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Pallets of humanitarian assistance and engineering equipment bound for Tonga, are loaded onto a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III, at RAAF Base Amberley. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke
21 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Relief arrives in Tonga

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster III has delivered urgently needed relief to Tonga following a volcanic eruption and tsunami in the South Pacific nation.

Relief & assistance
ADF personnel embark onto HMAS Adelaide at the Port of Brisbane before departure on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore
21 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Tonga relief set to sail

HMAS Adelaide has finalised the loading of humanitarian and disaster relief stores and personnel in readiness to aid recovery efforts in Tonga.

Relief & assistance
The Navy One crew prior to the start of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2021. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Kelvin Hockey.
20 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Navy crew takes on Sydney to Hobart

One Navy team was up early on Boxing Day to take on the gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Sports, health & wellbeing
(L-R) General Manager, Tropical Reef Shipyard Mr Rob Downing; CEO Norship Mr Olav Groot; Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch; Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton; Independent Chair for NORSTA Maritime Maurie McNarn at the Norship facility, Cairns.
20 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Regional maintenance centre opened in Cairns

The Royal Australian Navy will be able to further sustain its edge at sea with the opening of the first of four regional maintenance centres.

Capability & technology
An Australian Army S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter lands at Victoria Barracks in Sydney. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
14 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence leaders and industry come together

The annual ADM Defence Estate and Base Summit 2021 was held in December and brought together industry and Defence to discuss opportunities.

Industry & partnership
Lieutenant Justin Mellross, left, receives the United States Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Commanding Officer USS Firebolt Lieutenant Commander Raymond Miller IV. Photo: Lieutenant E Garcia, United States Navy
14 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Work in drug bust recognised

Lieutenant Justin Mellross has been awarded the United States Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Alliances & relationships
Deputy Secretary Security and Estate Group Celia Perkins and Chief Joint Operations Lieutenant General Greg Bilton conduct a sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of upgrade works at HQJOC. Photo: Nicole Mankowski
13 Jan 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Upgrades underway at Joint Operations Command

The first stage of work to modernise Headquarters Joint Operations Command’s General John Baker Complex at Bungendore has begun.

Capability & technology
Commander Nick Barker passes on his father's ceremonial sword to his daughter, Lieutenant Emma Barker, following her graduation from New Entry Officers' Course at HMAS Creswell. Photo: Leading Seaman David Cox
11 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Slice of family history handed down

Nursing officer Lieutenant Emma Barker received a special gift after graduating from the Royal Australian Naval College.

People & service
Midshipman Lawrence Sabai at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell. Photo: Private Jacob Joseph
06 Jan 2022
Navy
News

New lease on Navy career

Former boatswains mate Midshipman Lawrence Sabadi has graduated from the new entry officers course.

People & service
Officer-in-charge of the West Head gunnery range in Victoria, Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold, prepares for a 76mm medium calibre firing against a towed surface target as part of annual continuation training. Photo: Petty Officer James Whittle
05 Jan 2022
Navy
News

Preparing for battle

After supervising gunfire at the West Head gunnery range, Lieutenant Commander Peter Arnold likes to shoot at home on the game World of Warships.

People & service
Lieutenant Rick Withers at HMAS Creswell. Photo: Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas
28 Dec 2021
Navy
News

Loss inspires return to Navy

Losing everything in the Black Summer bushfires inspired Lieutenant Rick Withers to return to Navy after an eight-year break.

People & service
Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Photo: Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello
23 Dec 2021
Navy
News

Rank milestone celebrated

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy has been marked.

People & service
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