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LEUT Sarah West

“CHALLENGE and inno-vate” is a fundamental pillar of Navy’s Signature Behaviours and a senior sailor at HMAS Stirling has demonstrated sig-nificant leadership in this area, earning himself a Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours and Awards list.

Since childhood, CPOET Andrew Spencer has always been interested in naval weap-ons systems.

This interest, coupled with a desire to continue his fam-ily’s history of military service, inspired him to join Navy as an electronics technician and he has since specialised as a weap-ons technician.

In 2003, CPO Spencer was a member of HMAS Anzac’s ship’s company when the frig-ate conducted a naval gunfire support mission on the al-Faw Peninsular in southern Iraq.

“That was the first shot fired in combat by a Royal Australian Navy warship since the Vietnam War and it was greatly satisfy-ing to see the endless hours of

training put into effect with total professionalism and efficiency by all involved,” CPO Spencer said.

“We were doing the job that we were all trained for and it was a highlight of my career.”

Since joining the Navy, CPO Spencer has served at sea in three destroyers – HMA Ships Brisbane II, Hobart II and Perth II – and three Anzac-class frigates – HMA Ships Anzac, Arunta and Warramunga.

“Working as a maintainer, operator and ultimately as the supervisor of ships’ armament and fire control systems has been incredibly rewarding and satisfying,” CPO Spencer said.

“The thrill and excitement of a 5-inch gun firing is something that has never diminished for me.”

CPO Spencer is enjoy-ing a shore posting to HMAS Stirling, where he manages the weapons workshop at Fleet Support Unit - West.

It is in this role that he earned the CSM.

His contribution was instru-mental in establishing FSU-W as the designated repair facil-

ity for all the off-board chaff launchers utilised on the Anzac-class frigates.

The innovation has not only resulted in enhancing the tech-nical skills of ET weapons spe-cialists posted to FSU, but has also resulted in cost savings for Navy by alleviating the need to pay external contractors to do the work.

CPO Spencer, who was one of six Navy members to receive the CSM, said the award was unexpected.

“I am both extremely sur-prised and honoured to be receiving the CSM,” CPO Spencer said.

“Although recent achieve-ments have been highlighted, I think of this as a validation of a career where I have always striven to do the best job I am capable of.

“Any achievement in the Navy is the result of teamwork and any individual award is also usually the result of a team striving towards a common goal, so I think the award is as much for my hardworking team as for myself.”

It’s a team effort, says recipient

A lasting legacyLEUT Sarah West

AFTER a long day of performing surgeries on multiple casual-ties at the Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit at Kandahar Air Field in 2012, orthopaedic sur-geon Ian Young found himself treating an Australian soldier who had been critically wound-ed by an IED explosion.

The soldier’s blast wounds were so bad they resulted in lower limb amputations from both legs.

Caring for the Aussie digger was one of the more emotional experiences of the Navy doc-tor’s three deployments to Afghanistan, but turned out to be one of the most rewarding.

After six years, which fea-tured more deployments and a promotion to captain, he was reunited with the soldier under much better circumstances. It was a memorable experience.

On Australia Day, CAPT Young was appointed a Member in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of his exceptional service in the delivery of opera-tional medical services to ADF personnel on Operations Relex, Padang Assist, Render Safe, Okra and Slipper.

CAPT Young originally joined the Canadian Navy and trans-ferred to the RAN in 1998.

He became a fully qualified orthopaedic surgeon in January 2008, after completing his spe-cialist training under the Medical Officer Specialist Training Scheme (MOSTS).

The newly specialised CAPT Young was the only full-time medical specialist in the Navy when he completed MOSTS.

Since then, he has helped to grow and develop the medical specialist program to its current workforce of 25 personnel in five specialities, including ortho-paedic surgery, general surgery, anaesthetics, emergency medi-cine and intensive care medi-cine – an achievement he feels is an important legacy.

During his career he has enjoyed postings to HMAS Cerberus, the Submarine Underwater Medical Unit at HMAS Penguin, and the Maritime Role 2E Primary Casualty Reception Facility (now known as the Maritime Operational Health Unit).

He’s currently serving as Director of Specialist Medical Capability - Navy.

This role has him sharing his time between managing health capability development and conducting regular clinical placements as an orthopaedic surgeon at Frankston Hospital, in order to maintain his clinical skills and ability to deploy at short notice.

CAPT Young said his deploy-ments to Afghanistan and Iraq in particular were professionally rewarding.

“I was very proud to lead a group of Australian health specialists in Kandahar,” CAPT Young said.

“I was also very proud to serve as the Director of Clinical Services for the Anzac Role 2E hospital in Taji, Iraq.

“I am deeply humbled to receive this honour.

“I’m extremely proud to serve my new country of Australia and am in awe of the wonderful peo-ple I have deployed and worked with over the years.”

CAPT Ian Young in an operating theatre at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit in Kandahar.

CPOET Andrew Spencer leans on a 5-inch gun barrel in the weapons electrical workshop at Fleet Support Unit - West. Photo: POIS James Whittle

Member in the Military Division (AM)

CDRE Michael MikoFor exceptional service to the RAN in the field of maritime logistics.

CAPT Ian YoungFor exceptional service in the delivery of opera-tional medical services to the ADF on Operations Relex, Padang Assist, Render Safe, Okra and Slipper.

Medal in the Military Division (OAM)

LCDR Nathan ColeFor meritori-ous service in the field of maritime communica-tions and information systems sup-port.

CPO Cameron DevennyFor meritorious service to the RAN’s boatswains mate workgroup and mer-itorious devotion to duty as CPOB HMAS Hobart.

CAPT Mark McConnellFor meritorious service to personnel management and shaping future peo-ple capability within the RAN.

CAPT Darren RaeFor meritorious service in the field of naval aviation engineering.

Commendation for Distinguished Service

LEUT Patrick McGuireFor distinguished per-formance of duties in warlike operations as the aviation operations officer for Train Advise Assist Command - South, while force assigned to Operation Highroad,

Afghanistan from August 2017 to February 2018.

Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)

CAPT Peter BartlettFor outstanding achieve-ment in the field of Navy Task Group pre-operational training and preparation.

LCDR Victoria CatonFor outstanding devotion to duty in the field of Defence nursing and per-sonnel support.CAPT Nicholas HartFor outstanding devotion to duty, dedication and achievement as the Naval Attaché to Indonesia.

CMDR Rachel JonesFor outstanding achieve-ment in the application of exceptional skills as the Command Legal Officer within Headquarters Joint Task Force 633 on Operation Accordion from March 2017 to September 2017.

CAPT Anthony KlenthisFor outstanding achieve-ment in strategic work-force planning for the RAN.

CDRE Antony PartridgeFor outstanding devotion to duty as the Director General - Defence Force Recruiting.

CAPT James RenwickFor outstanding devotion to duty as a legal officer in the RAN Reserve.

CMDR Luke RyanFor outstanding achieve-ment in the performance of duty as CO the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School.

CAPT Mark SiroisFor outstanding achieve-ment in the application of exceptional skills, judge-ment and dedication as CO HMAS Newcastle

while deployed on Operation Manitou from July 2017 to November 2017.

CAPT Cameron SteilFor outstanding achieve-ment as CO HMAS Arunta, while deployed on Operation Manitou from November 2016 to July 2017.

Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)

LCDR Benjamin CrowtherFor meritori-ous achieve-ment in the field of Naval unmanned aircraft.

LCDR Neil DavenportFor meritorious achieve-ment and devotion to duty in the field of minor war vessel capability develop-ment with the RAN.

PO N For meritorious achieve-ment in the field of Navy expeditionary reconnais-sance and clearance div-ing training.

LEUT Jennifer NeuhausFor meritorious achieve-ment in the performance of duty as the course implementation officer at the School of Navigation Warfare.

LCDR Darryl ScottFor meritorious achieve-ment as the senior instructor Maritime Intelligence Wing at the Defence Force School of Intelligence.

CPO Andrew SpencerFor meritorious achieve-ment in weapon safety and materiel management in the RAN.

The full list is available at www.gg.gov.au.

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS

TWENTY THREE members of the RAN were recognised in the 2019 Australia Day Honours List.

The recipients were announced alongside 1377 other Australians by the Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Australia GEN (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove.

The list, which includes 90 military awards, recognises the contributions and service by outstanding individuals across Australia in many fields.

“On behalf of all Australians, I con-gratulate recipients of Australia Day Honours,” Sir Peter said.

“These people are worthy of our respect, admiration and thanks – they have made an enormous contribution to their local communities and to the entire nation.”

He said they were from all walks of life and while some were well known, the majority were unsung heroes.

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Dedication an example to all

LSIS Jake Badior

SHORTLY after taking on the role of Course Implementation Officer at the School of Navigation Warfare, LEUT Jennifer Neuhaus noticed that a large proportion of students were struggling with the JWAC exam schedule, particularly after three students were back-classed within the first three weeks of the course.

“It started with a simple question – ‘How can we improve the system to help trainees through?’,” she said.

LEUT Neuhaus set out to re-shape the school’s culture from being assessment-centric to one based on positive training.

“We focused on addressing the needs of students,” she said.

“There is a generational change happening; we were not taking into account the fact that how students learn and are assessed in school had changed and we needed to consider this with our own assessment schedule.”

Her efforts contributed to a 10 per cent reduction in training

Setting students on new course

failures across the early phases of officer navigation training.

“We saw a 100 per cent pass rate on the first three courses of

the first phase of JWAC after implementing the change,” she said.

“We wanted to make it a

supportive learning and assess-ment environment, celebrating positive achievements, in the hope that fewer training progress

reports would have to be issued.“This meant that we could

focus more on producing great officers through mentoring and help with study, and subse-quently this led to more positive academic results.”

For her efforts, LEUT Neuhaus received a Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) as part of the Australia Day honours.

LEUT Neuhaus said she felt very humbled, honoured and privileged to have been awarded a CSM.

“I never intended on achiev-ing anything like this. I just put my head down and wanted to do the best job I could to support the trainees through JWAC,” she said.

Another reason for the award was her participation in the Women in Maritime Focus Initiative.

As part of the program, a networking event was held at HMAS Watson, which focused on the awareness of chal-lenges facing Navy as it seeks to increase female participation, similar to programs in the civil-ian maritime industry.

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there is a unifying theme: they have dedi-cated themselves to service. They have worked tirelessly for others, to improve local communities and to make Australia a better place,” Sir Peter said.

“While typically they haven’t sought thanks or recognition, they deserve both. Their generosity, selflessness, compas-sion, dedication, commitment to service and energy inspire and motivate all of us.”

Two Navy members were appointed Members in the Military Division of the Order of Australia (AM).

CDRE Michael Miko was appointed for his exceptional service to Navy in the field of maritime logistics, while CAPT Ian Young was appointed for his excep-tional service in the delivery of opera-tional medical services to the ADF.

The RAN congratulates the 23 Navy recipients.

LEUT Jennifer Neuhaus was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal. Photo: LSIS Ronnie Baltoft

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This is an edited version of DCN’s letter to leading seamen

I am writing to ask for your help – to enlist your intellect and energy – in consolidating the gains we, our Navy, have made with respect to our culture and our behaviour. I believe that you – the leading hands of our Navy – are uniquely positioned to embed the right culture, to strengthen our reputation, and to secure our future.

You might ask, ‘why me?’ The answer is simple. You are the trusted face of Navy.

When I climb a gangway to visit one of our warships I am invariably met by a leading sea-man; at sea, it is the quartermaster who runs the ship’s routine for the officer of the watch; when I

embark in one of our helicopters it is usually a leading seaman that delivers the safety brief and ensures I am wearing the correct life jacket, helmet, and securely buckled into my seat; and when anyone walks into the office of CN, it is one of the leading sea-men they will first meet. Leading seamen are also the principal instructors at Recruit Training School.

