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QM2 big challenge for Navy LEUT Scott Houlihan believes “the bigger the challenge the better”.
That’s why LEUT Houlihan relished his biggest career challenge so far in guiding the world’s largest and tallest ocean liner, the Queen Mary 2, to her berth at Fleet Base East.

Benalla find raises hope of discovery HMAS Benalla (LCDR Richard Mortimer) may have shed some light on one of the Navy’s most enduring mysteries – the disappearance of the submarine HMAS AE1 in 1914.

Tartan terror wins The Governor-General of Australia, Major-General Michael Jeffery, handed the Gloucester Cup for 2006 to HMAS Stuart at a ceremony at the RAN Heritage Centre at Garden Island.

Retiring after a good spin Nearly 40 and out. That was the career of LCDR Graham “Spin” Spencer as he says goodbye to the Navy in his 40th year of service.

Celebrating 106 years RAN personnel nationwide and ships deployed around the globe paused on March 1 to celebrate the Navy’s 106th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the Australian White Ensign.

Ain’t no mountain high enough Navy members of Australian Joint Acoustic Analysis Centre (AJAAC) have recently climbed Australia’s highest mountain as part of their specialised training.

Review of military superannuation benefits An independent review of military superannuation arrangements has been commissioned.

Darwin’s adventure games HMAS Darwin’s (CMDR C.A. Powell) Communication Information System Sailors took part in a three day adventure training exercise on the Hawkesbury River recently.

Blessed by two ladies In time-honoured tradition the words “I name this ship Wollongong, may God bless all who sail in her,” resonated around the dock at the Austal facility at Henderson outside Fremantle in WA.

‘King’ leaves in style Traditionally upon leaving his ship for the last time a Commanding Officer is rowed ashore by the Heads of Department, but anything to do with water is out of the question when your ship is undergoing a major refit in the Captain Cook Graving Dock, FBE.

Broome sweeps in The commissioning of HMAS Broome, in her namesake town of Broome, drew favourable interest by the local community.

Sea Lion partnership building ADF strength Sea-savvy Sailors and land-lubbing soldiers joined forces recently for Ex- ercise Sea Lion, an annual training activity that has come to symbolise the growing synergy between the Army and the RAN in the development of the ADF’s amphibious warfare capability.

Training over for RANTES It was the end of an era when the RAN Training Establishment Salisbury (RANTES) recently closed its doors.

Brothers reunited in arms The “winds of war and peace” usually separate families and loved ones but in a strange twist of fate they reunited two ADF brothers for the second time in five years.

SEACHANGE - Stellar survey reply The Head of Sea Change implementation team, CDRE Clint Thomas, has thanked those who participated in the Navy Whole Ship OA Survey
Also:
-Uniform shortages update,
-parental entitlements review

Not just any Tom, Dick or Harry Meet HMAS Kanimbla’s Prince Harry look-alike, Able Seaman Medic Tim Cherry.
AB Cherry, 24, from Logan in Brisbane, bares an uncanny resemblance to the British Royal, which he thinks is “a bit of a hoot.”

Sirius fun had by visitors A cruise through Cockburn Sound and out in the ocean just north of Rottnest Island gave family members an insight into the working day of a sailor onboard a the RAN’s newest ship.

Darwin raids revisited More than 2000 people attended the recent re-enactment of the 1942 Japanese Bombing of Darwin.
The February 19 ceremony, commemorated 65 years since the first raids began.

Clay mascot for sharks After having spent a little over two years in Australia instructing at 817 Squadron (CMDR Tim Leonard), Captain Glyn Price, Royal Marines, and wife Soraya departed Australia this month and returned home to the UK.

Mine warfare proves vital to our security Mine warfare and clearance diving will remain vital to Australia’s national security, personnel attending the Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Symposium at HMAS Waterhen heard last month.

Fund’s holiday deal Cheaper holidays and access to other discounts will flow from a partnership between the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund (RANCCF) and BIG4 Holiday Parks.

Collins claims cup victory for training HMAS Collins (CMDR G.A.Miles) finished 2006 on a bright note when it was awarded the inaugural Platypus Cup for excellence in training.

Commander steps into Parliament CMDR Fiona McNaught is set to climb the steps into Federal Parliament.

Briefs
Changes to helicopter training
Red Cross meals on wheels
Tributes flow for WO Waining

Silent Anzac to resurface HMAS AE2, otherwise known as the silent Anzac, is set to surface from a watery grave to tell the little known story of the RAN’s heroic role in the Gallipoli Campaign.

Billboard
First time reception
Cairns gathers bubblies
Navy apprentices ho!

