Personnel-Stressed Aussie Navy Takes Christmas Break The Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday that the Australian Navy will be closing for Christmas, due to personnel shortages and child-care difficulties facing families in its ranks. The article quotes the navy chief, Vice Adm. Russ Crane, stating his belief that this action will help "significantly reduce some of the separation rates we're seeing at the moment." More...

The Sydney Morning Herald reported yesterday that the Australian Navy will be closing for Christmas, due to personnel shortages and child-care difficulties facing families in its ranks. The article quotes the navy chief, Vice Adm. Russ Crane, stating his belief that this action will help "significantly reduce some of the separation rates we're seeing at the moment." More...