You are also the inspiration for our most junior, often young-est, most impressionable and least experienced sailors. The role of leading seaman is timeless, and remains in many ways one of the most difficult leadership experi-ences in a Navy career. You must balance responsibilities for a cohort recently regarded as your peers, while still messing with

them. You have been selected for this unique challenge because Navy believes in your ability and judgement. You have the potential – realised many times over – to inspire and motivate those around you at all rank levels (myself included).

Together, I feel we get it right about 98 per cent of the time. I need your help though with the other 2 per cent.

This ’98-2’ proposition is sub-jective, but it serves a purpose. My goal is to honour the faith placed in each of us by the parents and loved ones of our sailors, by challenging and eliminating nega-tive behaviours. You and I under-stand the damage this behaviour causes to Navy’s people, to how our community views us and, ultimately, to our capability as a

Call-out to leading hands for help

IN JUNE last year, DCN RADM Mark Hammond sent a letter to all leading seamen reminding them of the signifi-cance of their leading roles in Navy.

As well as reinforcing the opportu-nity for the individuals who hold that rank, the purpose of the letter was to initiate deck plate conversations regard-ing the main issues affecting our sail-ors.

DCN said the leading seaman forums he held to seek feedback from the letter were invaluable.

“The response has been overwhelm-ing. There is a genuine appetite among our sailors for Navy to invest in their leadership training, to treat them like adults and to empower them in the workplace,” RADM Hammond said.

He said everything Navy does is about teamwork and that through their mentoring of junior sailors, the lead-ing seamen were able to leverage the energy and intellect of their teams to strengthen Navy’s capability at sea and ashore.

One of the main aims of the let-ter and forums was to get feedback on ideas to improve retention.

RADM Hammond said the feedback had been significant and was evidence that our sailors are frustrated by some of our policies but also genuinely keen to help us improve them.

The successful activity was fol-lowed by a letter to all lieutenants in December.

Similarly, in that letter, DCN reminds lieutenants that good leader-ship is about example and mentoring. That, once again, it is Navy’s teams which directly enable our success at sea.

“I therefore ask you to let your team in. Listen, coach, mentor; then make every effort to remove the roadblocks preventing our people from achieving

their true potential. Lead through ena-blement, lead by fostering and facilitat-ing positive team traits, and lead always by example of respect, good behaviour and strong values,” RADM Hammond says in the letter.

RADM Hammond said he want-ed to remind his lieutenants that the Navy’s future is theirs to define, espe-cially the way in which we lead our people while operating in stressful environments.

Specifically, a warrior mindset is compatible with a calm, ethical, com-passionate, people-centric leadership environment wherein all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Navy People are collating the hun-dreds of ideas submitted via the feed-back process from the leading seamen forums.

A divisional hotline and a retention hotline have been implemented to con-tinue to add more inputs

A team is translating all the key messages into core common themes so Director General Navy People can focus and prioritise resources on the things which are going to have the big-gest positive influence on the work-force.

One of the key strategies to come out of the leading seaman forums is try-ing to retain the workforce for longer. The average length of service is six years. If conditions can be created to motivate members to provide at least eight years of effective service Navy will be able to close the workforce gap that has existed for the past three dec-ades in just three years.

As RADM Hammond said in an interview with Navy News in November: “For anybody considering leaving Navy, my key advice is, before you make a decision, let’s have a con-versation.”

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This is an edited version of DCN’s let-ter to lieutenants

“Good leaders understand the sys-tems and empower the teams that ena-ble our mission. They quietly, profes-sionally lead their teams to fight their submarine at 2 knots, or calmly fight their ship at 28 knots. They do not lose their cool, preferring to remain calm and engaged with their team. In doing so, they achieve our mission with and through our people, expertly employing naval capabilities in the national inter-est, inspiring those around them.”

This quote is my summation of what I wish I always knew as a leader and the environment I wish I had always encountered. It is the headmark I ulti-mately strived for in command. I didn’t always get there, but I sincerely believe it was worth trying.

Leadership in the contemporary maritime environment requires profes-sional mastery and determination. We are expected to train for, master and employ an array of complex systems in the maritime domain, coupled with an astute understanding of strategic maritime issues, and a very high level of humanistic leadership performance. Our mission is inherently dangerous; demanding that we uphold personal and team performance standards to retire or mitigate a complex array of technical and operational risks.

Reflecting on my own leadership journey, I recognise that my perfor-mance suffered at times from a lack of mentoring. I am now a little older, more experienced and have been afforded a significant opportunity to ‘make a dif-ference’. Conscious that mentoring and coaching enables us to improve the way we deal with challenges and maximises our potential to enlist the energy and intellects of our people, I have decided to write to you.

My goal is that this letter will enhance your own learning journey; embed in you an acute grasp of the cen-trality of our people to all that we do and stand for; encourage you to adopt a calm, systems-thinking, people-centric approach to your profession; and chal-lenge you to strive to be a better leader every day. Ultimately, I hope it con-tributes to making you and our Navy healthier, more resilient and stronger. Firstly, consider the following:

Our Navy is designed to fight as teams. Every member of every Navy team – at sea and ashore – contributes

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professional fighting force. We cannot afford the price of the 2 per cent.

You have a great opportunity to lead, inspire and drive signifi-cant change. I urge you to emu-late the best examples of those who have inspired you along your journey, and leverage the negatives you have experienced

Call-out to leading hands for help

Setting the bar for good leadership

An opportunity to define naval lethality and contemporary naval leadership through the lens of highly professional teams that achieve results ’with and through our people’, not at the expense of our people.

directly to our success at sea. Navy’s core strength, resilience, cognitive abil-ity and warfighting effectiveness is therefore dependent upon our collec-tive human endeavours – as a system of teams.

This statement is about warrior cul-ture combined with ethical and intel-lectual leadership of combat-ready individuals and teams. These mutually supportive themes are essential to our Navy realising its full potential. Despite the stresses of our profession, I firmly believe it is possible to be ruthlessly professional combat-ready officers, yet polite, respectful, empowering leaders. We can do this by combining a con-

trolled, ‘outcomes focused’ warrior atti-tude with a calm intellectual approach to leadership, people management, problem-solving and mentoring. In turn, by understanding our systems and peo-ple, we can sustain the required readi-ness at sea, surging quickly to higher readiness when needed – rather than maintaining excessively high levels for too long and burning out our people.