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QM2 big challenge for Navy LEUT Scott Houlihan believes “the bigger the challenge the better”. That’s why LEUT Houlihan relished his biggest career challenge so far in guiding the world’s largest and tallest ocean liner, the Queen Mary 2, to her berth at Fleet Base East.	Benalla find raises hope of discovery HMAS Benalla (LCDR Richard Mortimer) may have shed some light on one of the Navy’s most enduring mysteries – the disappearance of the submarine HMAS AE1 in 1914.
Tartan terror wins The Governor-General of Australia, Major-General Michael Jeffery, handed the Gloucester Cup for 2006 to HMAS Stuart at a ceremony at the RAN Heritage Centre at Garden Island.	Retiring after a good spin Nearly 40 and out. That was the career of LCDR Graham “Spin” Spencer as he says goodbye to the Navy in his 40th year of service.
Celebrating 106 years RAN personnel nationwide and ships deployed around the globe paused on March 1 to celebrate the Navy’s 106th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the Australian White Ensign.	Ain’t no mountain high enough Navy members of Australian Joint Acoustic Analysis Centre (AJAAC) have recently climbed Australia’s highest mountain as part of their specialised training.
Review of military superannuation benefits An independent review of military superannuation arrangements has been commissioned.	Darwin’s adventure games HMAS Darwin’s (CMDR C.A. Powell) Communication Information System Sailors took part in a three day adventure training exercise on the Hawkesbury River recently.
Blessed by two ladies In time-honoured tradition the words “I name this ship Wollongong, may God bless all who sail in her,” resonated around the dock at the Austal facility at Henderson outside Fremantle in WA.	‘King’ leaves in style Traditionally upon leaving his ship for the last time a Commanding Officer is rowed ashore by the Heads of Department, but anything to do with water is out of the question when your ship is undergoing a major refit in the Captain Cook Graving Dock, FBE.
Broome sweeps in The commissioning of HMAS Broome, in her namesake town of Broome, drew favourable interest by the local community.	Sea Lion partnership building ADF strength Sea-savvy Sailors and land-lubbing soldiers joined forces recently for Ex- ercise Sea Lion, an annual training activity that has come to symbolise the growing synergy between the Army and the RAN in the development of the ADF’s amphibious warfare capability.
Training over for RANTES It was the end of an era when the RAN Training Establishment Salisbury (RANTES) recently closed its doors.	Brothers reunited in arms The “winds of war and peace” usually separate families and loved ones but in a strange twist of fate they reunited two ADF brothers for the second time in five years.
SEACHANGE - Stellar survey reply The Head of Sea Change implementation team, CDRE Clint Thomas, has thanked those who participated in the Navy Whole Ship OA Survey Also: -Uniform shortages update, -parental entitlements review	Not just any Tom, Dick or Harry Meet HMAS Kanimbla’s Prince Harry look-alike, Able Seaman Medic Tim Cherry. AB Cherry, 24, from Logan in Brisbane, bares an uncanny resemblance to the British Royal, which he thinks is “a bit of a hoot.”
Sirius fun had by visitors A cruise through Cockburn Sound and out in the ocean just north of Rottnest Island gave family members an insight into the working day of a sailor onboard a the RAN’s newest ship.	Darwin raids revisited More than 2000 people attended the recent re-enactment of the 1942 Japanese Bombing of Darwin. The February 19 ceremony, commemorated 65 years since the first raids began.
Clay mascot for sharks After having spent a little over two years in Australia instructing at 817 Squadron (CMDR Tim Leonard), Captain Glyn Price, Royal Marines, and wife Soraya departed Australia this month and returned home to the UK.	Mine warfare proves vital to our security Mine warfare and clearance diving will remain vital to Australia’s national security, personnel attending the Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Symposium at HMAS Waterhen heard last month.
Fund’s holiday deal Cheaper holidays and access to other discounts will flow from a partnership between the Royal Australian Navy Central Canteens Fund (RANCCF) and BIG4 Holiday Parks.	Collins claims cup victory for training HMAS Collins (CMDR G.A.Miles) finished 2006 on a bright note when it was awarded the inaugural Platypus Cup for excellence in training.
Commander steps into Parliament CMDR Fiona McNaught is set to climb the steps into Federal Parliament.	Briefs Changes to helicopter training Red Cross meals on wheels Tributes flow for WO Waining
Silent Anzac to resurface HMAS AE2, otherwise known as the silent Anzac, is set to surface from a watery grave to tell the little known story of the RAN’s heroic role in the Gallipoli Campaign.	Billboard First time reception Cairns gathers bubblies Navy apprentices ho!