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Chief of Navy Australia, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond gifts an Australian kangaroo to the USS Canberra. Received on behalf of the crew by The 32nd Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Michael M. Gilday.
25 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Star-spangled kangaroo adorns USS Canberra

At the commissioning ceremony for USS Canberra, the Royal Australian Navy presented the ship with a rare gift - star-spangled Kangaroo insignias.

Alliances & relationships
Local participants form a huddle during an ADF Sports training program at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
25 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

All the skills and the t-shirt to prove it

As a sign of two countries' shared passion for sport, the Australian Defence Force is delivering a sports officials program in Papua New Guinea.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Lead communications technician instructor Petty Officer Christopher Smyth instructs Able Seaman Caleb Pope
25 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Navy instructor's rewarding job

Petty Officer Christopher Smyth is encouraging people to consider becoming a Navy instructor saying it is a rewarding role.

People & service
HMAS Anzac officer Lieutenant Charlotte Rice performs with the Philippine Navy band on board BRP Tarlac in Subic Bay, Philippines.
25 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Culture swap a 'shore' thing

Navy personnel from Australia and the Philippines deepened bonds and cultural understanding during the shore phase of Exercise Lumbas.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The crews of USS Canberra and HMAS Canberra stand on parade at the commissioning ceremony of USS Canberra.
24 Jul 2023
Navy
News

HMAS Canberra's US namesake makes it official

The first US Navy ship to be commissioned in Australia, the USS Canberra, is ready for operations in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Lieutenant Ryan Tyrrell, right, and his stepfather Marty Wollins in front of USS Canberra during its commissioning at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Photo: Petty Officer Helen Frank
24 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Tied by family and history

Lieutenant Ryan Tyrrell and his stepfather Marty Wollins not only share a familial bond but also a service connection.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
RAAF flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Taouk from the Aircraft Research & Development Unit conducts flight test training in the United Kingdom in 2020.
24 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Supporting Defence’s intellectual edge

Defence scholars have welcomed the creation of a community supporting ADF members doing research degrees by the Australian Defence College.

Community engagement
Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant Eamon O'Shea onboard USS Canberra.
24 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Lieutenant says g'day to new US Navy shipmates

As long as the USS Canberra is sailing, a Royal Australian Naval officer will be serving on board. Lieutenant Eamon O’Shea is the first. 

People & service
Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launch a Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Beecroft Weapons Range, New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
22 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Talisman Sabre hosts military first with Japan

In an Australian-military first, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted a live fire demonstration of a Surface-to-Ship Missile.

Exercises & training
270 ADF Pilots' Course graduates (l-r) Lieutenant Michael Harrigan, Lieutenant Gregory Cook, and Lieutenant Harrison Coldwell pose for a photo at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Photos: Chris Kershaw
21 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Student pilots cleared for take-off

Eleven students were wrapped up in the moment after receiving their wings at the 270 ADF Pilots’ Course Graduation.

Ceremonies & events
Members of HMAS Canberra embark USS Canberra while berthed alongside Fleet Base East, Sydney, NSW. Photos: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
20 Jul 2023
Navy
News

Sister ships visit bolsters bonds

Personnel from HMAS Canberra were welcomed aboard their sister ship USS Canberra for a tour while in Sydney.

Alliances & relationships
Sri Lanka Navy Divers and Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers underwater during an exercise during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Photos: Lieutenant Joe Woods
20 Jul 2023
Navy
News

An underwater cultural exchange

Australia’s flagship regional engagement activity took Defence personnel to Sri Lanka for military exercises and cultural activities.

Alliances & relationships