Your cohort has an opportunity to define naval lethality and contempo-rary naval leadership through the lens of highly professional teams that achieve results ‘with and through our people’, not at the expense of our people. We have an opportunity to prove contempo-rary Naval leadership is about encom-

passing our warfighting abilities within a solid, ethical behavioural framework that values and leverages the centrality of our people. If we do this, I believe our people will want to ‘get out of bed and get to work’ because they feel val-ued, well led, supported and part of something bigger than themselves.

I therefore ask you to let your team in. Listen, coach, mentor; then make every effort to remove the roadblocks preventing our people from achieving their true potential. Lead through ena-blement, lead by fostering and facilitat-ing positive team traits, and lead always by example of respect, good behaviour and strong values. Be strong and cou-rageous, but be courteous. Innovate and seek better ways of conducting our operations and looking after our people. Actively seek out and listen to the ideas and concerns of your sailors, peers, supervisors and command. Be inquisi-tive. Ultimately, this will enable us to leverage the full cognitive capability of each of our unique sailors, keep more of our trained people in the Navy and inspire the trainees joining our Navy for what they will encounter at sea and ashore.

And if you ‘stuff up’ – own it. We are all part of a human endeavour – mistakes will be made, but they should be followed by a discussion to avoid repeat. Accountability begins at a per-sonal level and will propagate across Navy when we show the workforce that we, as leaders, value it. Support your teammates that own up to mistakes and help them learn. Hold those to account that fail to do so themselves. Your admi-rals are doing the same.

I encourage you to start a conversa-tion among your peers and within your crews about how we empower our teams to be the best they can be, and to make your service in our Navy rewarding and enjoyable. Discuss ways to unlock our true potential by leveraging the collec-tive cognitive diversity inherent in our modern Navy teams. I encourage you to think, listen, read, debate and write about your experiences and your vision for our future. Challenge the status quo. Write to me with your ideas if you wish – I will respond.

Lastly, and importantly, I thank you for your service. What we do is so much more than a job and I affirm to you my commitment to do everything legally and ethically possible to support and enable you in the pursuit of excellence in service to our nation.

You ... are uniquely positioned to embed the right culture, to strengthen our reputation, and to secure our future.

or witnessed to drive the change you want to see in our Navy.

Aligning your leadership style with Navy’s values and your own strong internal moral code should guide your own leadership jour-ney and increase your enjoyment serving as our first-level leaders. Just as importantly, it will also make an immeasurably positive

impact on the lives of those you lead and those who love them.

I ask you to reflect on this challenge. Please take a moment to ask yourself how you would like to be viewed and remembered by the sailors you lead. In turn I promise to do the same.

Finally, I ask that you discuss this challenge – and your role in solving it with your shipmates and work colleagues – and provide considered feedback to WO-N at navy.won@defence.gov.au. I want to know how we can rein-vigorate and empower the Navy’s leading seamen to do an even better job; both what I can do to assist you and what you are doing yourselves. In turn, I will listen to what you say and use it to help drive change within Navy.

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HMAS Anzac leading hands LSML-P Gemma Stratton, LSML-S Phoebe Evans, LSET William Gilbert and LSET James Durrington in Subic Bay during the

ship’s South-East Asia Deployment last year.

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How the phots see itLSIS Jake Badior has been a Defence photographer for six years and is currently posted to Defence News.

LS Badior’s photographs have been featured on the @defenceaus-tralia Instagram page as part of a new program that allows our photog-raphers to share some of their favourite work.

LS Badior joined Navy in 2011 as a marine technician but changed category in 2013 to become an imagery specialist – a role in which he has deployed on a number of exercises and opera-tions throughout Australia and overseas.

“I have been fortunate to do quite a lot of travel in my time as a Defence photographer, and it’s a great pleasure to be able to share these experiences,” he said.

Go to the @defenceaustralia Instagram page to see a small col-lection of his work, including these images, and the stories behind them.

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CN VADM Mike Noonan says Navy will focus on improvements in the personnel space as well as a strong-er regional presence in 2019.

In a video message to members on Compass and on Navy Social Media, VADM Noonan forecast a busy year as Navy balances emerg-ing activities with current commit-ments.

“We will maintain our com-mitment in the Middle East on Operation Manitou and our role on Operation Resolute,” VADM Noonan said, “but there has been a very marked shift by our Government in terms of our region.”

From February, Navy will main-tain a near continuous presence in the South-West Pacific.

VADM Noonan said Navy’s presence in the region would be “more robust” as the ADF works to further enhance its cooperation with regional partners.

This will include involvement in a range of international exercises and operations.

As Navy increases its activities across the region, VADM Noonan said the people space was another

People and Pacific key focus for 2019

critical area in need of attention.“Ultimately, we are growing

Navy in order to put our new plat-forms to sea and we will need more people,” he said.

“I need people who are currently staying to continue to serve. We need to drive separation rates down and we need more people to join.”

VADM Noonan continued this theme during a recent presenta-tion to officers at the Australian

Command and Staff College in Canberra.

“We are not in the business of waging war – that is not our rea-son for being. But if we have to, we need to be good at it,” VADM Noonan said.

“In the meantime, we have to do everything we can to grow, under-stand and contribute to our national focus and our national priorities.”

CN VADM Mike Noonan talks to personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba alongside at Fleet Base West on January 22. Photo: LSIS Richard Cordell

Ballarat adds to haulHMAS Ballarat has seized more than 2.1 tonnes of hashish and 345kg of heroin in two boarding operations in the Arabian Sea.

The narcotics seizures, worth about $105 million and $103.5 million respectively, took place on January 28 and 29 as part of Operation Manitou.

CO Ballarat CMDR Paul Johnson said Ballarat conducted the flag verification boardings after two fishing vessels were observed exhibiting suspicious activity.

