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Top End welcome for Darwin crew

This article has photo gallery Published on by LCDR Jason O'Gorman (author), LEUT Andrew Ragless (author)

LSEW Brooke Gregory, CPOET William Edmondston, WO Jack Parnell, Commanding Officer HMAS Darwin CMDR Phillip Henry and ABBM Amber Phineasa are pictured at the Cenotaph on the Esplanade following the 2017 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Darwin. (photo: Unknown)

LSEW Brooke Gregory, CPOET William Edmondston, WO Jack Parnell, Commanding Officer HMAS Darwin CMDR Phillip Henry and ABBM Amber Phineasa are pictured at the Cenotaph on the Esplanade following the 2017 Anzac Day Dawn Service in Darwin.

In her final year of service, members of HMAS Darwin’s ship’s company have seized the opportunity to reinforce links with her namesake city.

Navy mums unwrap smiles for Mother’s Day

Published on by LEUT Sarah West (author), SGT Ray Vance (photographer)

Royal Australian Navy Nursing Officer, Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko (right) gives a koala toy to a Vietnamese child at the Emergency Reception (Emergency Department) of the Da Nang General Hospital during Exercise PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2017. (photo: SGT Ray Vance)

Royal Australian Navy Nursing Officer, Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko (right) gives a koala toy to a Vietnamese child at the Emergency Reception (Emergency Department) of the Da Nang General Hospital during Exercise PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2017.

Two Royal Australian Navy Nursing Officers deployed to Vietnam for Exercise PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2017 have marked Mother’s Day in a particularly meaningful way this year - spending time with children with disabilities at an Agent Orange Rehabilitation Centre in Da Nang.

Young women set to soar

This article has photo gallery Published on by Ms Dallas McMaugh (author)

Brisbane Airport played host to the inaugural Aviation Careers Day for Young Women showcasing an exciting array of career options and industry disciplines to 80 female high school students from over 20 schools in the greater Brisbane area. (photo: Unknown)

Brisbane Airport played host to the inaugural Aviation Careers Day for Young Women showcasing an exciting array of career options and industry disciplines to 80 female high school students from over 20 schools in the greater Brisbane area.

Brisbane Airport played host to the inaugural Aviation Careers Day for Young Women, showcasing an exciting array of career options and industry disciplines to 80 female high school students from over 20 schools in the greater Brisbane area. 

Royal Australian Navy supports NSW Kids in Need

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Harley Slatter (author), LSIS Helen Frank (photographer)

HMAS Canberra opened to visitors for the third annual World's Largest Open House charity day, in support of NSW Kids in Need. (photo: LSIS Helen Frank)

HMAS Canberra opened to visitors for the third annual World's Largest Open House charity day, in support of NSW Kids in Need.

Members of the public got a ‘backstage’ pass to amphibious giant, HMAS Canberra as part of the New South Wales Kids in Need fundraising event, the World’s Largest Open House recently.

Navy Cadets commemorate in Port Lincoln

This article has photo gallery Published on by MIDN Alanna Stubbs (author and photographer)

Cadets from Training Ship Flinders, based at Port Lincoln, South Australia, in front of HMAS Leeuwin during the ship's port visit for Anzac Day. (photo: Midshipman Alanna Stubbs)

Cadets from Training Ship Flinders, based at Port Lincoln, South Australia, in front of HMAS Leeuwin during the ship's port visit for Anzac Day.

More than 2,000 people stood alongside the crew of hydrographic ship HMAS Leeuwin in Port Lincoln for Anzac Day commemorations, and with that level of enthusiasm, no wonder the ship’s company departed with some in tow.

Between a walk and a hard place

Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)

Chief Petty Officer Medic Tristan 'Banger' Harris with his walking buggy at HMAS Stirling. (photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko)

Chief Petty Officer Medic Tristan 'Banger' Harris with his walking buggy at HMAS Stirling.

Navy’s own ‘Forrest Gump’ will walk from west coast to east coast, a distance of more 4,200 kilometres, in support of Legacy.

HMAS Success assists DefenceCare

Published on by MIDN Rhys Sheehan (author)

Sub Lieutenant Simon Forster and Midshipman Philip Kingsland sell Anzac badges at ANZ Stadium before the Bulldogs versus Tigers National Rugby League match. (photo: Unknown)

Sub Lieutenant Simon Forster and Midshipman Philip Kingsland sell Anzac badges at ANZ Stadium before the Bulldogs versus Tigers National Rugby League match.

The crew of HMAS Success have been preparing to sail for the upcoming exercises, but still managed to find time to raise funds for their primary charity, RSL DefenceCare.

Skill at arms meet on target

This article has photo gallery Published on by FLTLT Tom Maclean (author), CPL Mark Doran (author), CPL Nunu Campos (photographer)

Australian Army officer Brigadier David Westphalen (left), Commander of 4th Brigade, awards Petty Officer Malcolm Day with the champion Navy shot award during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Victoria, on 12 May 2017. (photo: CPL Nunu Campos)

Australian Army officer Brigadier David Westphalen (left), Commander of 4th Brigade, awards Petty Officer Malcolm Day with the champion Navy shot award during the Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Victoria, on 12 May 2017.

An electronics technician has won the champion Navy shot at the annual Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting at Puckapunyal between 5-26 May.

Safety agenda for aviators

This article has photo gallery Published on by Ms Dallas McMaugh (author), LSCIS Hayley Maxwell (photographer)

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Chris Smallhorn, RAN, give the opening Address Fleet Air Arm Safety Stand Down held at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. (photo: LS Hayley Maxwell)

Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Chris Smallhorn, RAN, give the opening Address Fleet Air Arm Safety Stand Down held at HMAS Albatross in Nowra.

The welfare of people at the centre of Navy’s aviation capability was the focus of the recent Fleet Air Arm Safety Stand Down held at HMAS Albatross in Nowra.

HMAS Newcastle welcomed home

This article has photo gallery Published on by LCDR Fiona Southwood (author), LEUT Andrew Ragless (author)

The crew of HMAS Newcastle marchs during a Freedom of Entry in the city of Newcastle. (photo: Unknown)

The crew of HMAS Newcastle marchs during a Freedom of Entry in the city of Newcastle.

The ship’s company of HMAS Newcastle was overwhelmed by a show of enthusiasm and public support during a recent visit to their namesake city.