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Photos of Navy people at work, home and abroad.

Plunging into action

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Divers from HMAS Choules seize rare training opportunity in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

26 Aug 26

A sailor connects a hook at sea.

Faces of the fleet

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Navy personnel serving at sea and ashore.

10 Aug 26

Operation RENDER SAFE is the Australian Defence Force-led (ADF) multinational commitment to removing the danger posed by World War II-era explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Pacific countries. During Operation RENDER SAFE, Royal Australian Navy Huon Class Minehunter, HMAS Diamantina, and Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, will deploy to Tuvalu with an embarked Clearance Dive Team and supporting personnel. They will conduct a technical reconnaissance of Nanumea Lagoon to inform the Government of the extent

Exercise Pacific Partnership

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Providing humanitarian assistance for those in need.

20 Jul 26

The Royal Australian Navy is providing Bay Class landing ship dock HMAS Choules in support of Exercise Pacific Partnership 26, a multinational activity sponsored by the United States Navy and focused on providing humanitarian assistance to communities in Southeast Asia.An international contingent of approximately 100 personnel will embark on HMAS Choules and conduct a port visit to Silbolga in Sumatra, Indonesia. This visit will provide essential humanitarian services, strengthen relationships, and manage

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Navy personnel serving at sea and ashore.

16 Jul 26

RAN Recruit School Provides new Recruits with the many skills needed to pass onto a naval career. The Recruits will endure an intensive 10-week training programme, learning such skills as teamwork, self-discipline and professionalism. Each Recruit will leave as a new sailor and adopt our Navy values - Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Excellence.