“The boardings were conducted under the direction of the Combined Maritime Forces in international waters,” CMDR Johnson said.

The interdictions follow three previous seizures in Ballarat’s cur-rent deployment, totalling 931kg of heroin in December and 3.1 tonnes of hashish in early January.

“Ballarat’s success so far has been the result of a complex opera-tion using sophisticated technology, information networks and careful surveillance to detect vessels sus-pected of narcotics trafficking,” CMDR Johnson said.

“Once detected, the ship’s boarding teams were dispatched to conduct detailed searches of the vessels.

“All narcotics found are trans-ferred to Ballarat for disposal to disrupt the trafficking of drugs, reduce the funding to terrorist organisations and ensure regional maritime security.”

Ballarat is deployed to the Middle East under Operation Manitou for counter terrorism and counter piracy operations in the North Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Ballarat’s current nine-month deployment is her second to the Middle East region and is the 67th rotation of a RAN vessel in the region since 1990.

ABML Jacob Owen, of HMAS Ballarat’s boarding party, removes the outer packaging from hashish seized during the ship’s deployment on Operation Manitou. Photo: LSIS Bradley Darvill

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LEUT Gary McHugh

WHEN more than 100 devastating bushfires were ravaging large parts of Queensland in December last year, one of those risking their lives to fight them was a logistics sailor from HMAS Stirling.

LSML-SC Jarrad Tierney has been a vol-unteer firefighter since 1994 and is a mem-ber of the State Wide Operational Response Division.

During his time as a volunteer, LS Tierney has battled dozens of bushfires but said the Queensland fires were particu-larly challenging because of the vast areas affected.

“We were operating in the areas of Mackay, Agnes Water, Captain Creek and Deepwater as part of the Western Australian Task Force,” he said.

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“Luckily, in Mackay, a cyclone to the east brought some much-needed rain and that helped us bring the fires there under control, but we were then deployed to Captain Creek where uncontrolled fires were raging.”

Over the five days that LS Tierney was in Queensland, the Western Australia con-tingent travelled more than 2500km around the state.

“We travelled as a taskforce in 12 brand new fire trucks that were brought out of the factory when the Queensland Government declared a state of emergency,” he said.

“Once the majority of the fires were brought under control, our team flew back to Perth and we returned to our day jobs.”

LS Tierney said he was extremely proud of his voluntary service and appreciated Navy allowing him to work with the fire ser-vice in times of emergency.

“The Navy has given me the opportunity to be involved in providing a valuable com-munity service and my supervisors have been very understanding when I have needed time off to fulfil my volunteer fire fighter commitments,” he said.

LS Tierney said he felt privileged to be a volunteer and encouraged other Navy mem-bers to step forward to lend a hand.

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LSML-SC Jarrad Tierney with his fire service uniform at Fleet Base West. Photo: CPOIS Damian Pawlenko

Leading role in silent service recognisedAndrew Bujdegan

THE former Operations Officer of HMAS Waller has been awarded the 2018 Admiral Nelson Sword of Excellence for displaying qualities of outstanding seagoing leadership.

Based on his dedication to his duties in that role, LCDR Calvin Timms was presented with the sword by CN VADM Mike Noonan.

VADM Noonan said LCDR Timms had earned the award through his leadership while posted to Waller.

“His exemplary leadership, pro-fessional performance and commit-ment to his subordinates set him apart from all the officers in the Navy,” VADM Noonan said.

Born in Charleville in Western Queensland, LCDR Timms grew up in the North Brisbane area.

Having previously worked in the operations management field in the construction industry, he was inspired to join the Navy by his belief that people capable of provid-ing service to their country should serve in some capacity.

“I am humbled and honoured to be the recipient of this award,” LCDR Timms said.

“When I review the names that have received this award previously, I wonder when someone will realise a mistake has been made and take it off me.

“This award is less to do with me and more to do with some of the amazing teams I have worked with.

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hard and enjoy it at the same time.“I look forward to progressing in

the submarine community with the view to one day taking command of my own submarine.

“My wife is amazing and her support makes my career possi-ble. The country really owes her an award, not me,” said the husband and father of three.

LCDR Calvin Timms is presented with the Admiral Nelson Sword of Excellence by CN VADM Mike Noonan and Nelson Society of Australia Chairman Mike Sargeant during a lunch at the Sir James Stirling Mess at HMAS Stirling. Photo: LSIS Richard Cordell

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A RANDOM act of kind-ness by one of our sailors will never be forgotten by the De-Iudicibus family.

Driving home one evening from HMAS Stirling, ABML-SC SM Daniel Green saw Luke De-Iudicibus changing a tyre on the opposite side of the road.

Hoping to be of assis-tance, AB Green turned around and parked his car defensively to the rear of the disabled vehicle, where the De-Iudicibus family sat and waited patiently for dad to change the tyre.

Although no assistance was needed, AB Green said he remained “just in case” – a decision that proved fortunate as a few moments later a drunk-driver veered across the road and crashed into AB Green’s vehicle, which buffered the impact to the De-Iudicibus family who

were sitting patiently in the family car.

Through the Defence Network, Mr De-Iudicibus was able to contact AB Green.

The two met again at the Submarine Force Annual Forum at the Gary Holland Centre in Rockingham, Western Australia, in December.

It provided the De-Iudicibus family with an opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank AB Green for his efforts.

“Because of one of your fine servicemen, tonight I am able to sleep in my bed. My wife and I know that on that night we had someone look-ing over us, and that someone was Daniel,” Mr De-Iudicibus said.

In recognition of his act of kindness, and employing his instilled Navy values, AB Green was presented with a Commander Submarine Force Commendation.

LEUT Michael Grant

AS 2018 came to an end, 725SQN celebrated a big year of fundraising by donating more than $10,000 to help children with hearing disabili-ties.

XO 725SQN LCDR Sam Dale was joined by a small contingent of his officers and sail-ors in December to present the funds to the Shepherd Centre.

The not-for-profit organisation specialises in providing early intervention for young chil-dren with hearing disabilities, providing access to sound and speech programs to ultimately ensure normal development of language and learning.

