Home News and events Navy news Navy news Keywords 19 Jul 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News International team effort on the ground Australia’s international partners are making their presence known in more than just the air on Exercise Pitch Black. 19 Jul 2024 Navy News Gap year sailors build strong foundations Navy's newest maritime personnel operators are ready to embark on their careers. 19 Jul 2024 Navy News Chaplain blessed with homeland return The last time Tongan-born Chaplain Simote Finau was in his home country, he was helping people recover from a devastating tsunami. 18 Jul 2024 Navy News Sailor’s two worlds collide in Tonga Able Seaman Suliana Kami recently travelled to her mother’s homeland of Tonga for significant national celebrations. 18 Jul 2024 Navy News Captain Matthew Flinders finally returns home The ADF was on hand recently for the reburial of the Royal Navy captain who led the first circumnavigation of Australia. 17 Jul 2024 Navy News First-time pairing loaded with tradition Taking fuel from the German Navy was a first for HMAS Sydney's crew during a replenishment at sea for Exercise Rim of the Pacific. 16 Jul 2024 Navy, Air Force News Italy’s flagship debut at Pitch Black In an historic first, the Italian Navy's flagship, the aircraft carrier Cavour, has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black. 16 Jul 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News ADF bands join forces for new song Navy, Army and Air Force bands performed as a group for the first time to record an anthem for the new ADF Careers advertising campaign. 15 Jul 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Cadets harness the power of teamwork Cadets were pushed to their limits in a safe environment while learning valuable life skills in the annual Chief of Army Cadet Team Challenge. 15 Jul 2024 Navy News Logistics cell critical to the mission Five ADF members are part of a multinational team supporting the 40 ships operating from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC. 15 Jul 2024 Navy News Showcasing First Nation culture through dance Talk with any member of Navy’s Bungaree Dance Troop, and you’ll quickly learn they are bonded by love of nation and serving. 12 Jul 2024 Navy, Army News Soldiers save swimmers’ lives Quick-thinking soldiers saved the life of an unconscious swimmer and four others in a Northern Territory waterhole.