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HMAS Stuart sailors recognised for helping save the life of a USN sailor

Published on November 12, 2014 by LCDR Christopher McGregor (author), Unknown (photographer)

Three sailors from HMAS Stuart received a USN Citation from the Commanding Officer of the US Navy Regional Center - Singapore, CAPT Scott Murdockin in recognition of their swift response which saved the life of a United States Navy sailor. (From left) Captain Scott Murdock USN, Able Seaman (AB) Boatswains Mate Benjamin Ridd, AB Electronics Technician (ET) Freya Gosnell, ABET Daniel Illman. (Absent: LSML-P Matthew Sales). (photo: Unknown) — Three sailors from HMAS Stuart received a USN Citation from the Commanding Officer of the US Navy Regional Center - Singapore, CAPT Scott Murdockin in recognition of their swift response which saved the life of a United States Navy sailor. (From left) Captain Scott Murdock USN, Able Seaman (AB) Boatswains Mate Benjamin Ridd, AB Electronics Technician (ET) Freya Gosnell, ABET Daniel Illman. (Absent: LSML-P Matthew Sales).

Four sailors from Australian warship HMAS Stuart were recognised for saving the life of an American sailor during Exercise BERSAMA LIMA 14.

A new Reserve officer learns about life onboard a warship

Published on November 11, 2014 by LEUT Debra Holland (author), LSIS Yuri Ramsey (photographer), ABIS Jake Badior (photographer), ABIS Bonny Gassner (photographer), ABIS Tom Gibson (photographer)

Lieutenant Thompson learns how to control the flags on the starboard bridge wing of HMAS Arunta while she conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Success off the coast of Jervis Bay, NSW. (photo: ABIS Tom Gibson) — Lieutenant Thompson learns how to control the flags on the starboard bridge wing of HMAS Arunta while she conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Success off the coast of Jervis Bay, NSW.

With a mixture of uncertainty, anxiousness and excitement, Navy Public Affairs Officer Lieutenant John Thompson stepped onboard the Anzac class frigate HMAS Arunta in Melbourne last month for the final phase of his Reserve Entry Officer Course.

From Brisbane to Brunei

Published on November 10, 2014 by LEUT Des Paroz (author), Ms Natalie Staples (author), ABIS Richard Cordell (photographer)

Able Seaman Electronics Technician Joshua Seehars (right) and Executive Officer HMAS Brunei Brenton Glover (left), search an area of interest with Northern Territory Heritage anthropologist David Steinberg during the search for Stoker Percival Cameron who was buried at Guluwuru Island during the Second World War. (photo: ABIS Richard Cordell) — Able Seaman Electronics Technician Joshua Seehars (right) and Executive Officer HMAS Brunei Brenton Glover (left), search an area of interest with Northern Territory Heritage anthropologist David Steinberg during the search for Stoker Percival Cameron who was buried at Guluwuru Island during the Second World War.

Having grown up as the son of a Royal Australian Navy member, Able Seaman Josh Seehars feels right at home in the small ship atmosphere of HMAS Brunei, one of the last three Landing Craft Heavy.

Soccer skills prove handy for Port Lincoln local

Published on November 02, 2014 by LEUT Gary McHugh (author), LSIS Yuri Ramsey (photographer)

Chief Petty Officer Marine Technician Mark Verhoeven onboard HMAS Larrakia. (photo: LSIS Yuri Ramsey) — Chief Petty Officer Marine Technician Mark Verhoeven onboard HMAS Larrakia.

HMAS Larrakia's recent deployment to the Philippines provided a welcome chance to pull on the boots.

Goodbye to Brunei, more challenges await

Published on November 01, 2014 by LEUT Des Paroz (author), ABIS Tom Gibson (photographer)

HMA Ships Brunei (left), Tarakan (centre) and Labuan conduct a final beaching exercise on Cowley Beach, Far North Queensland in July 2014. (photo: ABIS Tom Gibson) — HMA Ships Brunei (left), Tarakan (centre) and Labuan conduct a final beaching exercise on Cowley Beach, Far North Queensland in July 2014.

As the Navy's Landing Craft Heavy approach their final days in the fleet, the people who serve in them share their thoughts on the 40 year old workhorses.

Community leadership recognised

Published on November 01, 2014 by LSIS Jo Dilorenzo (author and photographer)

Commanding Officer of Navy Headquarters Tasmania, Commander Stacey Porter, RAN, is awarded her Telstra Business Women's finalist certificate by Ms Heather Francis, 2013 winner of the Community and Government category. (photo: LSIS Jo Dilorenzo) — Commanding Officer of Navy Headquarters Tasmania, Commander Stacey Porter, RAN, is awarded her Telstra Business Women's finalist certificate by Ms Heather Francis, 2013 winner of the Community and Government category.

Commanding Officer of Navy Headquarters Tasmania, Commander Stacey Porter, was recently named as one of the 19 finalists in the 2014 Telstra Business Women’s Awards for Tasmania.

CDF message regarding Defence Abuse Response Taskforce reports

Published on November 26, 2014 by Chief of the Defence Force Air Chief Marshall Mark Binskin (author)

The Report on Abuse in Defence and the Report on Abuse at the Australian Defence Force Academy were both tabled in Parliament. (photo: N/A) — The Report on Abuse in Defence and the Report on Abuse at the Australian Defence Force Academy were both tabled in Parliament.

Today, two Defence Abuse Response Taskforce reports were tabled in Parliament - Report on Abuse in Defence, which provides an overview of the nature and extent of abuse in Defence detailed in complaints to the taskforce and the Report on Abuse at the Australian Defence Force Academy, which relates specifically to complaints of abuse at the Australian Defence Force Academy.