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Features - Training

NR recruit course starts

RCTDVR Shane Castle RCTMUSN Nathan Hicks RCTDVR Patrick Lewis

RCTDVR Shane Castle

RCTMUSN Nathan Hicks

RCTDVR Patrick Lewis

From Adelaide, he will join ANR DT9 when recruit training is completed. Shane has friends and work acquaintances in the Reserves, which encouraged him to join the ANR. He has enjoyed recruit training.

A cabinet maker from Perth who wishes to advance his drumming skills and experience the challenges of the WA Navy Band. His father has been playing in the Navy Band for many years.

Is a PhD student studying Antarctic biology at the University of Tasmania. He looks forward to pursuing his interest in diving to enhance his civilian employment.
RCTMUSN Ashley Markey RCTMUSN David McMullen RCTMUSN Rob Schultz

RCTMUSN Ashley Markey

RCTMUSN David McMullen

RCTMUSN Rob Schultz

RCTMUSN Ashley Markey is a lead trumpet, cornet and bugle player from Perth who will join the WA Navy band following recruit training. In civilian life he works as a free-lance musician.

A passionate saxophonist who has found recruit training a challenge which he has greatly enjoyed. In his civilian life David is a law/arts/ communication student at the University of WA.

A Year 12 student at Rosny College in Hobart who will pursue his musical career in the Navy Band as a trumpeter. He intends to continue his musical studies after Year 12 with a Bachelor of Music degree.

RCTMUSN Melanie Speet RCTDVR Theo Staios RCTDVR Andrew Wilson

RCTMUSN Melanie Speet

RCTDVR Theo Staios

RCTDVR Andrew Wilson

From Sydney, she began her music career playing piano at the age of five. She has since maintained a strong musical interest in both piano and trumpet. She commenced playing the latter in 1999.

Originally considered joining the Army Reserve but saw the light’ and joined Navy. From Melbourne, Theo has worked in the landscaping/paving industry and also in sales and managerial positions.

Welcomes the opportunities and the mental and physical challenges of training. He’s found the breakdown of the course a great way to enjoy having civilian career and being a member of the ANR.

 

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