Monthly Archives: July 2019

Delaware submarine nears delivery to U.S. Navy as first meals served July 19 (UPI) — Meals were served for the first time on the submarine Delaware as the Virginia-class vessel nears delivery to the U.S. Navy. Crew members aboard the nuclear-power submarine dined on salad, sausage and spaghetti with a choice of meat sauce or Alfredo atContinue reading “Delaware submarine nears delivery to U.S. Navy as first meals served”

All six Republic of Singapore Formidable class frigates conduct a formation exercise. Published on August 4 2012 by John Singapore’s Formidable class frigates Posted on August 2, 2012 by N.R. Jenzen-Jones N.R. Jenzen-JonesAll six Republic of Singapore Formidable class frigates conduct a formation exercise. Singapore’s Formidable class frigates are considered amongst the most advanced surface combatants in Southeast Asia. Built around a substantially modified version of… ViewContinue reading “All six Republic of Singapore Formidable class frigates conduct a formation exercise.”

Building relationships through training in Timor-Leste Published on 18 July 2019 LCDR Clare Randall (author) Location(s): Dili, Timor-Leste Topic(s): Training, HMAS Leeuwin (A245) Leading Seaman Hydrographic Survey Operator Geoffrey Pickering demonstrates knot tying to Timor-Leste Defence Force Naval Component personnel. The crew of HMAS Leeuwin have used their recent visit to Timor-Leste and survey of Dili Harbour to provide training to… View OnContinue reading “Building relationships through training in Timor-Leste”

New Commandant Berger Sheds 38-Amphib Requirement in Quest to Modernize USMC for High-End Fight – USNI News July 18, 2019 12:04 PM • Updated: July 18, 2019 12:47 PM U.S. Marine Corps AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, unload service members during an amphibious landing demonstration as part of Rim of the PacificContinue reading “New Commandant Berger Sheds 38-Amphib Requirement in Quest to Modernize USMC for High-End Fight – USNI News”

The Silence is Deafening! The Silence is Deafening! Posted on July 19, 2019by Frank Rands Well, the Veterans Advisory Board have had 12 months to work out What is a Veteran and how is New Zealand going to recognise a Veteran.  They were tasked with providing a report to the Minister of Veterans Affairs by 30 June 2019.  NowContinue reading “The Silence is Deafening!”