Claire Sadler 10th November 2023 at 10:08am Watch: After seven years in post, the Royal Navy’s State Ceremonial Training Officer is stepping down. Every year, hundreds of servicemen and women proudly march on Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday, remembering those who died while serving their country. But the pomp, precision and professionalism on display must be… Read More »Royal Navy ceremonial training officer to put emotions aside in final Remembrance event
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Helen Harvey05:00, Nov 11 2023 Being a long-term president of an RSA would seem a risky job for a recovering alcoholic. But Graeme Lowe made it work. When he was president of the New Plymouth RSA he had a chat with all the bar staff and told them not to sell him alcohol under any… Read More »Ex RNZN -Weathering the storm: Sharks, booze, hard times and other tales from a navy veteran
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Despite a slew of concerning news stories about the struggles of the service in the last few months, the RN is currently maintaining a high tempo of ships at sea on operations. Here we summarise the key activities of the surface fleet and the purpose of their deployments. Europe After completion of phase one of… Read More »Portrait of an active fleet – snapshot of the Royal Navy surface fleet today
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By ALEX WILSON STARS AND STRIPES • November 7, 2023 An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the USS Ronald Reagan during a multi-carrier exercise in the Philippine Sea, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. (Alex Wilson/Stars and Stripes) ABOARD USS CARL VINSON IN THE PHILIPPINE SEA — The roar and rumble of fighter jets began early Sunday… Read More »Navy carries out another multi-carrier exercise, this time with Japan in the Philippine Sea
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Moana Auckland will run for the first time from February 24 to March 24 next year. Photo: Supplied The council-controlled organisation in charge of events in Auckland hopes to make waves with an annual month-long ocean festival There are hopes that a new yearly festival focused on Auckland’s marine sector will give Auckland Council’s events arm… Read More »A sea change for Auckland’s event schedule
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AuthorJohn Currin served 15 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy and has retained an interest in naval, marine, military and happenings around the world. Archives
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