Heartfelt thanks
A miner trapped under a fallen branch near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia two years ago has mostly recovered from his injuries, and would like to thank his Navy rescuers.

Funds for the ‘silent Anzac’
New generations will learn of the World War I heroic deeds and derring-do of the “silent Anzac” Australian submarine AE2 thanks to an Australian Government grant.


More care for our wounded
An initiative to assist wounded ADF members and their families has been launched by the RSL & Services Clubs Association and the ADF.


US medals awarded to personnel
Four RAN officers have been awarded the Bronze Star Medal by the US Secretary of the Army for exceptionally meritorious service while serving with the Multi-National Force in Iraq.


More pay in packet
ADF members’ salary and salary related allowances will increase by 4.2 per cent today (November 16).


Sea Change team goes on tour
The Sea Change Implementation Team (SCIT) has just completed a successful Road Show, speaking to more than 2500 Navy personnel while visiting ships and establishments around Australia.

King of the mountain
“Climb every mountain” might well be Team Navy’s motto for the 19th annual Hydro Tasmania Three Peaks Race next Easter with the sweet sound of success rather than the Sound of Music in mind.

Twinning strategy to go ahead
As part of the Navy Community Engagement Strategy (NCES), Navy is seeking to further enhance the bond with Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) through an initiative known as ‘twinning’.

Sirius supply mode
HMAS Sirius (CMDR Tim Crawford) achieved a significant milestone late last month when she successfully completed her first Replenishment at Sea (RAS), supplying fuel to HMAS Toowoomba (CMDR Jamie Hatcher).

A global learning experience
Lessons learnt during coalition amphibious, expeditionary and anti-submarine warfare operations, as well as a range of tactical developments in maritime war-fighting, will enhance the capability of the RAN’s war-fighters at sea.

Navy week US style
Navy Week was busy in Washington DC with a visit from Chief of Navy VADM Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN, a seminar for exchange and liaison officers in North America and a gala reception at the Australian embassy.

Healthy comparisons
The long-term health issues of Navy personnel who have deployed overseas will be the focus of a new ADF research project.

Finger on the pulse
A company has introduced a lifesaving device that does precise cardiac chest compressions on a lifeless patient, allowing the first aider to concentrate on oxygenisation.

Winning addresses
At the recent Defence Health conference at the Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre, awards were presented to ADF personnel for their outstanding addresses to the conference.

Telstra award finalist
It was third-time lucky for LCDR Debra Byrne in being named a state finalist in the Victorian Hudson Community and Government Award, part of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards.

Destroyer program on track
An important milestone for the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program was achieved in October with the successful completion of the systems design review for the evolved design.

1000 times helo
As a year in naval aviation goes, few come busier than that experienced by flight deck personnel onboard HMAS Manoora (CMDR Charles McHardie).

Brisbane still has admirers
One of RAN’s finest ships, HMAS Brisbane now has a new job in her retirement as an artificial reef.

Nulka model presented to CN
A model of the Australian designed and produced Nulka Active Missile Decoy was presented to the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Shalders, AO, CSC, RAN, on behalf of the Air Warfare Destroyer System Centre in Adelaide on October 12.

Warrior challenge
The exercise was conducted on the east coast and involved the Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Task Group and supporting staff, Coastal Mine Hunters, a Landing Craft Heavy, Clearance Diving Teams One and Four, the RNZN Operational Diving Team (ODT) and the RNZN Diving Tender, HMNZS Manawanui.

Briefs
School visit proves successful
Belconnen Transmitting Station

Billboard
MT13
30-year reunions planned
Waller's 1967 vintage
Marks and Morrow