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85 years of service for Flying Officer Jack Marshall DFC
1939 –1944
Working as a tail gunner in Bomber Command during World War II, chances were high that Jack Marshall would not return home. However, after two tours and 46 missions, he did. -
Sword of distinction goes with pride of service
When Midshipman Sean Keven became the first ever officer to receive the Dick McBurney Sword of Distinction, it was during his intake’s graduation day in December. It’s only now that he’s had a chance to appreciate the story behind it.
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Double breast cancer survivor
At just the age of 27 NZ Army Nursing Officer Major (MAJ) Buffy Little discovered a lump which resulted in a diagnosis of breast cancer. MAJ Little will co-captain the 22-strong New Zealand Invictus Games team heading to Düsseldorf, Germany in September.
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Dutch village honours Kiwi airmen killed in Second World War
A small village in the Netherlands has honoured five airmen of the Second World War, including two New Zealanders who lost their lives when their bomber was attacked on only its second operational flight.
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HMNZS Te Kaha
HMNZS Te Kaha is our Royal New Zealand Navy's first Anzac Class frigate. Te Kaha is a purpose-built warship constructed to the German MEKO 200 design.
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HMNZS Te Mana
HMNZS Te Mana is our Royal New Zealand Navy's second Anzac Class frigate. Te Mana is a purpose-built warship constructed to the German MEKO 200 design.
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The life changing call
It was a phone call from David Sanderson’s Dad that ultimately saved his life and has changed the course of his life forever.
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NZDF prepares team for Invictus Games
The Defence Force is a proud supporter of the Invictus Games, the only international adaptive sporting event for Injured, Wounded, or Ill (IWI) current and former service men and women.
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Bombs, deployments, explosions and scars
34-year Army veteran Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Adam Modd GM, DSD, has dedicated his professional life to Bomb Disposal which has seen him committed to domestic duties, frequent overseas deployments to combat zones, and humanitarian aid missions.
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Medic, mum, and brain tumor survivor
In June 2018 Flight Sergeant (F/S) Stacey Adam woke one morning to find that she was unable to speak coherently. It was discovered that she had a large brain tumor, within three weeks of diagnosis she had brain surgery to remove it.