Home News and events Navy news Navy news Keywords 10 Aug 2022 Navy News Stirling marks 44 years of service Navy’s biggest base celebrated a birthday milestone recently as HMAS Stirling marked 44 years of service to the nation. 10 Aug 2022 Navy News Federation Star shines upon aviation engineer Aviation engineer from HMAS Albatross Lieutenant Ian Donovan has quietly clicked over 40 years of loyal service. 09 Aug 2022 Navy News Navy enlists first Indigenous Elders Two former sailors of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent were welcomed back on board with appointments as Navy’s first Indigenous Elders. 08 Aug 2022 Navy News Commemorating the Battle of Savo Island The last surviving crew member of HMAS Canberra (I), 99-year-old Des Jones, remembers how he narrowly escaped death in the Battle of Savo Island. 08 Aug 2022 Navy News Team effort to help in fight against cancer HMAS Cairns personnel raised $3,744 for The Cancer Council in the annual Relay for Life on July 30 at Barlow Park. 08 Aug 2022 Navy News A RIMPAC to remember Able Seaman Miranda McLaughlin has had an Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022 to remember. 04 Aug 2022 Navy News Training partnership on display at RIMPAC The Chilean Navy and Royal Australian Navy have come together as partners during the largest naval exercise, Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. 04 Aug 2022 Navy News Keeping an eye on air traffic The flight deck of HMAS Canberra has seen many international aircraft land and take-off during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 04 Aug 2022 Navy News Hospital facility blends capabilities The primary casualty receiving facility on board HMAS Canberra was a hive of activity during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 03 Aug 2022 Navy News Marine technician loves 'to fix things' On a ship at sea, the last thing the crew wants to hear is the sound of alarms ringing out throughout the decks. 03 Aug 2022 Navy News Officers proving essential at sea The maritime human resources officers proved essential during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. 03 Aug 2022 Navy, Army, Air Force News Enhancing the ADF Cadet program The inaugural patron for ADF Cadets, General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove has discussed plans to enhance the ADF Cadet program.