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Crowds catch the action as an F/A-18F Super Hornet flies low and fast to celebrate the opening of the Brisbane Festival's Riverfire on September 3. Photos: Corporal Brett Sherriff
07 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Precision flying on display at Riverfire

The ADF provided a spectacular curtain-raiser for Queensland’s largest arts and cultural event, Brisbane Festival’s Riverfire.

Capability & technology
Meg, Sally and Cath from the Red Cross Lifeblood Centre with the Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith as he donates plasma at the launch of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
06 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence Blood Challenge open to new donors

Defence personnel will be presenting their arms to give more than 11,000 blood or plasma donations as part of the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge.

Community engagement
Chau Giang Phan prepares to depart for a flight in an EC-135 aircraft at HMAS Albatross. Photo: Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas
06 Sep 2022
Navy
News

A wish takes flight

The Fleet Air Arm was privileged to grant the wish of 13-year-old Chau Giang Phan, who visited HMAS Albatross and took flight over Shoalhaven.

People & service
Australian Defence Vessel Reliant docked at Brisbane International Cruise Terminal for its flag-raising ceremony. Photos: Sergeant Ben Dempster
05 Sep 2022
Navy
News

A vessel Pacific partners can rely on

A vessel that will support Australia’s Pacific family has joined the Royal Australian Navy fleet ahead of the 2022 high-risk weather season.

Alliances & relationships
Family and friends welcome home their loved ones on board HMAS Canberra as the ship returns to Fleet Base East following a regional presence deployment. Photo: Able Seaman Callum Davis
05 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Home for Father's Day

The families of hundreds of ADF personnel lined the wharf at Fleet Base East on Father’s Day to welcome home their loved ones from a three-month…

People & service
Leanne Caban (centre) with the captain, Stephen Smith, and crew of HMAS Courage after participating in the Battle of the Boats at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
31 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Navy drops anchor for outback regatta

Royal Australian Navy sailors from both South Australia and the Northern Territory reinvigorated a long-standing tradition when they converged on…

People & service
Able Seaman Manuel Grundy-Quay runs the ball as the Navy Tridents play Fire and Rescue NSW in the Community Cup Rugby League game at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
30 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Trident rookies under fire

Fire and Rescue NSW were too strong for the Navy Tridents in a tough encounter at the annual Community Cup.

People & service
Lieutenant Commander Wesley Truscott in the sick bay on board HMAS Canberra. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
30 Aug 2022
Navy
News

From junior recruit to senior health officer in Navy’s largest ship

At the age of 15, junior recruit Wes Truscott had no idea he would become the Senior Health Officer on board the RAN's largest vessel.

People & service
WW2 veterans Harold “Hiram” Ristrom and Margaret Hattersley receive handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valour Foundation during a lunch held at the Bentleigh RSL, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
26 Aug 2022
Navy
News

WW2 veterans honoured for valour

Three World War 2 Navy veterans were honoured for their service at an emotional ceremony on August 9.

Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Navy Gender, Peace and Security Adviser Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, left, during the Pacific Partnership 2022 closing ceremony in Palawan, Philippines. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
26 Aug 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines

As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the ADF contingent farewelled the United States hospital ship USNS Mercy.

Alliances & relationships
Pacific support vessel Reliant conducts a water display in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge after a formation entry into Sydney Harbour with MV Mercator, and Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel MV Sycamore. Photos: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
26 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Pacific support vessel shoots to thrill

For the first time, the National Support Squadron had an opportunity to have three of its ships in Sydney Harbour at the same time.

Capability & technology
HMA Ships Canberra, Warramunga and Supply sail in formation with USS Abraham Lincoln, JS Izumo, USS Mobile Bay, USS Spruance, USS Gridley, JS Takanami, and USS Sampson in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: Leading Seaman Liam Sulley
25 Aug 2022
Navy
News

That’s a wrap for HMAS Canberra

After almost three months at sea on a regional presence deployment through the Pacific, HMAS Canberra is heading back to her home port in Sydney.

Alliances & relationships
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