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Captain Andrew Quinn, right, hands over 'the weight' to the incoming Commander of the Australian Maritime Task Group, Captain David Tietzel, at Fleet Headquarters in Sydney. Photo: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts
19 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Change in command of Maritime Task Group

The inaugural Commander of the Australian Maritime Task Group has handed over the role following a successful two-year appointment. 

People & service
Leading Seaman Aircrewman Brad Firkin collects information on a vessel of interest from HMAS Arunta’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during Operation Argos. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
17 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Arunta's time on Argos comes to a close

HMAS Arunta is on her way home after completing her deployment on Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships
Executive Officer HMAS Arunta Lieutenant Commander David Mason, left, and Commanding Officer Commander Troy Duggan farewell JS Shimakaze at the end of a passage exercise. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
17 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Communication the key in passage exercise

HMAS Arunta has conducted a passage exercise with Japanese Ship Shimakaze after a two-day visit to Sasebo, Japan.

Alliances & relationships
Northam trio Able Seaman Alana Yeates, left, Leading Seaman Julia Upton and Able Seaman Chloe Freebairn on the flight deck of HMAS Ballarat. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
17 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Small world for Northam’s navy

Three sailors from the same town are serving on the same frigate at the same time.

People & service
Vice Admiral Mike Noonan, left, Lieutenant Commander Jace Hutchison, Leading Seaman Brad Reynolds, Captain Jason Spears, Commodore Branddon Wheeler. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
13 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Gold commendation awarded for safe idea

An innovative, time-saving and cost-effective idea has led to Leading Seaman Boatswain Mate Bradley Reynolds awarded a gold commendation.

Capability & technology
Able Seaman Boatswains Mates Jahlaya Weazel, Vanessa Lee Cheu and Kirsten Taylor Hansson on the tour at La Perouse, NSW. Photo: Leading Seaman Thomas Sawtell
13 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Personnel get lesson in Aboriginal culture

Navy personnel were taken on a cultural immersion tour during NAIDOC Week.

Community engagement
 HMAS Arunta's marine technician fabrication team in front of the forecastle door the team repaired. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
13 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Damaged door opens opportunity to test skills

HMAS Arunta’s marine technicians have been praised for their ingenuity in repairing a forecastle door during a storm while at sea.

Capability & technology
Leading Seaman Luke Gibbons with some of the merchandise in HMAS Arunta's canteen. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
13 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Ship’s canteen promotes 'brand Arunta'

Apart from selling snacks and drinks, HMAS Arunta's canteen is promoting the name and reputation of the ship.

People & service
 Petty Officer Maritime Logistics Chef Natalie Robinson, centre, with the gap year sailors and officers in the galley on board HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Wader. Photo: Able Seaman Daniel Goodman
13 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Gap year sailors help cook up a storm

Ten gap year sailors and officers have been lending a helping hand in the galley of HMAS Adelaide.

People & service
Participants in a fundraising marathon for Soldier On hit the ski trainers at the HMAS Kuttabul gym. Photo: Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
12 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Sailors' marathon efforts raise $3500 for Soldier On

The end of October’s Mental Health Awareness Month was marked at HMAS Kuttabul gymnasium with a novel marathon to raise money for Soldier On.

People & service
Members of HMAS Arunta's ship's company stand at attention during a Remembrance Day ceremony while alongside Sasebo Naval Base, Japan. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
12 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Arunta marks Remembrance Day in Japan

HMAS Arunta took time out to commemorate Remembrance Day during a visit to Sasebo Naval Base, Japan.

Commemoration & history
Able Seaman Boatswains Mate Jordan Davis is deployed on Operation Argos as part of HMAS Arunta. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
11 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Indigenous crew member reaps rewards of life at sea

One of HMAS Arunta's Indigenous crew members is relishing his time on a busy regional deployment throughout east Asia.

People & service
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