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Darwin leaders honoured

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Des Paroz (author), ABCSO Belinda Porter (photographer), LSIS James Whittle (photographer)

Commanding Officer, HMAS Darwin, Commander Phillip Henry, RAN, pictured on the forecastle during passage to Auckland, New Zealand for the Royal New Zealand Navy's 75th Anniversary International Naval Review. (photo: LSIS James Whittle)

Commanding Officer, HMAS Darwin, Commander Phillip Henry, RAN, pictured on the forecastle during passage to Auckland, New Zealand for the Royal New Zealand Navy's 75th Anniversary International Naval Review.

The 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List named three leaders from the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Darwin recognised for their service in the ship’s recent deployment to the Middle East.

Indigenous graduates on board

Published on by LEUT John Cole (author)

The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed its first graduating class from the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program. (photo: Unknown)

The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed its first graduating class from the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program.

Navy has welcomed its first graduating class from the Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program which prepares Indigenous men and women for Defence careers.

Modern war fighters in focus

Published on by CMDR Fenn Kemp (author), LSIS Nina Fogliani (photographer)

General Entry 351 Taylor Division march to the parade ground during their Graduation Ceremony held at Recruit School of HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. (photo: LSIS Nina Fogliani)

General Entry 351 Taylor Division march to the parade ground during their Graduation Ceremony held at Recruit School of HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.

The questions of ‘What exactly is a warfighting culture? What does a professional war fighter look like and how can this be measured?’ have been discussed at recent workshop in Canberra.

Queen's Birthday 2017 Honours List announced

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Medals awarded to Navy personnel in the Queen's Birthday 2017 Honours List. From left: Member (AM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia; Medal (OAM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia; Commendation for Distinguished Service (CDS): Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC); Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM). (photo: )

Medals awarded to Navy personnel in the Queen's Birthday 2017 Honours List. From left: Member (AM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia; Medal (OAM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia; Commendation for Distinguished Service (CDS): Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC); Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM).

The Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), has approved 891 awards to be announced in the Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours List.

Resilient leaders train to fight

This article has photo gallery Published on by SBLT Patrick Czakilew (author)

Midshipman Jure Plestina is abseiling while belayed by MIDN Anna Hutchinson. (photo: Unknown)

Midshipman Jure Plestina is abseiling while belayed by MIDN Anna Hutchinson.

Naval officers are taught to lead in times of peace and war – but how exactly? Building on their natural aptitude and drive, trainees are put through a range of physical and mental tests to prepare them for military life in charge.

Capability delivery through Naval Reserve

Published on by CAPT Frank Kresse (author), ABIS Sarah Ebsworth (photographer)

Fleet Base East Garden Island (photo: ABIS Sarah Ebsworth)

Fleet Base East Garden Island

A comprehensive review of the Australian Naval Reserve has delivered 45 recommendations that aim to better integrate the part-time and full-time workforces of the fleet.

Customer service excellence rewarded

This article has photo gallery Published on by MISS Katrina Pawley (author)

Bronwyn Dzirins, Navy Canteens Creswell Canteen Supervisor and Jerry Lissing, Navy Canteens National Operations Manager. (photo: Unknown)

Bronwyn Dzirins, Navy Canteens Creswell Canteen Supervisor and Jerry Lissing, Navy Canteens National Operations Manager.

The very first Navy Canteens ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ medallion has been presented to Bronwyn Dzirins, Canteen Supervisor at the HMAS Creswell Canteen, at the Jervis Bay base.

Family focus for patrol boats

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Todd Fitzgerald (author), ABIS Kayla Hayes (photographer)

Captain Patrol Boats, Captain Jason Hunter, RAN, with his wife Susan and their daughters Darcy and Molly during the 'pre-deployment' brief for Patrol Boat partners and families at HMAS Coonawarra, Northern Territory. (photo: ABIS Kayla Hayes)

Captain Patrol Boats, Captain Jason Hunter, RAN, with his wife Susan and their daughters Darcy and Molly during the 'pre-deployment' brief for Patrol Boat partners and families at HMAS Coonawarra, Northern Territory.

Navy personnel in Darwin have attended a family event that aimed to raise awareness of the services available to partners and families of deployed Navy members.

Armada of education for midshipmen

This article has photo gallery Published on by LEUT Harley Slatter (author)

Midshipman Ramon Sarmiento and Midshipman Owen Snell undertaking Junior Warfare Application Course while onboard ESPS Cristobal Colon. (photo: Unknown)

Midshipman Ramon Sarmiento and Midshipman Owen Snell undertaking Junior Warfare Application Course while onboard ESPS Cristobal Colon.

Two Spanish-speaking Australian midshipmen have spent the last three months taking part in training, exercises and navigating around Australia on board the Spanish Armada’s frigate ESPS Cristóbal Colón.

Planning for next pay deal

Published on by Department of Defence (author), POIS Kelvin Hockey (photographer)

HMAS Canberra rounds the point of Garden Island as the ship sails out of Sydney Harbour. (photo: POIS Kelvin Hockey)

HMAS Canberra rounds the point of Garden Island as the ship sails out of Sydney Harbour.

The Chief of the Defence Force has commenced engagement with the Government and Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal to advocate on behalf of Defence personnel for an ongoing fair and contemporary remuneration package.