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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.

Range handover meets target

This article has photo gallery Published on by Department of Defence (author), LSIS Justin Brown (photographer)

Beecroft Weapons Range staff during a transfer of command ceremony at the Beecroft Weapons Range visitor centre. (photo: LSIS Justin Brown)

Beecroft Weapons Range staff during a transfer of command ceremony at the Beecroft Weapons Range visitor centre.

Management of the Beecroft Weapons Range, on the northern shore of Jervis Bay, south of Sydney, has been transferred from Navy to the Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group.

Brisbane base’s big year

Published on by LEUT Phil Fairs (author)

Commander Mark McConnell and Seaman Georgia Bronkhorst cut the birthday cake. (photo: Unknown)

Commander Mark McConnell and Seaman Georgia Bronkhorst cut the birthday cake.

The local community came together to help HMAS Moreton celebrate a big milestone – the Queensland establishment’s first birthday.

Exchange of ideas for future Allied commanders

Published on by MAJ Tania Donovan (author), CMDR Chloe Griggs (author)

Students from the United States Command and General Staff College visit the Australian War Memorial while on an exchange at the Australia Command and Staff Course, Canberra, Australia. April 24, 2017. (photo: Unknown)

Students from the United States Command and General Staff College visit the Australian War Memorial while on an exchange at the Australia Command and Staff Course, Canberra, Australia. April 24, 2017.

United States Command and General Staff College students have crossed continents and oceans to visit counterparts in Canberra in an exchange program designed to strengthen relationships at the working-level across Allied nations.

Fleet Air Arm showcases Wings

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Andrew Herring (author and photographer)

Squirrel Pairs Display Team in action at Wings Over Illawarra 2017. (photo: LEUT Andrew Herring)

Squirrel Pairs Display Team in action at Wings Over Illawarra 2017.

The aircraft, capabilities and people of the Fleet Air Arm were in full flight before a 30,000 strong crowd at Illawarra Regional Airport near Wollongong, New South Wales for Wings Over Illawarra on 6-7 May.

Anzac ties that bind

This article has photo gallery Published on by ABMT Charles Morrow (author), LEUT Harley Slatter (author), Miss Shehana Friday (photographer)

Lieutenant Danielle Britton, Petty Officer Hydrographic Surveying Mathew Britton and Leading Seaman Hydrographic Surveying Jessica Bishop. (photo: Miss Shehana Friday)

Lieutenant Danielle Britton, Petty Officer Hydrographic Surveying Mathew Britton and Leading Seaman Hydrographic Surveying Jessica Bishop.

Across Australia and the Tasman, Australian Navy personnel were on hand for Anzac commemorations, ranging from school visits and dawn services, to moments of personal reflection.

Dutch day of remembrance in Australia’s capital

This article has photo gallery Published on by POIS Phillip Cullinan (author and photographer), LSML-C Nadav Harel (photographer)

Chief of Navy representative, Rear Admiral Tony Dalton, Dutch veteran Mr Lou Westende and Colonel Harold Jacobs, Defence Attach� at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on completion of the Netherlands Remembrance Day service held in Canberra. (photo: POIS Phil Cullinan)

Chief of Navy representative, Rear Admiral Tony Dalton, Dutch veteran Mr Lou Westende and Colonel Harold Jacobs, Defence Attach� at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on completion of the Netherlands Remembrance Day service held in Canberra.

As many Australians were focussed on the Battle of the Coral Sea, the enduring Dutch-Australian defence relationship was also commemorated at Russell Offices on 4 May with a Netherlands Remembrance Day service in Canberra. 

A moment of quiet contemplation for Coral Sea

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Will Singer (author), ABIS James McDougall (photographer)

(L to R) CO Western Australian University Regiment, LTCOL Natalie Wigg, CO No. 25 Squadron, WGCDR Brett Mitchell, XO HMAS Stirling, CMDR Milton Treeby, RAN, and The Dean of Perth, Richard Pengelley, observe a minute's silence. (photo: ABIS James McDougall)

(L to R) CO Western Australian University Regiment, LTCOL Natalie Wigg, CO No. 25 Squadron, WGCDR Brett Mitchell, XO HMAS Stirling, CMDR Milton Treeby, RAN, and The Dean of Perth, Richard Pengelley, observe a minute's silence.

A lone piper led a wreath-laying party past the Flame of Remembrance to the Western Australian State War Memorial in Kings Park to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea.