Military
The naval port of HMAS Cerberus is 6 kilometres south of Hastings and houses many of its navy personnel on base, however some live in Hastings or other nearby towns. Due to the close proximity of the Naval Base, trainees on leave are often seen around the town, especially on weekends. The Naval Cadet unit, TS Tingira, is also located out of HMAS Cerberus, and the Unit is a visible presence within the town, especially on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day, and other notable events where they assist with fundrasing for local and national charities.
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Famous quotes containing the word military:
“There are many examples of women that have excelled in learning, and even in war, but this is no reason we should bring ‘em all up to Latin and Greek or else military discipline, instead of needle-work and housewifry.”
—Bernard Mandeville (1670–1733)
“The military mind is indeed a menace. Old-fashioned futurity that sees only men fighting and dying in smoke and fire; hears nothing more civilized than a cannonade; scents nothing but the stink of battle-wounds and blood.”
—Sean O’Casey (1884–1964)
“The transformation of the impossible into reality is always the mark of a demonic will. The only way to recognize a military genius is by the fact that, during the war, he will mock the rules of warfare and will employ creative improvisation instead of tested methods and he will do so at the right moment.”
—Stefan Zweig (18811942)