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- 19 Apr 2006
The patrol boat HMAS ARMIDALE, (LCDR J. Hunter, RAN), whilst en-route to the Solomon Islands, was diverted to the Tongan Islands of Tofua and Kao, to rescue 17 Australian and United States civilians. They were part of a US Peace Corps, stranded due to severe weather conditions. They were taken to Tonga.
- 26 Apr 2006
The patrol boat HMAS TOWNSVILLE, (LCDR I. M. Ingham, RAN), sailed from Thursday Island to proceed to Honiara, Solomon Islands, to provide support to Australian Army and Federal Police units, following an outbreak of violence, which resulted from the announcement of a new Prime Minister. TOWNSVILLE arrived on 24 April, and was allocated to CTF635.
The patrol boat HMAS ARMIDALE, (LCDR J. C. Hunter, RAN), was directed to proceed to Honiara, Solomon Islands, and conduct a handover with HMAS TOWNSVILLE upon arrival.- 27 Apr 2006
The patrol boat HMAS ARMIDALE, (LCDR J. Hunter, RAN), arrived in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to provide support to ADF and AFP personnel involved in Operation Anode.
ARMIDALE conducted patrols, and movement of ADF and AFP personnel to outlying islands.
- 04 May 2006
The patrol boat HMAS BATHURST, (LCDR A. P. Quinn, RAN), arrived in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to relieve HMAS ARMIDALE, (LCDR J. Hunter, RAN). BATHURST and ARMIDALE were assigned to CTF 635, to provide support to ADF and AFP personnel, following a wave of civil unrest in the Solomon Islands.
- 15 Jul 2006
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS ALBANY was commissioned in Albany, Western Australia.
- 29 Jul 2006
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS PIRIE was commissioned at Port Pirie, South Australia.
- 26 Aug 2006
The last ANZAC frigate HMAS PERTH was commissioned.
- 29 Sep 2006
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS MAITLAND was commissioned at Newcastle, New South Wales.
- 26 Oct 2006
The last ANZAC class frigate HMAS PERTH was commissioned.
- 10 Nov 2006
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS ARARAT was commissioned in Melbourne, Victoria.
- 10 Feb 2007
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS BROOME was commissioned at Broome, Western Australia.
- 03 Mar 2007
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS BUNDABERG was commissioned at Bundaberg, Queensland.
- 28 Jun 2007
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS WOLLONGONG was commissioned at Sydney, New South Wales.
- 07 Jul 2007
The Armidale class patrol frigate HMAS CHILDERS was commissioned at Cairns, Queensland.
- 22 Sep 2007
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS LAUNCESTON was commissioned at Launceston, Tasmania.
- 08 Dec 2007
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS MARYBOROUGH was commissioned ar Brisbane, Queensland.
- 22 Feb 2008
The Armidale class patrol boat HMAS GLENELG was commissioned at Port Adelaide, South Australia.