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RNZAF 85: Flight Lieutenant Jack Hall
Served 1946-1967
As the dust settled on World War II, 17-year-old Jack Hall joined the Air Force. He had spent his youth watching Tiger Moths from Taieri fly over his home town of Lawrence, in Otago, training young men who would be sent to battle. -
Busy Times For Warfare Officer
For a warfare officer, life can be pretty intense. That’s when Lieutenant Tayla Cox steps back and takes a moment to appreciate how cool her job is.
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Twenty two Light Armoured Vehicles sold to Chilean Navy
The New Zealand Defence Force has finalised a sale of 22 surplus New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) to the Chilean Navy for use by their Marine Corps.
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Be decisive with surf
HMNZS Matataua’s divers and hydrographers have an expert relationship with the waves, either under them or mapping what’s beneath them. But surf has its own set of rules.
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Shoot, move, communicate and medicate
The modus operandi for soldiers in Alpha Company, 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, are four principles: shoot, move, communicate and medicate.
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NZDF's support continues as part of international efforts to deliver aid to Ukraine
New Zealand Defence Force personnel are continuing to assist international efforts to cohere and coordinate the movement of donated military aid to Ukraine.
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RNZAF crew finds survivors on two boats missing near Kiribati
Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-3K2 Orion have found two missing boats within 10 nautical miles of each other, dropping survival kits with water and locator beacons to those on board.
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Celebrating Samoan Language Week: Chief Petty Officer Master At Arms Lino Kurene
Chief Petty Officer Master At Arms (CPOMAA) Lino Kurene was 16 years old when walked out of school after her last exam. She hadn’t been confident about her success and she was proved right; she only managed to pass two School Certificate subjects.
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NZDF Jubilee contingent readying to march onto world stage
The New Zealand Defence Force’s marching contingent is preparing itself for a baptism by crowd fire ahead of the massive celebration that will be Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London.
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Christchurch man honours the Queen with new Army family
Gautam Bajaj was born and grew up in Punjab, India, but has now marched as a New Zealander in the New Zealand Army in London to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.