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ABCK Sadri Capilos - Dalby boy cooks up a storm in the Persian Gulf
Sadiri, who joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1996, is a member of HMAS Anzac's ship's company and is currently deployed to the Persian Gulf.
And while he finds it hard to be away from his wife and two-year-old son, Sadiri said he knows he and his shipmates are doing a worthwhile job.
"What I find particularly pleasing is that by being here (in the Gulf) we are keeping my family and all Australians safe," he said.
Sadiri, a graduate of Dalby State High School , originally joined the Navy as a steward but it wasn't long before his love of cooking led to a change in career.
"My passion is cooking and I get great satisfaction out of cooking food that keeps the crew happy," he said.
But preparing hearty meals in the galley is not all that Sadiri does as he is also a "swimmer of the watch" which means he is one of the first to be called upon in emergency situations.
"If somebody goes overboard and is in trouble then it's the swimmer of the watch that is relied upon to go and rescue them," he said.
During his time with the RAN, Sadiri has been on a number of overseas deployments to places such as Papua New Guinea , South East Asia and East Timor.
And it was in East Timor that he marked one of his most memorable occasions.
"I received the Australian Active Service Medal for my work in East Timor which must rate as a highlight of my naval career," he said.
HMAS Anzac will be away from Australia for about six months before returning to its home port at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia.