Newly qualified officers of the watch, Lieutenant Mollie Murton and Sub-Lieutenant James Lara, have achieved a significant career milestone by completing advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training with the United States Navy (USN). The eight-week program was undertaken during HMAS Brisbane’s recent five-month deployment at US Naval Base San Diego and gave the officers hands-on experience […]
Navy News – Stronger bonds create stronger connections: 25 December 2024 Growing up in a Navy family, Sub-Lieutenant Rhys De Serio knows how precious a call home can be. As a child, he was lucky to talk to his parents once a fortnight while they were at sea. Now, as a Navy Information Warfare Officer, he […]
Aviation News Jake Nelson 6th January: A Navy trainee has become the first in Australia to earn her pilot’s wings from 1 Flying Training School at RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria. Acting Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn was awarded her wings in a joint graduation of Navy and Air Force pilots from Course 278 ADF Intermediate […]
Dear members, I regret to advise the death on 20 November 2024 in Perth, WA of NOA member Commander John C Lindsay RAN (Retired). John entered the RANC, then at Flinders Naval Depot (HMAS CERBERUS), as a 13-year-old Cadet Midshipman in the 1954 Normal Entry. He specialised as a Direction Officer and resigned from the navy in […]
2nd December 2024: The NOA ACT Division held its annual pre-Xmas Brunch at a private club in Yarralumla On Monday 2 December and yet again it proved a popular event, Unfortunately, five had to drop out at the last minute due to illnesses. Members started with a tasty fruit dish with a selection of pastries […]
DEFENCE CONNECT: Minister for Defence Personnel Matt Keogh has announced three contracts between Defence Housing Australia and Western Australian businesses to deliver 550 additional new homes for Defence personnel and their families. The new homes will be leased to Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and will provide accommodation in the coming years close to Fleet Base […]
DEFENCE CONNECT 16th July 2024 by Robert Dougherty Newly appointed Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston will champion recruitment, innovative technology and wellbeing as the first naval officer to lead the Australian Defence Force since 2002. Command of the ADF was officially transferred from former Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, […]
NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, California – When the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) pulls away from its California berth for its upcoming deployment, the crew will embark with some homey creature comforts. Comforts like cushy club chairs by an electric fireplace, reliable WIFI, a gaming room, a stadium-seating movie theatre. There are also […]
While this item is not related to the normal business and interests of the Club, it is of interest and concern to all us aging sailors and is added in the members’ interest. Prostate cancer happens when abnormal cells develop and grow in the prostate. These abnormal cells can continue to multiply in an […]
