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Family and friends welcome home their loved ones on board HMAS Canberra as the ship returns to Fleet Base East following a regional presence deployment. Photo: Able Seaman Callum Davis
05 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Home for Father's Day

The families of hundreds of ADF personnel lined the wharf at Fleet Base East on Father’s Day to welcome home their loved ones from a three-month…

People & service
Leanne Caban (centre) with the captain, Stephen Smith, and crew of HMAS Courage after participating in the Battle of the Boats at the Henley on Todd Regatta in Alice Springs. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
31 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Navy drops anchor for outback regatta

Royal Australian Navy sailors from both South Australia and the Northern Territory reinvigorated a long-standing tradition when they converged on…

People & service
Able Seaman Manuel Grundy-Quay runs the ball as the Navy Tridents play Fire and Rescue NSW in the Community Cup Rugby League game at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
30 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Trident rookies under fire

Fire and Rescue NSW were too strong for the Navy Tridents in a tough encounter at the annual Community Cup.

People & service
Lieutenant Commander Wesley Truscott in the sick bay on board HMAS Canberra. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
30 Aug 2022
Navy
News

From junior recruit to senior health officer in Navy’s largest ship

At the age of 15, junior recruit Wes Truscott had no idea he would become the Senior Health Officer on board the RAN's largest vessel.

People & service
WW2 veterans Harold “Hiram” Ristrom and Margaret Hattersley receive handmade quilts from the Quilts of Valour Foundation during a lunch held at the Bentleigh RSL, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman James McDougall
26 Aug 2022
Navy
News

WW2 veterans honoured for valour

Three World War 2 Navy veterans were honoured for their service at an emotional ceremony on August 9.

Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Navy Gender, Peace and Security Adviser Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, left, during the Pacific Partnership 2022 closing ceremony in Palawan, Philippines. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
26 Aug 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pacific Partnership concludes in the Philippines

As the Philippine phase of Pacific Partnership 2022 concluded, members of the ADF contingent farewelled the United States hospital ship USNS Mercy.

Alliances & relationships
Pacific support vessel Reliant conducts a water display in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge after a formation entry into Sydney Harbour with MV Mercator, and Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel MV Sycamore. Photos: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
26 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Pacific support vessel shoots to thrill

For the first time, the National Support Squadron had an opportunity to have three of its ships in Sydney Harbour at the same time.

Capability & technology
HMA Ships Canberra, Warramunga and Supply sail in formation with USS Abraham Lincoln, JS Izumo, USS Mobile Bay, USS Spruance, USS Gridley, JS Takanami, and USS Sampson in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: Leading Seaman Liam Sulley
25 Aug 2022
Navy
News

That’s a wrap for HMAS Canberra

After almost three months at sea on a regional presence deployment through the Pacific, HMAS Canberra is heading back to her home port in Sydney.

Alliances & relationships
Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai conducts a weightlifting training session at HMAS Stirling gymnasium in preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton
24 Aug 2022
Navy
News

Weightlifter finds his calling

Leading Seaman Suamili Nanai experienced all the bells and whistles of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

People & service
Commander Patricia Kemp, Lieutenant Commander Wesley Truscott, President of Nauru Lionel Aingimea, Dr Helen Cheney and Commanding Officer HMAS Canberra Captain Jace Hutchison on board Canberra. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
24 Aug 2022
Navy, Army
News

President's thanks for making Nauru safer

Nauru's President, Lionel Aingimea, thanked the Royal Australian Navy for its efforts on Operation Render Safe during a visit to HMAS Canberra.

Alliances & relationships
Lieutenant Commander Siobhan Sturdy guides Midshipman Kane Kasemchainan through a virtual training demonstrator at the Australian Defence Force Academy open day. Photos: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
22 Aug 2022
Navy
News

ADFA capabilities on show at open day

The Canberra community experienced the vibrancy of the Australian Defence Force Academy at its open day on Saturday.

Capability & technology
The emblem of the 75th anniversary of Australian peacekeeping.
22 Aug 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Keeping the peace for 75 years

A national commemorative service recognising the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping operations will be held in Canberra.

People & service
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