The centre has had great success with its programs – 90 per cent of its graduates con-tinue on to mainstream education and go on to reach their potential.

CEO of the centre Jim Hungerford said the money would help the centre meet the grow-ing demand for its services and would ensure that children with hearing loss in the local area received the support they needed.

“We are so grateful for the ongoing support of 725SQN,” Dr Hungerford said.

“The continuous fundraising and donations made over the years enable us to continue our vital work for children with hearing loss in the Wollongong region and beyond.

“Whether it’s used to help upgrade our facil-ities, buy new audiology equipment or ensure every child that requires our services gets the help they need, every dollar makes a difference.

“A big thank you goes to 725SQN from the children, family and staff of the Shepherd Centre.”

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ABML-SC SM Daniel Green with the De-Iudicibus family after receiving a Commander Submarine Force Commendation. Photo: ABIS Christopher Szumlanski

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LEUT Gary McHugh

AFTER 38 years of distinguished ser-vice in the Navy, CO HMAS Stirling CAPT Brian Delamont is calling it a day.

CN VADM Mike Noonan pre-sented CAPT Delamont with his gold service medallion at a clear lower deck on January 22.

VADM Noonan said he should be justifiably proud of his service.

“CAPT Delamont has had a wide and varied career during his 38 years’ service, both at sea and ashore,” VADM Noonan said.

“During this time, he has consist-

ently proven himself a diligent and extremely capable naval officer, and one who sets an example for all those in uniform.

“I take this opportunity to thank Brian for his service, and to wish him and his family all the very best in their future pursuits.”

After joining the Navy in 1981 from Bowral, CAPT Delamont gradu-ated from HMAS Creswell and pro-ceeded to sea in HMAS Tobruk for navigation and seamanship training.

After a number of sea postings, he was awarded his bridge watch-keeping certificate and then went on to special-ise in communications.

A stint at the Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System at Butterworth, Malaysia, was followed by a posting to the United States, where he served as Navy’s interoper-ability council.

In 2011, at the rank of commander, he assumed command of HMAS Sirius. He was promoted to the rank of Captain in 2013.

CAPT Delamont, who was offi-cially farewelled by Stirling’s ship’s company on February 1, said he was thankful to Navy for such a long and enjoyable career.

TANYA MONRO has been appointed new Chief Defence Scientist (CDS).

Prof Monro is currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President, Research and Innovation and an Australian Research Council Georgina Sweet Laureate Fellow at the University of South Australia.

The accomplished physicist is known for her research in the field of photonics, with a focus on sens-ing, lasers and new classes of opti-cal fibres.

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Her awards include: the Prime Minister’s Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year (2008), South Australian Scientist of the Year (2010), South Australia’s Australian of the Year (2011), and the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research (2015).

Prof Monro will officially take up her new role as CDS in March, replacing Alex Zelinsky who is now Vice Chancellor of the University of Newcastle.

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CO signs offCO HMAS Stirling CAPT Brian Delamont, left, is joined by his family as he is farewelled by CN VADM Mike Noonan, right, at a clear lower deck. Photo: LSIS Richard Cordell

www.defence.gov.au/news/NAVYNEWS February 7, 2018 1312 CENTREAUSTRALIA DAY 2019

LEUT Tony Martin

HMAS Choules proved the perfect backdrop to an Australia Day event to remember.

While ceremonies were held around the country, Choules hosted the official NSW Australia Day celebration on Sydney Harbour, including a citizenship ceremony and Welcome to Country.

Moored opposite the Sydney Op-era House, Choules entertained the embarked guests with the RAN Band and a ceremonial guard on deck for ceremonial duties.

The Governor of NSW, GEN (Retd) David Hurley, spoke of the importance of the day and of the valuable support provided by Ch-oules for the event.

Among the 42 new Australians conferred with citizenship, 10 were ADF personnel.

RAN officers who came to Aus-tralia from Holland, Canada and New Zealand joined their Australian ship-mates in celebrating Australia Day.

For LCDR Louis Philippe Me-nard it was an occasion he will never forget.

CITIZEN CEREMONY TO REMEMBER

“I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to take part in this ceremony today,” LCDR Menard said.

LCDR Menard was joined by four other ADF members who were natives of Canada.

“This is the best location I could

ever imagine to become an Austral-ian Citizen,” he said, looking at his surroundings as Choules sailed between the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

A highlight of the event was a game of cricket held on the ship’s flight deck.

For invited guests and members of the ship’s company, it was a spectacle to watch batsman Gover-nor Hurley being bowled at full toss by COMAUSFLT RADM Jonathan Mead. He was nearly caught out by wicket keeper Commander Surface Force CDRE Stephen Hughes.

LCDR Darren Puttock, LCDR Adriaan Van Meeteren, LCDR Louis Philippe Menard, LCDR Dana Wall and LCDR Stephen Wall on the flight deck of HMAS Choules after being granted Australian citizenship during a ceremony as part of the 2019 Australia Day celebrations. Photo: LSIS Christopher Szumlanski

Governor of NSW GEN (Retd) David Hurley gets one away during a game of cricket on the flight deck of HMAS Choules. Photo: LSIS Christopher Szumlanski

The ceremonial guard on the flight deck of HMAS Choules as she sails on Sydney Harbour.

Photo: LSIS Christopher Szumlanski

An S-70B Seahawk flies the Australian White Ensign over Sydney Harbour during Australia Day celebrations. Photo: FSGT Ricky Fuller

LCDR Shannon Martin leads Australia’s Federation Guard on to Rond Terrace at Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra, for the Australia Day 2019 national flag raising and citizenship ceremony. Photo: POIS Paul Berry

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SERVING as a chaplain in HMA Ships Success, Toowoomba, Parramatta and Canberra III and a number of shore bases

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Anglican Archdeacon Andrew Lewis with, from left, Anglican Archdeacon Robert Sutherland and Anglican Bishop to the ADF Ian Lambert at the Collation Service at Royal Military College Chapel, Duntroon. Photo: Jay Cronan

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AFTER practising medicine in the demanding envi-ronment of a warship at sea, LEUT Holly Murphy

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LEUT Murphy said that apart from being a fantastic learning experience, in some ways her new land-based role was less stressful than being a doctor at sea.

