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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
Able Seaman Charlie Smith, from HMAS Ballarat, with a cap gifted from a sailor on board INS Shakti. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
10 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Caps off to sailors for fuelling friendship

An Australian sailor made a unique connection with an Indian counterpart when HMAS Ballarat took on fuel from the Indian Navy’s fleet support ship.

People & service
Staff officer Navy Indigenous Affairs Lieutenant Damian Briggs at Reconciliation Place, Canberra. Photo: Petty Officer Lee-Anne Cooper
10 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Chance meeting leads to cultural awakening

While Lieutenant Damian Briggs has always known he was Indigenous, it is not something he embraced until recently.

People & service
Midshipman Abiathar Templar is getting a taste of life in the Navy through the ADF Gap Year Program. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft
09 Nov 2020
Navy
News

From rolling hills to rolling waves, Ballarat is still home

A Navy gap year officer has swapped the rolling hills of Ballarat for the rolling waves of the ocean.

People & service
Able Seaman William Nicolaidis, left, Able Seaman Teneille Francis, Able Seaman Hudson Anu, Lieutenant Commander Richard Unwin, and Leading Seaman Kaylin Coleman on the flight deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Wader 2020 off the Queensland coast.
09 Nov 2020
Navy
News

Ship's company 'one big tribe' as culture shared

Indigenous sailors in HMAS Adelaide are swapping stories and celebrating their culture as the ship’s company marks NAIDOC Week.

People & service
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