Able Seaman Laura Willemse and Leading Seaman Christopher Taylor were promoted at a ceremony in Alice Springs. Photo: Captain James Saint
20 Oct 2020
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Outback promotions for sailors

Two Darwin-based sailors were recently promoted at a ceremony a long way from the ocean.

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Able Seaman Asahel Heeney takes a break from her duties in Alice Springs, where she served on Operation COVID-19 Assist.
20 Oct 2020
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Sailor’s first deployment a long way from the sea

Able Seaman Asahel Heeney’s first operational deployment was a long way from the sea.

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HMAS Ballarat patrols past a large offshore gas platform off the north-west coast of Western Australia. Photo: Able Seaman Connor Webber
20 Oct 2020
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Ballarat protects energy resources

The crew of HMAS Ballarat has been reminded of the important role Navy plays in protecting Australia’s vital offshore energy resources.

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Captain Letitia van Stralen is a finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.
19 Oct 2020
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Passion for Navy leads to nomination

Captain Letitia van Stralen's commitment to Navy people made her an ideal nominee for the ADM Women in Defence Awards.

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Petty Officer Natalie Stephens is a finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.
19 Oct 2020
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'Be the role model other women need you to be'

A passion for retaining women in Defence has resulted in Petty Officer Natalie Stephens becoming a finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.

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Physical Training Instructor Leading Seaman Matthew Rowe during a training session on HMAS Arunta. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
19 Oct 2020
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Arunta’s crew stays fit to fight at sea

Physical Training Instructor Leading Seaman Matthew Rowe is conducting 27 training sessions a week on HMAS Arunta.

Alliances & relationships
Chaplain Stephen Briggs with dental officer Lieutenant Anthea Baczkowski and her dog Paco during the blessing of the animals ceremony at HMAS Moreton.
16 Oct 2020
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Dogs have their day at HMAS Moreton

HMAS Moreton ship’s company and their four-legged friends have kept traditions alive with a blessing of the animals ceremony.

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Members of HMAS Moreton during a bouldering session.
13 Oct 2020
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Mental health a priority for HMAS Moreton

For personnel in HMAS Moreton, checking in on one another’s mental health is part of a weekly routine. 

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HMAS Arunta departs Darwin for the six week East-Asian Deployment. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
12 Oct 2020
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Arunta departs Darwin on East Asia Deployment

HMAS Arunta will spend the next six weeks engaging in the east Asia region.

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Leading Seaman Aircrewman Curtis Maxwell on an MH-60R Seahawk as he completes his 1000th hour of flight time. Photo: Leading Seaman Christopher Szumlanski
12 Oct 2020
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Aircrewman finishes deployment on a high

Leading Seaman Aircrewman Curtis Maxwell has returned home from six months on deployment.

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General Entry 385 Emms Division celebrates completion of their graduation ceremony at Recruit School HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photo: Leading Seaman Bonny Gassner
12 Oct 2020
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A graduation day like no other

Students from the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School have graduated their initial training at HMAS Cerberus.

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Leading Seaman Daniel Atkins looks out over Elizabeth Reef searching for unexploded ordnance from a MRH-90 helicopter. Photo: Sergeant Jake Sims
12 Oct 2020
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Clearance divers remove ordnance from reef

Navy clearance divers have removed an unexploded ordnance at Elizabeth Reef.

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