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Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, presents a Federation Star to Commander Bertram Slape, marking 50 years’ service in the Royal Australian Navy. Photo: Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski
05 May 2023
Navy
News

Officer hopes to inspire with 50 years of service

Commander Bertram Slape has been awarded a Federation Star after 50 years of service in the Navy and hopes to inspire others.

Awards & recognition | People & service
The flame is lit by a torch bearer as the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay begins its six-month journey across Australia in Albany, WA. Photos: Private Reece Oakes
04 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centenary torch lights up in Albany

ADF personnel will be escorting Legacy torch bearers on the epic 55,000km journey across Australia.

Ceremonies & events
Leading Seaman Aircrewman Belinda Cole operates the 50 Calibre machine gun from the door of a MH-60R during Exercise Tigerfish. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
04 May 2023
Navy
News

Choppers hone sub-hunting skills

Navy’s anti-surface and submarine-hunting warfare helicopters provided valuable training during Exercise Tigerfish.

Exercises & training
Able Seaman Akshay Gomez-Jackson, a network technician from HMAS Stirling is deployed on Operation Accordion in the Middle Eastern Region. Photo: Corporal Melina Young
04 May 2023
Navy
News

Jumping ship for desert deployment

Able Seaman Gomez-Jackson swaps the middle of the ocean for the Middle East to support communications on Operation Accordion.

Operations & missions | People & service
From left, Combat Engineer Sergeant Kieron Day, Armament Technician Corporal Bethany Magner and Chief Petty Officer Clearance Diver Ben Beck discuss task management munition configurations. Photo: Corporal Randall Costello
03 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Diversity gives training more bang for its buck

The Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School is a true joint workforce, combining cultures, knowledge and experiences.

Exercises & training
Australian Defence Vessel Cape Naturaliste in station astern of HMAS Broome upon completion of officer of the watch manoeuvres. Photos: Acting Sub-Lieutenant Elise Cowley
03 May 2023
Navy
News

Mastering nerve-wracking manoeuvres

Junior Navy officers had the chance to apply their ship-handling training on Operation Resolute.

Exercises & training
Seaman Genevieve Heibloem greets a friend on HMAS Perth's return to Fleet Base West in Western Australia. Photo: Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips
02 May 2023
Navy
News

Proud, professional and happy to be home

Navy frigate HMAS Perth has returned home to a warm welcome from friends and family after three months away.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
ADF Contingent Commander for Exercise Croix Du Sud, Captain John Cowan, RAN, shakes the hand of a French Armed Forces in New Caledonia Flag Bearer. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
02 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia partners up for disaster relief

Australia has been working with 19 nations to prepare for humanitarian and disaster relief missions.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australia's Federation Guard members join the march during a rehearsal for the Coronation of His Majesty The King, at RAF Odiham, UK. Photos: Sergeant Andrew Sleeman
01 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Practice to make perfect for coronation

King's Coronation Under a bright blue spring sky, members of Australia’s Federation Guard joined thousands of British and Commonwealth troops…

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Players from the men's ADF and NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services teams scuffle for the ball during the Anzac Shield charity Australian rules match in Darwin. Photo: Signaller Kobi Rankin
01 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Day of sport, laughs and learning

The games were close but the community was even closer in the annual Anzac Shield charity footy day in Darwin.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Representatives and descendants of war veterans carry the torch during the opening ceremony of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay at the Pozieres British Cemetery, France.
01 May 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Legacy torch sets off on six-month journey

The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay has begun in Pozières, France marking the start of a six-month journey.

Ceremonies & events
US Navy officers from USS Charleston visits HMAS Perth while alongside in Sembawang, Singapore. Photo: Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
01 May 2023
Navy
News

Friendly gathering follows exercise

HMAS Perth hosted military counterparts after completing Exercise La Perouse 2023 in the Bay of Bengal in Singapore.

Exercises & training
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