Twin Cities Squadron USNSCC Australia Exchange Pictures and Updates 17 - 30 April 2004

We all meet at O'Hare in Chicago. L-R: LCDR Larson, CPO Handler, PO1 Genthner, PO2 Greenwald.	The cadets enjoy exit row seating on the flight from Chicago to San Francisco.	LCDR Larson outside Training Ship Nepean, in Penrith, Australia, where we spent the first two nights.	A view inside a local shopping mall in Penrith, Australia.
Cadets painting boomerangs at the Aboriginal Culture Center.	Our Aboriginal tour guide at the Aboriginal Culture Center.	Cadets exit a fire truck after a ride in it at the Australian Museum of Fire.	At the Olympic Rowing Course.
Inside the Quarterdeck of TS Nepean.	One of the Memorial Walls at the War Memorial In Canberra.	The reflecting pond at the War Memorial. The eternal flame is at the far end, and the memorial walls are beyond the arches on either side.	One of the many displays at the War Museum.
US and Canadian Cadets pose outside the Parliament House in Canberra.	Inside the Senate Chamber in the Parliament House. The House Chamber is similar, but with green upholstery.	The male cadets walk along Darling Harbor in Sydney while the females shop.	We pose on the quarterdeck of destroyer HMAS Vampire museum ship at the Sydney Maritime Museum.
On the brow of submarine HMAS Onslow museum ship at the Sydney Maritime Museum.	LCDR Larson in the control room of HMAS Onslow.	The males are rejoined by the females after a morning of shopping. Note the new suitcase each Canadian cadet is sporting.	On Circular Quay, with the Sydney Opera House in the background.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge.	The morning colors ceremony on the parade grounds at Leeuwin Barracks, near Perth.	The Australian Naval Cadets (ANC) in the Leadership Training classroom.	The ANCs press their uniforms while watching a movie.
The US cadets mix with the ANCs while preparing for their Outdoor Adventure training.	The "Flying Fox". Cadets take a 1/4-mile harness ride on a cable strung between two towers over a forrest valley.	The Americans with CAPT Gavin Reeves, the Australian Naval Cadet National Director.	Our cadets enjoy talking with cadets from other nations.
BBQ Night at Leeuwin Barracks! BBQ-ing is the National Australian pastime!	This is the group of cadets participating in the "Outdoor Adventure Training". Our cadets have been issued Australian Field Utilities to wear.	Petty Officers Genthner and Greenwald are ready for their outdoor adventure!	Setting up the Tent at the Outdoor Adventure Camp. Note the light drizzle (it clears up later that evening).
CPO Handler secures the tent.	Breaking down the camp the next day (note sunny day!).	Cadet comedy night in the lounge at the barracks (photos of skits not available).	Ceremonial Class practicing.
Cadet leadership training class.	Musician's class practicing.	Boating class getting ready to sail.	Two cadets in the cooking class pose for a photo in the kitchen.
Excellent, Mate!

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