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LEUT Murphy said the hospi-tal’s staff were highly experienced and took the time to pass on their knowledge.

“My ability to treat trauma has improved here. Not necessarily because we treat a lot of patients suffering trauma but because we do a lot of training with the surgeons,” she said.

LEUT Murphy began full-time service with Navy in 2016. She has seized every opportunity to serve on operations since.

She was on HMAS Choules dur-ing Operation Queensland Assist after Cyclone Debbie and deployed in HMAS Newcastle on Operation Manitou in the Middle East region in 2017.

In 2018 she participated in Exercise Croix du Sud in New Caledonia and sailed with HMAS Adelaide to Hawaii for Exercise RimPac and Indo Pacific Endeavour.

“You make close friends when you serve at sea. You would never live, eat and work with people for three or six months at a time in your life outside of Navy so you get to know people really well,” LEUT Murphy said.

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LEUT Todd Fitzgerald reports.

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LEUT Holly Murphy with her coalition colleagues outside the military hospital at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul (left) and treating a patient with some of her colleagues (above). Photos: POIS Andrew Dakin

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A SIGNAL has been issued calling for volunteers from the maritime logistics, combat information systems and boat-swains specialisations to undertake a dual posting pilot against selected plat-forms and shore establishments.

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The dual-posted personnel would both be simultaneously posted to a sea-going and shore position for a long-er overall period than normal – three years – and would be expected to com-plete 50 per cent of the posting on the seagoing platform.

However, the timings are negotiated with their leadership to gain maximum flexibility in meeting individual needs and circumstances. For example, it could be three- or six-monthly rotation when the ship is in home port.

Director Navy People Career Management Agency CAPT Tish van Stralen said the initiative showed Navy was listening to our sailors and, where possible, looking at how we can

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Boatswains mates in HMAS Newcastle, AB Andrew Gill and SMN Nathaniel Sanders, conduct 12.7mm heavy machine gun drills with CPOB Jeffrey East. Photo: LSIS James McDougall

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Previously, Navy personnel could apply for general purpose loans of up to $6000 from the RAN Relief Trust Fund (RANRTF).

D C N RADM Mark Hammond said the inc rease for long-term members was a formal rec-ognition of the c o m m i t m e n t they and their famil ies had given to the Navy.

“ O f f e r i n g $ 7 0 0 0 a f t e r seven years of s e rv i ce wi l l g rea t ly ben-efit many of our members and their fami-lies,” RADM Hammond said.

“It’s a small gesture but an important one as we strive to improve condi-tions of service for our people.”

R A N R T F l o a n s a r e i n c r e a s i n g l y popular among RAN members, with 1407 members currently benefiting from loans with a total value of more than $3 million.

The money can be used for a wide range of expenses, from household items

to renovations. Special purpose loans of $5000 can

also be made to members facing finan-cial hardship, legal or medical debts. Loans are normally approved and paid within two to three weeks after the RANRTF Principal Office receives the

correctly com-p l e t ed l oan application.

“It’s impor-tant for our p e o p l e t o k n ow w h a t e x t r a b e n -e f i t s , s u c h as RANRTF loans , the i r service in the R A N p r o -v i d e s , a n d that appl ies p a r t i c u l a r l y to those who have shown a c o m m i t -m e n t t o Navy,” RADM H a m m o n d said.

T h e RANRTF was established in 1913 with the object of pro-viding welfare assistance to

serving and ex-serving members and their families.

It provides a range of financial prod-ucts and services in the form of gen-eral purpose loans, grants and special loans for reasons that may fall outside the guidelines for the specified products.

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In each posting location, partners of ADF members can apply for up to $1500 funding to contribute towards employment-related initiatives such as resume preparation, job search and job interview techniques, as well as job placement advice. It can also assist with professional re-registration costs when moving from one state or territory to another.

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LOCAL commanders and Defence Community Organisation (DCO) are hosting a series of welcome events across Australia in February and March.

The events are an opportunity for Navy members and their families to meet each other and get to know their local area, particularly if they have recently posted to a new location.

Director General DCO Paul Way said the welcome events were relaxed social occasions with something for everyone.

“Navy members and their families can enjoy the family entertainment, get infor-mation from a range of community stalls and check out the exhibits on display,” Mr Way said.

“There’s lots for the young at heart to do with a range of fun activities, includ-ing jumping castles, face painting and more.”

Stalls will have information and resources about support services for Navy members and their families, including partner employment, kids’ education, child-care and deployment support.

A wide range of community groups will also have stalls with information

Edgehill School, Cairns, February 16, 9.30am-12.30pm

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Bay and Basin Leisure Centre, Nowra, February 23, 4pm-6.30pm.

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A day for families to connect

MEMBER contributions for living-in accommodation for 2019 have increased by 0.6 per cent across the five levels of accommodation and all ranks.

The new rates took effect on January 24 and will be reflected in members’ pay from February 7.

The living-in accommodation utili-ties contribution has increased by 1.9 per cent ($0.91), which results in a contribu-tion rate for all members of $49.02 a fortnight.

Group Rent Scheme contributions, rent bands and rent ceilings are adjusted to reflect the annual movement in the cost of Defence housing and to ensure the Defence requirement of sharing the cost of housing with members on a 50/50 basis is met.

For meal contribution rates, the lunch rate has increased by 50 cents to $8 and the breakfast and dinner rates have remained the same at $5 and $7 respec-tively.

The discounted fortnightly meal charge, based on 10 days of casual meal charges over a fortnight, will increase by $5 from $195 to $200.

The adjustments to allowances, liv-ing-in accommodation and utility charg-es reflect the annual movement in the Consumer Price Index.

Changes to the Group Rent Scheme contribution and regional rent band adjustments reflect current housing mar-ket realities and are calculated on the national average rent for Defence houses in each rent band.

