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RNZAF firefighter awarded 2024 Aviator of the Year
A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) firefighter who was at the forefront of lifesaving actions during last year’s Auckland floods, and been key in improving RNZAF firefighting systems, has been named 2024 Aviator of the Year.
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Taranaki gunner proud to represent New Zealand at prestigious US Academy
Like many of his fellow recruits, then 20-year old Richie Bray from Taranaki signed up for New Zealand Army service in 2002 keen to explore the world.
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First flight to ice for Air Force’s new C-130J Hercules
Flying one of the new Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules to Antarctica for the first time was like getting out of an old manual truck and into a new SUV, the pilot says.
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Marlborough aviator helps Pasifika youth soar
Working with the Marlborough Pasifika community, with a focus on youth wellbeing, has earned Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Woodbourne metalwork instructor Sergeant Jale Tikotikoca Lal the New Zealand Defence Force Volunteer of the Year award.
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Building resilience in our reservist soldiers
Around 50 reservists from the lower North Island came together at Waiouru Military Training Area recently to hone their live firing and combat skills.
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RNZAF’s No. 3 Squadron recognised for Cyclone Gabrielle response
Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea’s No.3 Squadron has received the international Barry Marsden Memorial Award for its outstanding contribution to the preservation of life during Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Army and NZDF set to welcome new workhorse utility vehicle
From 2027 Ngāti Tūmatauenga, the New Zealand Army, will receive sixty brand new utility vehicles in a significant boost to New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) capabilities.
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NZDF recognises extra-yard efforts of soldier, sailor, aviator and civilian
A New Zealand Army soldier who helped train a cohort of recruits to the stage where they were themselves able to train Ukrainians in the United Kingdom has been rewarded for his efforts with a Defence Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM).
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Overcoming Obstacles at the Melbourne 70.3 Triathlon
Thanks to the Invictus Foundation five both current and former team members of the New Zealand Invictus Team had the opportunity to compete in Melbourne, Australia at the 70.3 Triathlon recently.
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Building a high performance team
Ushering a new fleet of aircraft into the Air Force is a job that rarely crops up in the service, but it was a role Wing Commander Gareth Russell was eager to tackle.