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Students of the first Army Reserve catering operator course held at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. From left, Privates Harmeet Singh, Samara Fourmile, Shanane Doughboy, Nazareth Gamia and Lance Corporal James Noonan. Story by Richard Wilkins. Photos by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

First Army Reserve catering course run at Cerberus

05/09/202306/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 837 Views 1 Comment ADF School of Catering, Army Reserve, HMAS Cerberus, Indigenous, Regional Force Surveillance Group

For the first time, the Army Reserve Catering Operator Course has been conducted by the ADF School of Catering (ADFSC)

Chief Petty Officer Michelle Keygan is studying with the ADFA Postgraduate Scheme while maintaining her training and development role at the Navy Recruit School, HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

ADF People

Defence masters degree opens doors

05/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 277 Views 0 Comments ADFA, HMAS Cerberus, UNSW

Gaining lifelong skill sets and an impressive qualification she didn’t even realise was available to her, Chief Petty Officer Michelle

Aircraftman Max Tesoriero (centre) and project manager Sub Lieutenant Ben Jackson (far left) with senior Navy personnel and the uncrewed surface vessel, Lexcen, which he assisted in developing. Story by Flying Officer Jamie Wallace. Photo by Petty Officer Nina Fogliani.

ADF People

Uncrewed surface vessel launched

09/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 462 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, Robotics, Unscrewed Surface Vessel (USV)

He may be in the Air Force, but Aircraftman Max Tesoriero has always had a keen interest in designing and

Commanding Officer Royal Australian Navy Recruit School, Commander Alisha Withers, right, promotes Seaman Stephen Thompson to the rank of Able Seaman, after the General Entry 413 Taylor Division graduation ceremony at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria. Photo by Leading Seaman James McDougall.

ADF People

Never too late for a new career path

08/08/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 357 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

Navy recruit Stephen Thompson once had a long, successful career in the automotive industry. CAPTION: Commanding Officer Royal Australian Navy Recruit

Engineering officer trainees Royal New Zealand Navy Sub-Lieutenant Aron Mago, left, and Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Jarad Barber at HMAS Cerberus’ technical training faculty. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photo by Petty Officer Nina Fogliani.

New Zealand Royal Australian Navy

Fast friends from across the ditch

16/06/202320/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1040 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus, RNZN

For Royal New Zealand Navy officer Sub-Lieutenant Aron Mago, travelling to Australia to undertake the Engineer Officers’ Application Course has

Training Authority – Maritime Logistics and Health trainees, staff and instructors gathered at HMAS Cerberus for International Women's Day. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton.

ADF People

Open minds empower change

15/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 539 Views 0 Comments HMAS Cerberus

Trainees, staff and instructors from Training Authority – Maritime Logistics and Health took part in some thought-provoking conversations when they

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.

Royal Australian Navy

Navy’s trade pathways well engineered

27/01/202330/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 856 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.

News Royal Australian Navy

723 Squadron support to World Superbike Championship

12/12/202218/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 689 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 828 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 764 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