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Outstanding leadership by NZ Army Officer in Afghanistan recognised
Brigadier Rose King’s ability to focus under pressure, synchronise multiple headquarters and agencies and her ability to bringing diverse organisations together whilst deployed to Afghanistan has been acknowledged.
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Air Force Officer Cadets contribute to Marlborough community
Sixteen Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) officer cadets have rolled up their sleeves to support staff and students at Marlborough’s Wairau Valley School to build a community garden and maintain the school grounds.
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Release of the Defence Assessment 2021, Ministerial Priorities for Defence and Principles for Defence
On 8 December 2021 the Minister of Defence, alongside the Secretary of Defence, released the below documents.
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On this day: The Battle of River Plate
Following the declaration of war in September 1939, the German cruiser KMS Admiral Graf Spee had been attacking merchant ships in the Indian Ocean and off the coast of South Africa.
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Interceptions by NZ-led naval task force seize $US26 million in illegal drugs
During an intensive period of operations in November, units under the New Zealand-led Combined Task Force (CTF) 150 command completed eight successful interceptions in the Indian Ocean, which resulted in the seizure of US$26 million of illegal drugs.
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Former soldier earns wings in return to military
Former soldier Wiri Ironside-Mateparae took out some travel insurance to ensure he achieved his dream of becoming a pilot.
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On this day: HMS Neptune
Today marks the 80th anniversary of New Zealand’s worst naval tragedy when HMS Neptune struck mines off the coast of Libya and sunk with the loss of all but one of her 764 crew. 150 New Zealand sailors went down with the ship.
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Zone out with axe throwing
An on-target sailor has made her way into the big leagues in the sporting world of axe throwing.
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NZDF supports partners in Papua New Guinea with COVID-19 response
In November 2021, the New Zealand Defence Force deployed personnel to assist Papua New Guinea with its COVID-19 response.
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Underwater escape training prepares 3CSSB soldiers for flood situations
Soldiers from 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion (3CSSB) recently found themselves trapped underwater during a recent training exercise designed to develop their skills and knowledge to escape a submerged vehicle.