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Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during a live fire shoot on board HMAS Canberra in the lead up to Excercise Rim of the Pacific 2022. Story by Flying Officer Lily Lancaster. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

Infantry sea a new way to train

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A ship is an unlikely setting for infantry training, but an Army unit aboard HMAS Canberra made it one while

Macquarie University researcher Madison Kho takes a hair sample from a HMAS Canberra crew member to measure cortisol levels. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.

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Scientists at sea to study crew

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Scientists from Macquarie University sailed in HMAS Canberra from Sydney to Townsville in Queensland as part of a project researching

Able Seaman Boatwain Mate Linda Emelio handles lines on the quarterdeck of HMAS Canberra while departing Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski

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Five Royal Australian Navy ships deployed

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Five Royal Australian Navy ships will set sail from Australia over the next three weeks for regional presence deployments throughout

Executive Officer HMAS Canberra Commander Justin Cloney scatters the ashes of former Navy navigation officer, Captain Michael Freeman, during a committal of ashes to the sea ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Former sailors laid to rest at sea

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The ship’s company of HMAS Canberra was honoured to commit the ashes of 10 former Navy personnel to the sea

The 808 Squadron MRH-90 Taipan helicopter prepares to take-off from HMAS Canberra during Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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808 Squadron happy with versatility shown on Tonga Assist

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During Operation Tonga Assist 2022, crews from Navy’s 808 Squadron completed dozens of missions around the 169-island archipelago, including VIP

The ship's company of HMAS Canberra shortly after completing the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On. Story by Lieutenant Laura Watman.

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Marching On deck for mental health

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HMAS Canberra‘s crew completed the 96km March On challenge raising funds for Soldier On while sailing home from Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION:

HMAS Canberra returns to her home port in Sydney, after deploying on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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HMAS Canberra home from Tonga

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HMAS Canberra sailed back into Sydney Harbour on March 29 after completing the Australian Defence Force’s ship-based support to Tonga.

Army soldier Private Tim Melvin, right, reunites with his daughter, Navy sailor Leading Seaman Esther Melvin, on HMAS Canberra on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Like ships in the night

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When the Royal Australian Navy’s biggest ships rendezvoused in Nuku`alofa Harbour in Tonga in early March as part of Operation

Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni (centre) and Australian High Commissioner to the Kingdom of Tonga, Rachael Moore (centre left), talk with military personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, French Armed Forces and the Republic of Fiji Military Force.

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Farewell acknowledged work of Pacific family

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A farewell ceremony at Tonga’s Vuna Wharf was held on March 16 to thank personnel from the Australian Defence Force

HMAS Canberra and HMAS Supply (left) sail into Nuku‘alofa harbour in Tonga as part of Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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HMAS Canberra relieves HMAS Adelaide in Tonga

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HMAS Canberra has arrived in Tonga to relieve HMAS Adelaide on Operation Tonga Assist 2022. CAPTION: HMAS Canberra and HMAS

Night operations on board HMAS Canberra during Indo-Pacific 21 gave opportunity for ADF people to spell it it on the flight deck. Photo Leading Seaman Nadev Harel.

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A look at Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

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Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) is Australia’s annual flagship regional engagement activity. CAPTION: ADF personnel spell it out on the flight deck

Lance Corporal Christopher Lyne puts on his apron on before preparing meals in HMAS Canberra's galley for the Ship's Company and embarked forces on the way to Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadev Harel.

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HMAS Canberra feasts on the flavours of Indonesia

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HMAS Canberra prepared a feast of Indonesian cuisine in preparation for its port visit to Jakarta during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021

Squadron Leader Chris Hill and Andrew Browne, of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, attend a virtual workshop on maritime security during a visit to Vietnam. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Virtual seminars focus on maritime security

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High on the agenda of Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE21) has been a series of virtual workshops on maritime security, a topic

The Australian Army Band perform as HMAS Canberra comes alongside in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, during a contactless port visit as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Band made new arrangements on IPE21

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Members of the Australian Army Band, who joined a contactless maritime deployment during a pandemic, had a simple goal –

Crew members from HMS Diamond conduct a contactless boat-landing exercise with HMAS Canberra personnel during Exercise Bersama Gold 21. Story by Captain Peter March. Photo by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.

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Small boat crews find a dock at sea

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The waters off the east coast of Malaysia in mid-October were abuzz with small boats from the Royal Australian Navy,

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LHDs incapable of delivering tanks to shore

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There were worrisome reports in the media yesterday saying the landing craft on the Royal Australian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock ships,

HMAS Canberra's aviation-support sailors lash down a USN V-22 Osprey from USS Bonhomme Richard on Canberra's flight deck during Exercise Talisman Sabre 17. Photo by Leading Seaman Helen Frank.

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Talisman Sabre – flight operations aboard HMAS Canberra

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HMAS Canberra conducted a wide range of air operations with aircraft from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and international

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Talisman Sabre – HMA Ships Canberra and Choules landings test

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HMAS Canberra and HMAS Choules participated in the amphibious landing phase of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2017 this week, lodging around

HMAS Adelaide rests on blocks in the Captain Cook Graving Dock at Fleet Base East, Sydney, after entering dry dock for maintenance. Photo by Leading Seaman Peter Thompson.

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LHDs on road to recovery

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HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra are due to complete their maintenance period this week after rectification of emergent issues with

HMAS Adelaide rests on blocks within Captain Cook Graving Dock at Fleet Base East, Sydney, after entering dry dock for maintenance. Photo by Leading Seaman Peter Thompson.

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HMAS Adelaide high and dry – Canberra on trial

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Royal Australian Navy amphibious ship HMAS Adelaide has entered the Captain Cook Graving Dock at Garden Island in Sydney for