Unlike living-in accommodation and the Group Rent Scheme, meal charges and contributions are reviewed using a cost recovery methodology. This ensures the adjusted rates are based on the recovery of the actual costs incurred by Defence providing meals. The member contribution amount is set at half the average cost to Defence during the pre-vious financial year (2017-2018).

about the local area and the support avail-able.

Members and their families can visit the DCO website for more information about upcoming events and support for Navy families.

Families can also call the all-hours Defence Family Helpline on 1800 624 608 or email DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au for more information or connection to their local community.

Follow DCO on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular event invitations and updates.

Increase for allowances

POMT Nathan Pickersgill and his daughter enjoy the welcome event at HMAS Cerberus in January.

Questions about ADF housing or meal issues should be forwarded through your chain of command in the first instance.

More information about housing assistance and meal contribution rates can be found on the Pay and Conditions Manual webpage at intranet.defence.gov.au/pac

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BEING first-time entrants did not stop the ADFA team sailing through to win the ADF Inter-Service Keelboat Championship on Sydney Harbour in December.

ADFA won the championship on 80 points with Navy close behind on 82. Army came third on 101 and Air Force finished with 140 points.

ADFA’s captain, MIDN Bryson Carew, said he wasn’t sure how they were going to stack up going in to the championship.

“As we got a feel for the boats

and worked out our processes, we started performing better and mov-ing up the ranks,” he said.

“Going into the last race we defi-nitely felt the pressure and there was a sense of nerves, particularly on our two boats being the underdogs in the competition.

“The positions were chopping and changing throughout the regatta; it was great, really tight racing.”

The turning point for ADFA was on the third day as they rounded the second-last mark in fourth with about 900m to go.

“It was a race that was close in

points and I said to my crew, ‘It’s now or never’,” MIDN Carew said.

“We pulled a tactical move by going out further than everyone else and managed to gybe in on a nice puff of breeze to cross the line first.

“That was a great morale boost, because from then on we finished with a few firsts.”

President of the ADF Sailing Association, WGCDR Sean Ahern, said a record number of 63 people attended.

“This championship event was the most successful ADFSA has held,” WGCDR Ahern said.

“Air Force won the champion-ship last year, so it was good to see Navy and ADFA fight it out for the title.”

MIDN Carew said experience on the ADFA Sailing team varied from one to 10 years.

“There’s quite a developed train-ing program at ADFA so we can take someone who’s never sailed before and have them sailing in regattas by the end of the year,” he said.

“I was excited for my team; for two of them it was their first expo-sure to competitive racing.”

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LSIS Jake Badior

THE competition was anything but light and breezy at the ninth annual Admiral’s Cup sailing regatta in India, where two RAN midshipmen represented Australia from December 2-6.

Men and women from 31 inter-national teams showcased their skills in 16 races on Ettikulam Bay near the Indian Naval Academy.

SBLT Max Alexander said the regatta provided a great opportu-nity.

“When you were out there, you really were part of an international competition, it wasn’t ‘there goes Jess’, it was ‘there goes Canada, or there goes Israel’,” he said.

“It was really good to make those international relations; I still speak to the people I made friends with over there quite regularly.

“It was a really good opportu-nity to represent not just the Navy but Australia.”

Teams raced in single-crew Laser (Radial) class boats, battling it out in two to three races a day with the overall points score at completion deciding the winner.

MIDN Matthew Snoeks was both proud and scared going into the event.

“I got a big sense of pride rep-resenting my nation and Defence force in something I love,” he said.

“I started sailing when I was eight but never thought I’d be rep-resenting my country at a sailing regatta in India.

“It was awesome to be able to train and trade stories with other navies.”

The pair from ADFA trained together in the lead-up to the competition on Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin.

Australia placed 10th overall, Italy took top spot, Singapore came a close second and defend-ing champions, the US, placed third.

The Admiral’s Cup is one of the largest military sporting events in the world, with its attendance growing each year since its incep-tion in 2010.

Sailors do us proud at regatta

Underdogs defy odds for victory

Members of the Australian Defence Force Academy sailing team trim the sails during the yachting championship. Photo: ABIS Ryan McKenzie

NT women too strong for NSWLSIS Jake Badior

THE NT women battled it out against NSW to secure a tough 32-21 victory at the ADF Netball Association Carnival in December.

Held at Sydney Olympic Park, the com-petition attracted men’s, women’s and mixed teams from both north and south Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT and a women’s team from the Royal Air Force.

AB Stacy Creamer, co vice-captain of the NT women, said her side was confident going into the comp.

“We went in fairly confident but knew that NSW would be our greatest rival,” she said.

“Our last game going into the final was against NSW. We didn’t even get to finish the game due to injuries.

“Everyone was a little nervous going into

the grand final as we hadn’t played a full game against each other, but thankfully we came away with the win.”

AB Creamer spoke highly of the network-ing opportunities associated with playing sport in Defence.

“Since starting netball I’ve got friends in every state; it’s awesome,” she said.

“We get to play with people across all ranks, too, which is great.”

She said although there was rivalry, encouragement and support from other teams was inspiring.

“It’s really good having your teammates support and cheer you on from the sideline,” she said.

Victoria took out the mixed competition with a 32-21 win over NSW and in the men’s North Queensland secured a narrow victory over NT.

More than 30 ADF athletes arrived in Europe ahead of the UK Armed Forces Inter-Services Snow Sports Championships being held from January 12 to February 10.

Exercise Alpine Challenge 2019 involves training and competition in events including giant slalom, super-g, downhill, slalom, boardercross, parallel giant slalom and snowboard freestyle.

The ADF’s best skiers and snow-boarders are facing off against all three British armed services in France.

The competition aims to help par-ticipants develop bonds between indi-vidual Services and allies, along with discipline, courage, fitness and team-building.

ADF participants were select-ed from their performance at the ADF International and Inter-Service Championships last year.

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ADFA team takes line honours

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Members of the Australian Defence Force Academy team prepare to round a mark during the ADF Sailing Association Inter-Service Yachting championship on Sydney Harbour. Photo: ABIS Ryan McKenzie