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Newcastle<br />
News<br />
Summer Edition 2012<br />
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Since last time…<br />
Since Newcastle stopped running in August 2012, the tempo has been very<br />
high with all departments required to step up to meet the very tight time<br />
frames required to get the ship ready for next years deployment. The IMAV<br />
maintenance package included approximately 650 tasks and in excess of 33000<br />
man hours. The Pre-Workup Training included, but was not limited to;<br />
Command Team Training for the Operations Room at Watson, BM department,<br />
coupled with Boarding party training at Cerberus, a whole ship Combat<br />
Survivability at Crewswell and all departments successfully completing<br />
external Departmental Audits. This challenging period culminated in<br />
Newcastle successfully returning to sea in December, something which all of<br />
the crew contributed towards and should be incredibly proud of.
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Captain’s Corner<br />
As I look back on the last six months I am amazed by Newcastle’s achievements both at<br />
sea and alongside. From operating off Cairns to conducting multiple replenishment<br />
serials with HMAS Success, then refitting at Garden Island while undergoing pre-workup<br />
training – its is safe to say that the period since our last edition of Newcastle News has<br />
been anything but dull.<br />
With an ambitious program it is natural to have hiccups along the way. However, one<br />
constant in Newcastle is the ability of the ships company to roll with the punches and<br />
make the best of every situation as a team. I couldn’t wish for anything more and after<br />
much hard work and attention to detail we successfully returned to sea in December.<br />
To our families I thank you for your continued support and encouragement. I wish you all<br />
the very best and a happy time together with our loved ones over the Christmas break. I<br />
trust you will all enjoy the respite and return safely in 2013, with batteries recharged for<br />
what promises to be a challenging and highly rewarding year<br />
Kind Regards<br />
Paul O’Grady<br />
Commanding Officer<br />
Cool….<br />
That’s right,<br />
WARNING<br />
Stand Clear…<br />
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Yes my hair is<br />
supposed to<br />
stick up. This<br />
takes work….<br />
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Your TOPS<br />
SWO……<br />
…<br />
I’m so<br />
happy, I<br />
could<br />
burst into<br />
song<br />
Promotions<br />
Congratulations to the following personnel;<br />
LCDR Clarkson LEUT Giles LEUT Osbourne LEUT Kinsey<br />
LEUT Charlton CPOB East POCIS Wylie LSCSO Sloey<br />
ABET Hardy ABET Micallef ABCSO Roche ABMT Graham<br />
ABMT Humphrey ABMT Lingard ABMT Patton ABEW Gossage<br />
ABEW Wilson ABCSO Chapman ABCSO Cers ABCIS Billington<br />
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Get some,<br />
Get some…..<br />
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650 Tasks<br />
33,000 man-hours<br />
IMAV Aug – Dec 12, Done….<br />
Dus<br />
jDone<br />
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MoVeMbEr<br />
Contestants<br />
Classic<br />
Original<br />
Yes<br />
ladies,<br />
that’s<br />
right its<br />
all real….<br />
Grrr….<br />
Worst<br />
llkj<br />
I was this<br />
close…..<br />
Of course<br />
you can<br />
trust me.<br />
OutOUO Outrageous<br />
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What more needs to be said…….<br />
Movember Facts and Figures<br />
Each year thousands of men participate in Movember – growing moustaches to<br />
raise money for a cause that raises vital research into prostate cancer and<br />
mental health conditions in men. The Newcastle Movember team for 2012<br />
along with the aid of the Newcastle Welfare committee managed to raise<br />
$2131.90. The final judging culminated in the shave down for the contestants<br />
and judging on the flight deck on the 30 November. Prizes were awarded for<br />
the best Classic Mo, most Outrageous Mo, most Original Mo and the Worst<br />
Mo. Female crew members were also able to get involved by coming to work<br />
with their nails painted for a gold coin donation. The event was a tremendous<br />
success and everyone who participated should be very proud of their efforts.<br />
General DCO Facts<br />
DCO works with Defence families and community organisations to<br />
develop ideas and initiatives which help build a strong, connected<br />
and resilient Defence community.<br />
Services provided; Child care options, Dependants with special<br />
needs support, Education assistance, Emergency support for<br />
families scheme, Family support funding program, Partner<br />
education and employment program, Partners in Defence website<br />
and Transition support services. (www.defence.gov.au/dco)<br />
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www.defence.gov.au/dco
------Defence Family Helpline------<br />
1800-624-608<br />
DefenceFamilyHelpline@defence.gov.au<br />
DCO Website address has changed to above the site still holds al the latest news and resources<br />
designed to assist families and partners of Defence personnel.<br />
Qualifications<br />
Congratulations to the following personnel;<br />
LEUT Gruber - BWC<br />
POMT Greenwood - MTCC<br />
POMT Ross – MTCC<br />
ABMT Campbell - MSC<br />
ABMT Dawson – Cert IV Engineering<br />
ABMT Wade – Cert IV Engineering<br />
ABMT Brennan – MST<br />
ABMT Humphrey – MST<br />
ABWTR Lauder – Task book completion<br />
ABET Dickinson – Task book completion<br />
ABET Hardy – Task book completion<br />
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HMAS Newcastle Pink Ribbon Day<br />
For the second consecutive year, POMT Brett Ross organised the HMAS<br />
Newcastle Pink Ribbon cupcake day. This worthy cause raises awareness<br />
and funding for breast cancer research. LSWTR Chantelle Hughes won the<br />
best dressed cake award. In excess of 480 dollars was raised and donated<br />
to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. “Great job Newcastle”.<br />
The inaugural<br />
use of the City of<br />
NEWCASTLE<br />
Replenishment<br />
Pennant. (Aug<br />
2012)
Fleet Awards<br />
Congratulations to the Greenies and the Chefs;<br />
- Combat Systems Proficiency Shield<br />
- Silver Platter (Major Fleet Unit)<br />
Eyes on the prize team,<br />
Eyes on the prize….<br />
Commendations<br />
Congratulations to the following personnel;<br />
Sailor of the Year<br />
LSSN Sarah Hickling<br />
Commanding Officers<br />
Commendations<br />
LSET Whelan<br />
ABMED Burns<br />
ME Department<br />
Hope Xmas goes<br />
off with a bang…<br />
Newcastle News Sponsor<br />
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