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Award honours Officer's achievement in deployment to Iraq
Lieutenant Colonel Iain Hill is one of several Army personnel recently honoured for their outstanding performance in Iraq as members of the final Defence Force rotation to the Building Partner Capacity mission at the Taji Military Complex, near Baghdad.
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Career change for new RNZAF recruit
A strong desire to help people was the turning point for Ron Varghese to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) as a medic.
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Chasing goals and being a mum
The Air Force’s family-friendly policies were what attracted Corporal Jade Forman to join the service and they are a big part of why she wants to stay.
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C-130H(NZ) Hercules
Five Lockheed C-130H Hercules aircraft are in service and are operated by No. 40 Squadron.
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Military vehicles
Our fleet of operational vehicles has the capabilities to undertake operations in a range of complex and diverse environments.
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MAN Truck and Rapidly Emplaced Bridging System (REBS)
The Rapidly Emplaced Bridge System (REBS) capability provides a rapid tactical bridging capability to support a Light Armoured Vehicle (NZLAV) motorised force. It enhances mobility of NZLAV, by supporting gap crossing operations. It can be employed to cross wet gaps (streams, rivers) and dry gaps (anti-vehicle ditches).
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Waiho Bridge
The massive floods that surged through South Westland in 2019 destroyed a vital link for the local populace— the Waiho Bridge.
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Instruction & Management
Being ready to share skills with the next generation of military people, or utilising skills and knowledge to manage the organisation strategically, is part of career progression in the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Ceremonial homeports
From time to time, a Royal New Zealand Navy ship will make a ‘homeport’ visit and re-engage with its adopted community.
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Recruit Training
At the beginning, training starts with getting to grips with Army culture and becoming familiar with listening to details, following instructions, and learning how to work as a team.