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King Airs prove their worth on maritime patrols
Flying at No. 42 Squadron mostly consists of VIP transport, general transport, multi-engine training and air warfare officer training. But lately the team has been undertaking a new tasking.
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Born and bred Ashburton trombonist finally set for hometown debut
Ashburton musician Flight Sergeant Ben Robertson has a musical CV that would rival many globetrotting musicians, but it has one glaring omission.
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Northland students sample Navy life
Hi-tech capability combined with Navy hospitality when HMNZS Manawanui hosted senior secondary school students for a day during Waitangi commemorations this month.
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Double success on one mission earns RNZAF squadron Search and Rescue award
Our Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) No. 5 Squadron has been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards for a doubly successful search and rescue flight which saved the lives of seven Kiribati fishers.
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Yorkshire woman takes command of Royal New Zealand Navy Ship
Harrogate-born Yvonne Gray trained as a teacher and once hoped to open her own restaurant. Instead she said she found her perfect niche as a naval officer, first in the Royal Navy and now in the Pacific with the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).
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Mother’s inspiration sets Lower Hutt man on Navy medical career
A mother’s lifesaving decision to keep up her first aid skills was all the spark Adam Armstrong needed to seek a career as a medic in the Royal New Zealand Navy.
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Auckland school’s Services Academy sparks NZ Army career for electrician
As a teenager, Lance Corporal Elia Fata didn’t really know what career he wanted to take up, but getting involved in Onehunga High School’s Services Academy put him on a path that has taken him around the world.
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Sailor takes command of revitalised frigate HMNZS Te Mana
Commander Tuijo ‘TJ’ Thompson is the newest commanding officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Mana, which has been revitalised for operations after extended maintenance.
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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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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.