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Sailors with Neil and Gwen Mcleod after clearing debris from their flood-damaged property in Scotts Head, NSW. Photo: Corporal Robert Whitmore
Navy

Fighting and winning ashore

Navy has been involved in rescue, recovery and clean up efforts during Operation NSW Flood Assist. 
The first six recipients of the Australian Service Medal for Operation Bursa with the Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore Don Dezentje, centre. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
Navy History

Operational contribution recognised

Navy’s Fleet Air Arm has been awarded an Australian Service Medal for its contribution to Operation Bursa.

HMAS Ballarat returns to Fleet Base West, Western Australia, after a successful Indian Ocean deployment. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
Navy International engagement

Ballarat returns from deployment

HMAS Ballarat has returned to her home port of Fleet Base West near Rockingham, Western Australia, following a successful Indian Ocean deployment. 
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Sub Lieutenant Ashley Hill in front of the MRH-60 helicopter embarked in HMAS Ballarat. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
Navy

Flying start for Ballarat’s aviator

Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Sub Lieutenant Ashley Hill plays an integral role on board HMAS Ballarat.

Leading Seaman Aircrewman Benjamin Dixon maintains a lookout over an area of fire-stricken NSW. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
Navy

Navy uses specialist equipment on night flights

Specialist Navy reconnaissance equipment is being used at night to support firefighting efforts across New South Wales.

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