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Behind the stitch
In a special ceremony last week the new King’s and Regimental Colours of the New Zealand Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR) were consecrated at Burnham Military Camp.
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Reservists learn to be adaptable under pressure
Make a decision and stick to it. Army Reserve Force Infantry soldier Lance Corporal Avana Pohe, who is an Ag Research animal technician, learns about decision-making in tough situations during
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Napier Reserve Force soldier builds on milestone competition win and readies for the world stage
It’s been a busy year for Napier-based Reserve Force Corporal Karlyn Butcher, who has taken his platoon from a prestigious infantry competition win, to the dynamics of open-country conflict scenarios near Whanganui this month.
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NZ Army soldiers return from first Ukraine training mission in UK
The first NZDF personnel to deliver infantry training to Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) recruits have returned home after training more than 600 Ukrainians in soldiering skills that will help them defend their country against invading Russian Forces.
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Forging firepower: weapons specialists sharpen combat edge in snowy Tekapo
Battlefield success relies on communication and coordination between the frontline units, and those providing critical support – that’s where 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment’s (2/1 RNZIR) Fire Support Group (FSG) comes in.
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Soldiers step up to support veterans
Soldiers from 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and medics from Southern Health Support Squadron helped 32 Rannerdale Village veterans move to their new accommodation, Aldwins House, a specialist rest home and hospital care facility.
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Christchurch hosts NZ Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion celebrating 50 years
2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment may look quite different today to when it was formed 50 years ago but the quality and calibre of the soldiers in the South Island unit has not changed, says the battalion’s commanding officer.
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NZDF’s Ukraine war contributions two years on
In the two years since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the NZDF has regularly deployed specialist teams to the United Kingdom and Europe as part of the international community’s support of Ukraine’s self-defence.
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Proud to wear the uniform: Reservist Private Danny McCarthy
A recent graduate of our New Zealand Army's Reserve Force (ResF) recruit training Private Danny McCarthy from 2/4 Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment shares his experiences of life in uniform so far.
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Invercargill dairy farmer turned IT student embracing life with Army Reserves
Invercargill-based Private Matchil Du Plessis feels he has the best of both worlds.