
Survival of the fittest
-Personnel
The Navy’s policy on Individual Readiness (IR) and the Physical
Fitness Policy have undergone important changes including the
conduct of the RAN Physical Fitness Test.

Tottie
sings up a storm
-Lighter side
Former Chantoozies singer and TV actress Tottie Goldsmith, pictured
left, had no problem in hitting the high notes during her performance
at the Australian National Contingent headquarters in the Iraqi
capital on June 8.
