Army News - Issue 524, July 2021
In this issue read about developments in night vision equipment, our recent firepower demonstration, the Leonard Manning Memorial pistol shoot, and much more.
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In this issue read about developments in night vision equipment, our recent firepower demonstration, the Leonard Manning Memorial pistol shoot, and much more.
In this issue read about Sue Gingles and her long wait for her Red Diamond, how we train our young soldiers, the New Zealand Army Band's visit to Stewart Island, and much more.
In this issue read about our full-on exercise schedule, what some of our amazing people are up to when they are not in uniform, how Army sport is back on track after our Op Protect commitments and much more.
Our signallers are celebrating their centenary right now, and you can read about what is involved in this vital Corps. Read up on our assistance to Ukraine, our most recent exercises and stories on new leaders throughout our Army.
New Zealand and Australian Army chiefs have reinvigorated a long-standing cooperation agreement, we continue our coverage of the East Coast relief effort, learn about the thousands of WWII medals that were never claimed and more.
Clue up on the major exercises we’re holding this year, see what our team is up to in South Sudan, meet the the power of the uncrewed aerial system RQB-7 Shadow, hear Major General John Boswell’s final message as Chief of Army, and much more.
Hear from our soldiers who provided building, electrical and dental support in Tonga, go behind the scenes with 2nd/1st Battalion as they train with the British Army’s Royal Gurkha Rifles in the South Island, hear the latest on our continued support to Ukraine, Join our soldiers on the ‘Hell Week’ that is Exercise Nemesis, and much more.
In this issue read about the wide range of exercises the Army has been doing lately – from the heat of Fiji to the snow of Tekapo, and everything in between. There’s a story in there about the Battle of Long Tan veteran Willie Walker, how our engineers are polishing their wide range of skills, and much more.
In this issue read about Army Regeneration as we transition out of Operation Protect – what’s in store, and what soldiers can look forward to. We have coverage on recent training, an interview with Colonel Brosnan our new head of Reserves, a story on new ways to approach hand to hand combat, and more.
In this issue read about how New Zealanders commemorated Anzac Day throughout the world, our soldiers are put to the test on the Combat Driver Junior Course, how the Army is revitalising its skills, and what some of our individual soldiers enjoy most about what they do.