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HMAS Penguin exercises her Freedom of Entry

Published on October 13, 2017 by LEUT Andrew Ragless (author), ABIS Bonny Gassner (photographer)

Children from Mosman Public and the Mosman Church of England Preparatory schools cheer as the ship's company of HMAS Penguin march down Military Road, Mosman. (photo: ABIS Bonny Gassner) — Children from Mosman Public and the Mosman Church of England Preparatory schools cheer as the ship's company of HMAS Penguin march down Military Road, Mosman.

With pride and enthusiasm, up to 200 officers and sailors from HMAS Penguin have exercised their Freedom of Entry into the Municipality of Mosman.

‘Birds of a feather’ share torpedo knowledge

Published on October 12, 2017 by LEUT Gary McHugh (author), CPOIS Damian Pawlenko (photographer)

Director General Explosive Material, Commodore Simon Ottaviano, RAN, makes an opening address prior to the 'Welcome to Country' ceremony at the Torpedo Organisation United States, Canada, Australia, and Netherlands (TOUCAN) International Forum meeting in the HMAS Stirling Cinema, Western Australia. (photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko) — Director General Explosive Material, Commodore Simon Ottaviano, RAN, makes an opening address prior to the 'Welcome to Country' ceremony at the Torpedo Organisation United States, Canada, Australia, and Netherlands (TOUCAN) International Forum meeting in the HMAS Stirling Cinema, Western Australia.

Some of the world’s foremost authorities for the MK48, MK46 and MK54 torpedo systems came together recently at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.

A right Royal visit

Published on October 09, 2017 by LEUT Andrew Ragless (author), ABIS Bonny Gassner (photographer)

His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, KG, GCVO, CD, ADC(P) speaks with the ship's company of Guided Missile Destroyer, HMAS Hobart. (photo: ABIS Bonny Gassner) — His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, KG, GCVO, CD, ADC(P) speaks with the ship's company of Guided Missile Destroyer, HMAS Hobart.

His Royal Highness, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York had an important message for the men and women of the Royal Australian Navy during a recent visit to Australia.

Chiefs of Navy discuss future with leading strategists

Published on October 06, 2017 by Mr James McPherson (author), POIS Phil Cullinan (photographer)

VIPs and guests attending the 2017 Sea Power Conference at Darling Harbour, Sydney. (photo: LSIS Helen Frank) — VIPs and guests attending the 2017 Sea Power Conference at Darling Harbour, Sydney.

The Royal Australian Navy has drawn Sea Power Conference 2017 to a close after three intense days of presentations, bilateral meetings, industry engagements and discussions on the future of naval operations and maritime capabilities.

Brainstorming the future

Published on October 05, 2017 by Aurora Daniels (author), Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes (photographer)

Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, disembarks from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of large-scale amphibious assault during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017. (photo: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Sykes) — Landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, disembarks from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as part of large-scale amphibious assault during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017.

Defence is holding its first force design conference to gather ideas from around Australia and the globe on designing the future force.

Navy welcomes the world for Sea Power Conference

Published on October 03, 2017 by Mr James McPherson (author), POIS Phil Cullinan (photographer), LSIS Helen Frank (photographer)

Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN speaks at Sea Power Conference 2017 at Darling Harbour, Sydney. (photo: LSIS Helen Frank) — Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, AO, CSC, RAN speaks at Sea Power Conference 2017 at Darling Harbour, Sydney.

The Royal Australian Navy is hosting the biennial Sea Power Conference with senior naval delegations from around the world descending on Sydney for three days of discussions and Navy-to-Navy engagements.

Back-to-back win for Navy Dragons

Published on October 31, 2017 by CPL Bill Solomou (author), Unknown (photographer)

The Navy Dragons paddled their way to back-to-back championships at this year’s Dragons Abreast Dragon Boat Festival held on Sydney Harbour.

Defence indigenous footballers join national carnival

Published on October 29, 2017 by LEUT Ben Willee (author), LEUT Dave Devlin (photographer)

Seaman Communication Information Systems Tamati Smith from the Australian Defence Force Indigenous AFL team competes for the ball against Gippsland during the AFL Victoria NAIDOC carnival in Ballarat. (photo: LEUT Dave Devlin) — Seaman Communication Information Systems Tamati Smith from the Australian Defence Force Indigenous AFL team competes for the ball against Gippsland during the AFL Victoria NAIDOC carnival in Ballarat.

A team of Australian Defence Force indigenous footballers recently participated in the Yannanayowoit Dullallally Football Carnival in Ballarat – the theme of which was to be proud of one’s indigenous heritage.

Improving mind, body and spirit

Published on October 28, 2017 by WO Christopher Garner (author), POET Scott O'Donohue (photographer)

ABML-P Mazziota instructs a yoga class on the flight deck while HMAS Toowoomba conducts her transit home to Fleet Base West after her IPE 17 deployment. (photo: POET Scott O'Donohue) — ABML-P Mazziota instructs a yoga class on the flight deck while HMAS Toowoomba conducts her transit home to Fleet Base West after her IPE 17 deployment.

Seagoing deployments have not stopped one proactive and enthusiastic sailor from bringing her passion for fitness with her – and she is converting a ship’s company in the process.

Sirius’ soccer stars marvel in Malaysia

Published on October 26, 2017 by LEUT Theresa Swift (author), POML-C William Millward (photographer)

Soccer players from HMAS Sirius and the Royal Malaysian Navy after a friendly match in Kuantan, Malaysia. (photo: POML-C William Millward) — Soccer players from HMAS Sirius and the Royal Malaysian Navy after a friendly match in Kuantan, Malaysia.

HMAS Sirius arrived in Kuantan, Malaysia recently to conduct a port visit as part of the Indo-Pacific Endeavour task group deployment.

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