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Lieutenant Commanders Julia Griffin and Khan Beaumont, the first married couple in the RAN to command patrol boats at the same time. Photo: Glenn Campbell
Navy

Husband and wife make patrol boat history

A married couple in Darwin has become the first husband and wife in Royal Australian Navy history to command patrol boats at the same time.
Lieutenant Shannen Rowe, left, and Sub-Lieutenant Rabeca Appelkamp take a moment of reflection at the memorial of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, at the 75th anniversary of the Leyte Landing in Leyte, Philippines. Photo: LSIS Tara Byrne
Navy International engagement

Famous Philippines battle commemorated

Personnel from HMAS Stuart represented the RAN at the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

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