Naval History Lesson – HMNZS Charles Upham
HMNZS Charles Upham (AO2) was a roll-on/roll-off logistics ship operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy from 1995 to 2001.
Read MoreGeneral Updates
Russia’s Victory Parade: No tanks and missile launchers due to the Ukrainian drone threat
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Read MoreJack Passings – April 2026
⚓️DENNISON, Allan LT CDR RAN/RNZN Ret’dIt is with great sadness that I advise the passing of NOA member Allan Dennison
Read MoreThe military reasons why Trump wants Greenland
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Read MoreRecognition of Sea Service
For those members asking about the new badge being worn by sailors, the info is below Formal Badge for Recognition
Read MoreRAN upgraded Mogami class
The upgraded Mogami class in the RAN will not have Japanese weapons. Instead, they will be armed with the ESSM
Read MorePentagon seeks to codify Department of War title as renaming costs total $50 million
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Read MoreLONG LUNCH AUCKLAND – 14 MAY 2026
The Long Lunch, originally established by the late Harvie Graham, is being proudly resurrected. The next Long Lunch will be
Read MorePRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The presentation of the COTY Award will be held at the Te Taua Moana Marae, Jim Titchener Drive, Ngataringa Bay,
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