PODCAST: A proud history of providing debate and connecting sailors, with Mark Schweikert, federal president, Navy League of Australia

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the newly confirmed federal president of the Navy League of Australia, Mark Schweikert, to discuss the proud history of the league in supporting the mission of the Royal Australian Navy.

In this episode of the Defence Connect Podcast, host Steve Kuper is joined by the newly confirmed federal president of the Navy League of Australia, Mark Schweikert, to discuss the proud history of the league in supporting the mission of the Royal Australian Navy.

The pair discuss the long-standing history of the Navy League and its earliest days supporting public interest in and engagement with the Royal Australian Navy dating back to its foundation in 1901.

They also discuss:

  • The services the league provides to current and former naval personnel, including the opportunity to discuss and deliberate on the issues facing the nation’s sea power.
  • The importance of the Royal Australian Navy and naval sea power for Australia and critical capabilities worth considering further development on, including fixed-wing naval aviation.
  • The role the league plays in working with Defence and naval cadets to encourage more Australians into the Navy.
  • Schweikert’s long history of association with the Navy and the league and his ambitions for the future of the league.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Defence Connect Team

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