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Lieutenant Julie Storok said her role as a Navy Reserve psychologist complemented her civilian role supporting the mental health of students and teachers.
11 May 2022
Navy

Navy psychologist wins Prince of Wales award

Navy reservist Lieutenant Julie Storok wins a Prince of Wales award to further her work supporting the mental health of young people
Warrant Officer – Navy Deb Butterworth with two men who were promoted to warrant officer 50 years ago when the rank was reintroduced, Alfred ‘Rusty’ Marquis, left, and Robert Brown, at the anniversary event. Photo: Leading Seaman Kylie Jagiello
23 December 2021
Navy

Rank milestone celebrated

The 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of the rank of warrant officer in the Navy has been marked.
Then-Lieutenant Fatena El-Masri on board HMAS Melbourne (III) where she was the only female in her division and worked as the deputy weapons electrical engineering officer.
17 August 2021
Navy STEM

One dream inspires another

As a child growing up in Lebanon, Lieutenant Commander Fatena El-Masri dreamed of being an astronaut, but she now has other dreams. 
Skipper of refugee boat Nghia Hung, Tam Van Nguyen, with Royal Australian Navy Reserve Captain Chris Frost in front of Grumman Tracker 851 at the HARS Aviation Museum, Albion Park, NSW. Photo: Sergeant Dave Morley
24 June 2021
Navy

Refugees reunite for anniversary

A group of former Vietnamese refugees held a 40th anniversary reunion at Albion Park’s HARS Aviation Museum.

Former chief of naval personnel Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths (retd) at the launch of his biography, Guy Griffiths: The Life & Times of an Australian Admiral, at the Australian War Memorial. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
2 June 2021
Navy

Admiral's story a 'piece of naval history'

Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths' (retd) biography was launched at the Australian War Memorial on May 27.
Son Tien Trang Kim and Chi Crosskill touch and kiss the Grumman Tracker.
28 April 2021
Navy

An emotional reunion for survivors

A group of former Vietnamese ‘boat people’ were recently reunited with the Navy aircraft that took part in their rescue almost 40 years ago.
Young Endeavour's ship’s company at Garden Island, Sydney, with Commanding Officer LCDR Andrew Callander in the centre, back row.
24 December 2019
Navy

A busy year for Young Endeavour

It has been a busy year for the Navy-operated Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour.
HMAS Melbourne's final Commanding Officer, Commander Marcus Buttler, carries the ship's Australian White Ensign away during the decommissioning ceremony. Photo: PTE Rodrigo Villablanca
28 October 2019
Navy

Melbourne's decommissioning marks end of FFG era

Navy has celebrated the completion of 27 years of service by HMAS Melbourne, the last of her class.
HMAS Melbourne leads STS Young Endeavour and Chilean Navy tall ship Buque Escuela Esmeralda into Sydney Harbour. Photo: Able Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill
2 August 2019
Navy International engagement

Spectacle as tall ships welcome Chilean Navy

Navy traditions and history were on display when seven ships arrived in Sydney on August 1.

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