Ordinary Seaman’Teddy’ Sheean’s’ medals on display in the Hall of Valour in the Australian War Memorial

An important plank in staff education... the ancient art of ‘uckers’

It’s official, Honae & John are the 2020 Naval History Section ‘uckers’ champs🏆

Today we remember Captain Ian McBeth, first officer Paul Clyde Hudson and flight engineer Rick A DeMorgan, the American firefighters who lost their lives on this day a year ago, when their C-130 Hercules air tanker crashed whilst battling the Australian bushfires. #neverforgotten

Great to see Commando Comics have produced a story on the RAN. Looking forward to reading about the adventures of HMAS Wombat & HMAS Tiger tonight 😊

ANZAC Day 2021-pausing to remember all who have served in the R.A.N.

Thrilled for Rob Hadler who launched his latest book ‘Mutineers’ at the National Press Club this evening # HMAS Australia

Feeling very privileged to hear RADM Guy Griffiths, AO , DSO, DSC, RAN (Retd) speak this evening on the occasion of the launch of his biography authored by VADM Peter Jones AO, DSC, RAN, (Retd)

Next Monday at 20:00 (8 pm) the ABC’s Australian Story will be airing an episode concerning the RAN’s rescue of 99 Vietnamese refugees by HMAS Melbourne in 1981. This human interest story will resonate with many I’m sure facebook.com/ABCAustralianS…

I’ve been asked whether Kit Muster Vol II has been published. The answer is yes, but only 150 copies as on this occasion I had to self publish. Copies are available from: regimental-books.com.au or mailto:[email protected]

Big news to start the day

A significant Royal Australian Navy day as we learn the name of a previously unknown Australian sailor from HMAS Sydney (II), AB Thomas Welsby Clark. I want to commend the combined effort and outstanding work of all individuals and organisations who have solved this WWII case.

Did you know that a number of RAN A4 pilots participated in #TopGun training in the US? Learn more at navy.gov.au/biography/lieu…

Lieutenant Barry Evans was another RAN aviator who joined #TopGun while on exchange in the US navy.gov.au/biography/lieu…

An honour to be in Geraldton today to unveil the headstone of Able Seaman Thomas Welsby Clark, who was formally identified in 2021 after 80 years. I pay tribute to AB Clark & all in HMAS Sydney II who fought and died in WWII in service of Australia. #TYFYS

It has been my great honour and privilege to serve as Chief of Navy for the past four years. I sincerely thank the Women & Men of #AusNavy for their outstanding work and dedication during my term. - Vice Admiral Michael Noonan. Statement ➡️: news.defence.gov.au/service/farewe…

I've been feeling well enough to make a small contribution: aspistrategist.org.au/australia-must…

The publication of my last contribution to Semaphore is certainly tinged with sadness navy.gov.au/media-room/pub…

Very fitting memorial service for past ANI President and life member, RADM James Goldrick AO CSC RAN (Rtd) today. A fine eulogy delivered by classmates Peter Jones and David Stevens. RIP James

Great to cheer on the crews of USS Canberra and HMAS Canberra this morning at their historic welcome to their namesake city-Canberra, Australia-‘Down Under’