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Christchurch pilot doubles his rank slides as he takes on Reserve Force officer role
Christchurch pilot Rhys Dillon holds two ranks – one for the air and now another for his feet-on-the-ground medical role with the New Zealand Army Reserve Force.
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Air Force Medic of the Year
When Sophie Cooper was studying at her all-girls high school her guidance counsellor chose to cancel a speech by a female soldier because he did not think girls would join the military. She thought, to hell with that.
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Wingmen from same school on matching career coordinates
Three men from the same school on Auckland’s North Shore had a high school reunion when they found themselves on the same military flying training course to become new Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) pilots.
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Celebrating Samoan Language Week: Ordinary Musician Elijah Taula
Ordinary Musician Elijah Taula has plenty to say as a vocalist in the Royal New Zealand Navy Band. But he’s keen to say it in Samoan as well.
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Commander takes the helm of revitalised frigate
Commander Tuijo ‘TJ’ Thompson is the newest Commanding Officer of Anzac frigate HMNZS Te Mana, revitalised after an extended maintenance period under Commander Chris Bone.
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Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji
Being prepared to challenge oneself is a pre-requisite for a career in the New Zealand Army, and is a piece of advice that armourer Corporal Richard Forsyth swears by.
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Kaitaia Sailor celebrates commissioning to Naval Officer
Kaitaia’s Tyler Simeon says people used to talk down her options in life. Her family has gang connections and both her parents went to prison when she was 12.
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Te Puke teacher takes Navy teachings to school
Bay of Plenty teacher Bayley Macdonald has yet to ask her students to do drill, but she’s found lessons from her Naval Reservist training translate well to the classroom.
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Coromandel terrain provides invaluable training for maritime helicopter crew
Whitianga locals had a bit of a different view last month, as a Royal New Zealand Navy Seasprite SH-2G(I) helicopter took to the skies over the Coromandel region.
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OIA-2023-4843 Casual Positions
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2023-4843 seeking how many and what type of jobs are advertised for casual positions as working as part of the NZDF.