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Electronic technician trainees at the Technical Training Faculty at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, as part of their initial entry training. Story by Private Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Leading Seaman Kieran Dempsey.

Navy’s trade pathways well engineered

27/01/202330/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 482 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

While the Navy’s modern ships, equipment and overall capability are an attraction for people interested in engineering trades and vocations,

723 Squadron representatives get their EC-135 training helicopter ready ahead of a big weekend supporting the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island.

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723 Squadron support to World Superbike Championship

12/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 353 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Cerberus, No. 723 Squadron

Members of 723 Squadron – Joint Helicopter School experienced the trifecta of travel, covering air, land and sea while supporting

Seaman Elizabeth Dowler with her proud father, Petty Officer Musician Raymond Dowler, after graduating at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

ADF People History

Daughter inspired by father’s Navy career

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 320 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Cerberus

Inspired by her father’s rewarding 42-year career in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), year 12 graduate Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Dowler signed up

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

ADF People Health and Wellbeing

Connection to heritage

19/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 526 Views 0 Comments HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, USNS Mercy, Vietnam

For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Seaman Skye Kinchin on watch aboard HMAS Supply. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Able Seaman Jarryd Capper.

ADF People

Shared stories of HMAS Supply celebrate Indigenous sailor’s culture

11/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 632 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Supply, Indigenous

Seaman Skye Kinchin is in her element at sea aboard HMAS Supply, with its mantra of One ship, many stories, and

Leading Seaman Breanna Jacobs-Rochford, right, and Uncle Shane Clarke from Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation speak to Navy Indigenous Development Program participants and recruit school staff at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

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Navy Indigenous Development Program base visit

17/03/202218/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 954 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, Indigenous, Navy Indigenous Development Program

As the Navy Indigenous Development Program (NIDP) enters its eighth year, 13 current participants and their instructors headed to HMAS

Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus Captain Ainsley Morthorpe, centre, and Chaplain Matthew Campbell salute as Able Seaman Luke Glasson sounds the Last Post during the HMAS Yarra II commemorative service. Story by Commander Helen Ward. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

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Sinking of HMAS Yarra II remembered

10/03/202210/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 642 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Yarra, WWII

Navy personnel recently commemorated the 80th anniversary of one of the darkest periods of WWII. CAPTION: Commanding Officer HMAS Cerberus

Commodore Greg Yorke Senior Naval Officer Victoria, presents a farewell letter on behalf of Chief of Navy to Commander John Goss, in company with his wife, Commander Janine March-Goss, and their daughter Ebony at HMAS Creswell. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by POIS James Whittle..

ADF People History

Recognising extraordinary service

03/12/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 953 Views 1 Comment HMAS Cerberus

In November, Commander John Goss retired after 57 years’ service in the Royal Australian Navy. CAPTION: Commodore Greg Yorke Senior

Recruit School Instructor Leading Seaman Kelsie Wright presents Arms during the graduation ceremony on the parade ground of RAN Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Story by Rene Joy van Rooyen. Photo by Petty Officer James Whittle.

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Recruit school agile, innovative and resilient in pandemic

29/10/202101/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 908 Views 0 Comments COVID-19, HMAS Cerberus, recruits

The Royal Australian Navy Recruit School at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria, is responsible for providing the Navy with trained, confident sailors