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The first six recipients of the Australian Service Medal for Operation Bursa with the Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Don Dezentje, centre. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
15 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Operational contribution recognised

Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been awarded an Australian Service Medal for its contribution to Operation Bursa.

Commemoration & history
Captain Doug Theobald presents a Fleet Commander silver commendation to Able Seaman Sarah McDonald at an awards ceremony held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
14 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Submariner awards recognise achievements

The achievements of Navy’s Submarine Force in 2020 were recognised at the submariner awards at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.

Capability & technology
Outgoing Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling Captain Ainsley Morthorpe, left, hands command to Captain Gary Lawton on the quarterdeck at Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
13 Jan 2021
Navy
News

New chapter for commanding officer

When Captain Gary Lawton was selected as the new Commanding Officer of HMAS Stirling, it felt more like a homecoming.

People & service
An artist's impression of the Hunter-class frigate.
07 Jan 2021
Navy
News

Preparation underway to build new frigates

Prototyping is underway at the Osborne shipyard in Adelaide for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate program.

Capability & technology
Officer selection board president Captain John Vandyke, top, Lieutenant Commander Brad Williams and Navy psychologist Amber Milnes prepare to interview an officer candidate via Zoom.
24 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Officer recruitment zooming along in pandemic

Officer selection boards are continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to technology.

People & service
Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 gap gear-trained personnel re-joining Navy for three months to provide additional personnel over the stand-down period.
23 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Gap year sailors ready to support operations

Seaman Shanen Pulkkinen is one of 14 ADF Gap Year program sailors who have returned to service to support the high-risk weather season and Operation…

People & service
Leading Seaman  Adam Smith is embarked on Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.
23 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Small boats offer big rewards

Working in a small team on a small boat offers plenty of variety for sailors.

People & service
Navy personnel and community members step out in support of the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.
22 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Navy crew walks the talk on domestic violence

Personnel from HMAS Penguin took part in the Say No to Domestic Violence Walk in Sydney.

People & service
Army Reservist Private Louise Joselyn will spend Christmas at sea in ADV Cape Inscription.
22 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Soldier to spend festive season at sea

Private Louise Joselyn is embarked in Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription.

People & service
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents maritime logistics officer Lieutenant Eleanor Johnston with the Leeuwin Trust Fund Sword. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
21 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Top student praises supporters

Lieutenant Johnston received the Leeuwin Trust Fund Sword for being dux of the Maritime Logistics Officers Application Course in 2019.

People & service
ADV Cape Inscription Navigation Officer Lieutenant Rhys Worboys and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer Dwaine Butcher in front of Reef Ranger, a Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service vessel.
21 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Navy joins effort to stop illegal reef fishing

Cairns-based Australian Defence Vessel Cape Inscription hosted a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority officer on an eight-day search.

Community engagement
Able Seaman Maritime Logistics Support Operations Britney Beech at Sydney Airport during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
20 Dec 2020
Navy
News

Sailor counts down to Christmas

Able Seaman Britney Beech has been looking forward to Christmas for months.

People & service
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