Names will remain the same
The new Helicopter Landing Dock Amphibious Ships and Air Warfare Destroyers will be named after the Australian cities that lent their name to earlier generations of RAN warships.


Book explores life beneath the seas
The rich history of Australian Navy submarines has been documented in a new publication by Jon Davison and Tom Allibone.


Ronald Reagan hits town
It was “all hands on deck” and wharf for 120 Australian sailors, soldiers and airmen when “Big Ronnie”, the 97,000 tonne US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, came to town late last month.



Sheean named fleet’s elite
The Collins class submarine HMAS Sheean has taken the top prize in the 2005 Fleet Proficiency Awards announced recently by the MCAUST RADM Davyd Thomas.

Seahawks gain sight
The S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter crews of 816 Squadron (CMDR Andy Rushbrook) will be soon be equipped with advanced night vision equipment that will increase crew safety, enable low level night operations and enhance interoperability with Coalition forces.

Popular win by ‘greenie’
A big smile and a positive attitude is what won AB Brad Akhurst all the votes for the Sailor of the Year award onboard HMAS Parramatta during Operation Catalyst.

Hats off to Parra chefs
Sailors on HMAS Parramatta are eating the best meals in the Royal Australian Navy.
The Parramatta chefs have won the coveted silver platter award for best galley on any seabourne vessel in the fleet.

Nursing plenty of memories
Emotions at times ran high and new bonds of friendship were formed at last year’s ADF nurses’ conference.

Newcastle’s gift from The Gulf
HMAS Collins was rededicated to the service of Australia at a ceremony at Fleet Base West on December 1.


Martin proud of heritage
Ray Martin from Channel 9 is proud to be an Aussie, thanks to ADF nurses.