Operation Manitou

Australians pivotal to Middle East exercise
RAN officers played a small but crucial part in Exercise Artemis Trident in the Middle East recently.

Diving officer retires after 40 years
Navy Clearance Diver Lieutenant Commander Michael Gough has celebrated two decades of continuous service.

Short-notice deployment for Navy planner
Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Peck was deployed last minute on Operation Manitou in the Middle East.

Mariner relishes challenge of land-based deployment
Born and raised in the red dust of Broken Hill, NSW, Navy Commander Jennifer Parker is deployed on Operation Manitou.

Providing maritime support in the Middle East
A team of nearly 20 Navy, Air Force and Defence civilians supports the coalition maritime effort in the Middle East.

Frigate returns after six-month deployment
HMAS Toowoomba has returned to her home port at Fleet Base West, Western Australia, following a successful deployment on Operation Manitou.

Toowoomba heads home after successful mission
HMAS Toowoomba is returning home after completing a six-month deployment to the Middle East on Operation Manitou.

Defending against an invisible enemy
The Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Cyber Unit has been deployed to protect HMAS Toowoomba against cyber attacks.

Third Mother’s Day away for Navy mum
Life at sea is definitely for sailor Kiralee Ekin, although this Bateman’s Bay local said it will be that little bit harder around Mother’s Day.

Proud to be third-generation Navy
Adelaide’s Stuart Francis grew up hearing about adventures on the high seas from his father, grandfather and uncles.

Navy supplies a fulfilling career
A career that provides job security and an opportunity to travel the world caught the eye of 20-year-old Adelaide local Brodie Blaik.

Sailor up to the challenge
There is no challenge too big or small for 26-year-old Katanning local Leading Seaman Benjamin Jenkins.