Navy

Ship's whistle sends kayakers paddling
An official duty of HMAS Hobart during her visit to the Tasmanian capital for the Royal Hobart Regatta was to start a kayak race.

From childhood awe to pride on deck
Able Seaman Harriet Shepperd's childhood admiration for a Navy warship visiting Hobart led to her being on deck for the latest visit.

HMAS Hobart heads to Tassie for regatta
HMAS Hobart will sail into the River Derwent for the Royal Hobart Regatta.

Combat systems operator dusts off tool belt
Former apprentice carpenter Leading Seaman Leigh Gough returned to his trade to help repair buildings on Operation Fiji Assist 20-21.

3D printing shields frontline staff
Petty Officer Matthew Teis has been awarded the 2021 Chief of Navy Excellence in Innovation Award for his 3D printed face shields.

Anthem a vessel for change
The Navy Band has recorded a new rendition of the Australian national anthem featuring the new lyrics.

Daydreams come true for Able Seaman
Bizarre animals and white sand beaches consumed the daydreams of Able Seaman Brittany Alexander before her move to Australia from Canada.

Huge boost for missile program
New anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles are being considered as part of a $1 billion investment announced by the government.

Many roads to Navy career
An adventurous spirit led Sub-Lieutenant Nancy Cotton to move to Australia from the UK and eventually join the Navy.

Kudos for diver's brave efforts
In arduous conditions, Leading Seaman Steven Palu worked to recover the remains of three marines.

Award for excellence in logistics
Leading Seaman Simone Henare's work on submarines earned her a Conspicuous Service Medal.

Horses inspire new ideas to encourage 'joining up'
A modern horse-training technique inspired Navy’s recruiting team when they swapped their desks for grassy paddocks during a recent planning day.