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Lieutenant Commander Luke Marconi of HMAS Canberra shows damage control equipment to members of the public at HMAS Kuttabul's Open Day during Navy Week. Photos: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts
09 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Fleet Base East welcomes Navy Week crowds

Cowper Wharf Roadway could have been mistaken for the entry to a Harry Styles concert, as people lined up for Fleet Base East's Open Day.

Community engagement
Senior Naval Officer Victoria , Commodore Greg Yorke, right, and Command Warrant Officer HMAS Cerberus, Warrant Officer Brendan Woodsell, left, present Chief Petty Officer Elaine Egan with a Federation Star, representing 40 years in the RAN. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
08 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Path set at a young age

At 14, Chief Petty Officer Elaine Egan saw a Navy brochure lying near a playground. That and her father's fond Navy memories inspired her.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Able Seaman Maddison Swanson on board HMAS Success during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019.  Photo: Leading Seaman Christopher Szumlanski
08 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Reaping the rewards of equal opportunity

Able Seaman Maddison Swanson was not deterred by the fact that there were more men in her career path than women.

People & service
Prominent female reservist, Captain Virginia Hayward, Royal Australian Navy, at the Defence Remarkable Women panel discussion. Photo: Kym Smith
08 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Front row seat to career mastery

A rower and the president of Australian Defence Force Rowing, Captain Virginia Hayward knows a thing or two about competition.

People & service
Industry partner JFD's LR5 being retrieved by the Merchant Vessel Stoker during Exercise Black Carillon off the coast of WA. Photos: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
07 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Teamwork key to submarine rescue exercise

Navy's submarine abandonment, escape and rescue system has been certified for another year as part of the annual Exercise Black Carillon.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Mobile air logistics team members from 22 Squadron unload pallets of Australian aid from an Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Port Vila, Vanuatu. Photo: Sergeant David Gibbs
06 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Globemaster's welcome delivery to Port Vila

An Air Force C-17A aircraft has delivered an Australian damage assessment team and initial emergency supplies to cyclone-hit Vanuatu.

Relief & assistance
Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Aviation Regiment load a flyaway toolkit aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at RAAF Base Townsville ahead of its deployment to Vanuatu. Photos: Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree
06 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Vanuatu after tropical cyclones

HMAS Canberra deployed to Vanuatu on March 5 to provide support to the country following Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a ‘Ulukalala, from the Kingdom of Tonga, right, stands with current student Lieutenant Commander Ametisi Fonokolafi at the Australian Defence College, Canberra. Photos: Corporal Jacob Joseph
06 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tongan royalty visits his old campus

A former student himself, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala of Tonga recently visited the Australian Defence College. 

Alliances & relationships | People & service
The Navy showcased technically advanced capabilities at the 2023 Australian International Air Show, where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual reality simulations and much more.
05 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Navy on display at the Airshow

Navy’s footprint at the Australian International Airshow included helicopters, camcopter and virtual reality simulations.

Capability & technology | People & service
Members of the Royal Australian Navy Band - WA prepare to retire from the ceremonial sunset in celebration of Navy Week at Leeuwin Barracks, WA. Photo: Leading Seaman Julia Rickards
03 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Stirling celebrates 122 years of Navy

HMAS Stirling celebrated Navy Week through engagement with the local community and activities for Navy members and fleet units. 

Community engagement | People & service
Leading Seaman Geoff Anthony displays his watercolour painting of HMAS Choules at Garden Island, Sydney. Photos: Private Nicholas Marquis
03 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Keeping focused and level at sea

While most are asleep in their cabins, a sailor sits working in repair bases with his satchel of painting supplies.

People & service
Defence LGBTI Information Service President, Lieutenant Rachel Cosgrove takes part in the 2023 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Oxford Street, Sydney. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
02 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inclusivity and acceptance - we're all one team

For the first time since 2020, about 60 Defence personnel marched in the 2023 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
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