Oh, I'm never going to grow up, am I? #HMASStalwart

#ICYMI 👇 This year #HMASBrisbane, #HMASStalwart and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon joined Exercise AnnualEx led by the @JMSDF_PAO_ENG alongside the U.S. Navy, Royal Canadian Navy and observers from the Philippine Navy.

😍 Welcome Home to #HMASStalwart and her crew after being deployed through the Indo-Pacific Region on a regional presence deployment.

Welcome home to the crew of #HMASStalwart. The name Stalwart means loyal, reliable and hard-working. The ship’s crew exemplified these traits throughout their regional deployment; resupplying Australian, regional partners, and allied naval ships to sustain their missions.

Welcome home to #HMASStalwart and her crew, who recently returned to Fleet Base West. Stalwart provided key stores and resources to both our own ships and our partners, over a number of key exercises in the Indo-Pacific region on a regional presence deployment.

#AnnualEx provided an opportunity for #HMASStalwart to work alongside partners from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force. The exercise also included observers from the Philippine Navy. #StrongerTogether Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6012RJZX0

#HMASStalwart recently celebrated her second birthday at sea during ANNUALEX 2023, and there's no better way to mark the occasion than tucking into some birthday cake and assisting mates!

#HMASStalwart recently conducted a double Replenishment at Sea with the 防衛省 海上自衛隊 and U.S. Navy during #AnnualEx. RAS's offer a valuable opportunity for our personnel to conduct tight manoeuvres, and transfer important stores and fuel to enable the seamless operations. #POTD

#HMASStalwart recently conducted a dual replenishment at sea with #HMASBrisbane and #HMASToowoomba while on Regional Presence Deployment ➡️ Also making history for Stalwart, this was her very first ever dual Replenishment at Sea! #POTD #AusNavy #RPD

HMAS Stalwart (A304) Supply-class replenishment oiler leaving Henderson, Western Australia for a regional presence deployment - November 2, 2023 #hmasstalwart #a304 SRC: TW-Defence Australia

The crew of #HMASStalwart successfully conducted the ship’s 50th replenishment at sea off the coast of North Queensland, supplying fuel to some of #AusNavy’s mates from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. 🚢👏 #AusNavy #YourADF 防衛省 海上自衛隊

#HMASStalwart's 50th Replenishment at Sea 🎊 Stalwart recently drew alongside Japanese ship, JS Izumo, for its 50th Replenishment at Sea since 2021. The crew celebrated this significant milestone with our valued partners Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. #AusNavy

#HMASStalwart demonstrating her #interoperability #capability by refuelling #USSRonaldReagan during the recent Indo Pacific Endeavour 2022. At Navantia Australia we proudly support these vessels to allow both our Navy and allies' to go further, do more, and stay at sea longer.

New Year New Sea(s)! 🌊 Who knows where our next adventure might be headed in 2023! 🚢 In this shot, #HMASStalwart prepares to anchor off the coast of Cebu, Philippines 🇵🇭 during a Regional Presence Deployment. 📸 LSIS Daniel Goodman

Welcome home to the ships’ company of #HMASHobart, #HMASStalwart & #HMASArunta at the end of their deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, enhancing cooperation & relationships with our regional partners & allies. Great to have you home.

#ICYMI 🎥➡️ #AusNavy welcomed back #HMASStalwart and #HMASAnzac and more than 300 personnel to their home port of 📍Fleet Base West, Rockingham, following a significant period of international engagements. #YourADF #RPD 📖 defence.gov.au/news-events/ne…

Done for the year 💪 #HMASHobart, #HMASStalwart, & #HMASArunta have spent the last 3 months at sea in the #IndoPacific region engaging with neighbours & partners, demonstrating Australia’s commitment to peace and security in the region. 👏🚢 ➡️ bit.ly/3FyTslL #YourADF

East meets West 🤝 #HMASHobart topped up on fuel provided by #HMASStalwart while transiting the Indonesian Archipelago recently. One final underway replenishment to mark the end of a successful Regional Presence Deployment and Christmas homecoming 🎄 🎁 #AusNavy #RPD

#HMASHobart, #HMASStalwart, and #HMASArunta have spent the last 3 months at sea in the Indo-Pacific region engaging with neighbours and partners and demonstrating Australia’s commitment to peace and security in the region. 🎥 LSIS Dan Goodman #AusNavy #ADF #Army #RAAF #DFAT

To the crews of #HMASAnzac and #HMASStalwart – welcome home and BZ.