Burpengary local Monique Hembrow was amongst a diverse group of 116 Australians who graduated as Officers in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on Thursday 23 June 2011.
The Governor General of Australia Her Excellency Quentin Bryce, AC, reviewed the graduation parade while proud family and friends watched on from the stands.
The event marked the end of 22 weeks of initial entry training at the Royal Australian Naval College, HMAS Creswell, during which the graduates were instructed in areas such as leadership, seamanship, naval history, physical fitness and weapons handling.
The new officers will now move on to the next stage of professional training for their specialisations which include Aviation, Training, Engineering, Maritime Warfare, Supply, Medical and Dental.Midshipman Hembrow, who went to school at the Narangba Valley State High School, says joining the Navy has helped her to grow as a person.
“During my first six months in the RAN I have learnt a lot about myself, who I am, and who I want to be,’
‘I have realised the extent of my capabilities and what my strengths and weaknesses are.” She said.
HMAS Creswell’s Commanding Officer, Captain Jaimie Hatcher, says the last six months has taught the new officers to live by the Navy’s core values: Honour, Honesty, Courage, Integrity and Loyalty.
‘They are a richly diverse group, with a single common bond – a collective ambition to serve in the Navy and to serve Australia,’
‘It is a very proud day for them, their families and also the staff of HMAS Creswell. We wish them well in the challenges ahead, as they bid to become the future leaders of the Royal Australian Navy,’ said CAPT Hatcher.
Midshipman Hembrow says life in the Navy has already exceeded her expectations.
“I expected that it would be challenging both physically and mentally, but at the end of the day rewarding, which it has been,’
‘I did not expect to receive so much support and genuine care from staff for my wellbeing, professional development, and general self improvement,’ she said.
Midshipman Hembrow will now move to Sydney to begin training as a Maritime Warfare Officer.
Her career aspirations include working as a Boarding Officer on an Armidale Class Patrol Boat.
Source : http://www.navy.gov.au
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