Exercise First Time

(L-R) The Indian Navy, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, Royal Australian Navy, Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Chris Smith AM, CSM, RAN, United States Navy, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, and Japan Maritime Self- Defense Force, Vice Admiral Akira Saito attend the official guest book signing during their visit to Fleet Headquarters at HMAS Kuttabul, NSW

‘’This esteemed exercise provides rich opportunities for our people to work and train together, to be prepared as high-functioning teams ready to face the complex challenges of the maritime domain.”

“Exercise Malabar is an investment in Australia’s Navy to Navy relationships, as well as the relationship between the four Navies involved. In this way we complement diplomatic efforts to deepen our regional ties and contribute to a region based on trust and respect.”

The Indian Navy, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, signs the official guest book during his visit to Fleet Headquarters at HMAS Kuttabul, NSW

Most of us have been fortunate to be born in a free country. However, regardless of our generation or physical location, we celebrate our Independence with gratitude.

Some may hang a flag, search for good quotes/pictures to post (been there done that), cook (the situation since morning at our individual headquarters) or just reminisce. But whatever we do our emotions of patriotism bring us together today.

Wait! Wait! While we have, you all here…

Together, lets pray for our Motherland to: have the STRENGTH to overcome hardship maintain its PEACE and, always GROW above all.

Happy Independence Day from one proud Indian to another.

Jai Hind!

To make it more fun we did a High Tea with tri colour theme too..

We wanted to keep it as simple as we could, but our taste buds never let us get away with simple flavors. So here it is :

Tricolour kheer- made with khush flavor (green) and saffron flavor ( orange)

Sandwiches , muffins,Pistachio, orange and vanilla macaroons, Masala Tea, Saffron Coffee Shot( it’s an Arabic flavor)

Our Amazing followers were given the challenge to post their photos: Sharing some of their photos too Thank You Cheryl and Deepti, Seema for accepting this..

We hope these meals brighten up your day too!

We are Rassasyfied... Until next time ...

WatdoyouMeal Team