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In this issue of Air Force News read about our exercise with the United States Air Force, go behind the scenes at our parachute bay at Base Ohakea and learn about our aeromedical evacuations over the past two years.
In this issue of Air Force News take in our airdropping exercise, catch up on support we are giving to Ukraine, check out the impressive number of flights that left from Harewood terminal for Antarctica this season and see our new Heritage Flight take to the skies.
In the April special issue of Air Force News we celebrate 85 years of Air Force service. We speak with present and former personnel whose stories span the past eight decades. We also pay tribute to just some of the special aircraft that have played a central role in our history and continue to engage in a crucial role in today’s military operations.
In the March issue of Air Force News take in views from No. 3 Squadron’s mountain flying exercise, read an in-depth feature on our response to the Tonga disaster, meet the new Warrant Officer of the Air Force and find out how to fight a fire you can’t see.
The first Air Force News of 2022. In this issue, we ask our future leaders what they think their role will look like in 20 years. Their foresight gives a sneak peek into what the Air Force could look like in a couple of decades’ time.
In this issue read about our newest Airman of the Year; an Orion on UN sanction flights in the coast off North Korea; a rare counter-terrorism training on board the InterIsland ferry; and what milestone was reached in our NH90 fleet.
In this issue read about our Air Force parachute instructors in the jump zone, doing the mahi in the Pacific, No. 5 Squadron hunting submarines on exercise and training with New Zealand Police.
Our soldiers hone their skills during multiple exercises, the brand new Bushmaster vehicles arrive, our Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps celebrates its 108th year, and much more.
Read about what Plan Anzac means as we move towards a much closer relationship with our Australian neighbours. Dive into our latest exercises, Anzac day coverage from throughout the world, and our part in the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
New Zealand and Australian Army chiefs have reinvigorated a long-standing cooperation agreement, we continue our coverage of the East Coast relief effort, learn about the thousands of WWII medals that were never claimed and more.