EXCITING DAY: The ship’s company of HMAS Gascoyne and the Naval Cadets of Thursday island. Gascoyne hosted an open day for the cadets while anchored off Thursday Island.

WHIRLWIND TOUR: Minister for Defence Brendan Nelson with HMAS Toowomba crew members LEUT Lauren Hindmarsh and LEUT Scott Horsburgh. Dr Nelson visited Toowoomba on his return from visiting troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Photo: CPL Rob Nyffenegger

BBQ LUNCH: SMN Tully Barnes and SMN Caleb Marks cook up the snags.

Photo: ABPH Nadia Monteith

ALL’S WELL: POB Brett Wiles, attaches HMAS Woolongong’s Ceremonial Bell Rope to the Ships Bell.

Photo: LSPH Neil Richards

DAWN: ABBM Roberts of HMAS Toowoomba, stands at rest on arms reverse during a service at sea.

Photo: POEWL Tryg Helander

MOTORCYCLE RIDER: ABPH Nadia Monteith is keen to grab a photo opportunity on a Police Motorbike.