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Navy Bereavement Pin

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has commissioned a bereavement pin to recognise the valued contribution of all Navy personnel who lost their lives while in the service of the RAN, and the nation.

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This Day In History

18 March 1966   The Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Teams 1 and 2 were formed.

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Navy Gallery Hamish & Andy Rugby League Photos Link opens in a new tab/window. 16 Mar
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Did you know?

The buffer is the senior rate responsible for seamanship evolutions, typically a Chief Boatswain's Mate.