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Masthead :: NAVY News :: The official newspaper of the Royal Australian Navy
ADF homes in on new policy ADF members with dependants will welcome the new housing classification policy that will give them access to a greater range of properties.
Do you fancy life as a submariner? Are you interested in a playing a key role in the defence of your nation?
Navy flies at Avalon air show Although the Australian Inter-national Air Show was an obvious showcase for the RAAF, Navy also took to the skies.
Trainees rescued A country in chaos, a crazed former leader, ongoing militia, terrorist attacks and a desperate plight for freedom.
World-wide tracking of stores Tracking ADF stores and equipment across multiple areas of operation is now easier.
Patrol boat HQ reaches challenging milestone Patrol Boat Group Headquarters celebrated in style on reaching its seventh anniversary.
Helo lift for hurt sailor A sailor from HMAS Parramatta (CMDR Lee Goddard) was rushed to hospital by a civil air ambulance helicopter recently.
Students snap to Navy HMAS Albatross has developed an exciting workplace learning initiative, Shoalhaven Naval Aviation Prospects, to encourage local students to consider a career in the fleet air arm of the Navy.
New editor David Kirkpatrick, editor of the Navy News since October 2003, is taking leave without pay for 12 months.
Divers are good scouts When Navy clearance divers from AUSCDT4 received a request to enhance a sea scout diving course they responded with no shortage of volunteers and great enthusiasm.
ANZAC effort bails out yacht Ships of the Australian and New Zealand navies along with a RNZAF Orion, civilian water police and civilian search aircraft have combined to aid a yacht taking water in Bass Strait.
End of a rock solid career February 8 was a big day for LCDR Michael Rock as he prepared to farewell a career that spanned 27 years.
Navy man joins crash inquiry A highly experienced RAN Officer and former CO of HMAS Manoora, CMDR Andrew Rourke, has been appointed to the Board of Inquiry investigating the crash of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that claimed the lives of two soldiers.
Mines disposed at Jervis Bay The Navy’s mine warfare and clearance diving assets converged on Jervis Bay for a series of vital exercises during Fleet Training Activity, Mulgogger.
Esther taken to new depths Esther Williams has been taken to new depths by the submariners of HMAS Farncomb.
Briefs
-Collins takes cup
-Gladstone's new life
-Lessons from tragedy
-Winter uniform change
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Also:
- Focus groups, submissions for ADF reviews
- Looking at super contributions after tax
Billboard
-Calling Hobart’s ex-crew
-Postcards wanted
-Battle class reunion
Waller set for sea trials The Collins Class Submarine HMAS Waller is on track to commence sea trials in May after completing Full Cycle Docking which included being fitted with the new Replacement Combat System and heavyweight torpedo system.