Feature Stories

Feature Stories for 2007:

January

Train Hard, Fight Easy: PDT Meets the Mark
Antarctica: 50th anniversary of Scott Base
Weapons Recovery in Afghanistan

March

Hand held high at opportunity of a lifetime
Lower Hutt woman prepares to deploy to the Solomon Islands
Rotorua man prepares for second overseas deployment
Duke of York visit
NZDF Sports Awards

April

Defence Force Four to walk 100 km for Oxfam
NZDF personnel accompany Governor General to Niue

May

Defence Strategy Publication
Women in Armed Forces Amendment Act Passed
ANZAC Day 2007 – Gallipoli
NZSAS: Background and FAQs

June

Former Southland soccer rep shows off skills in Dili
The 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Messines
Careers Advisors see Defence at first hand
Taking the lead at LSV Company: LCO Hamish Peeti
Korean War Commemorated

July

NZDF celebrates Victoria Cross Recipient
Simple photo teaches life lesson
Tango Foxtrot in the Sollies
Passchendaele 90th Anniversary Commemorated
Victoria Cross hero status captures imagination
V.C Investiture: Governor General's Address
New Vice Chief of Defence Named
Operation Warpaint
Arriving in the Solomon Islands
Canzex 2007

August

Patrol report from Afghanistan
NZ extends commitment to Korea mission
First Impressions, Solomon Islands
Palmerston North soldier driving Egyptian roads
A national hero proclaimed at Te Kaha
PACC V - Army Chiefs meet in Sydney
Bosnia - Mission Complete
Major Cate Linton: Full circle at the LSV Company
Singaporean Dental team ends successful tour
Four Remembered - WW1
NZDF in the Middle East
Explosive Ordnance Disposal team at work in Bamyan
Tribute for Vietnam Vets launched at Parliament
Exercise Suman Protector

September

A coffee drinker’s mission to Timor-Leste
United Nations Military Observers (UNMOs) in Sudan
Education Working Group - Bamyan Province
New Zealand Medics, Afghan Style
Kiwi soldiers get a taste of home in Afghanistan
Air Force man's poignant link to Passchendaele
Afghanistan: an Army Perspective

October

Ceremonies mark 90th Anniversary
Afghanistan service for Palmerston North father and son
Southland soldier to face one of the world's toughest patrolling tests
Upper Hutt Priest enjoying tour of duty in Solomon Islands
First Impressions: the NZPRT in Afghanistan
President Ramos Horta dines with Kiwi troops

November

New Zealand Day
Flambe and Cocktails: requisite skills for Army Soldier
Special Honour for Corporal Apiata VC for NZ
Tactics, Tempo and Troops: The New Commander, Joint Forces NZ
Remembrance Day in Antarctica
NZ Army Apprentices tested on World stage
LAV lift to School, "cool"
Policing in Afghanistan
An UNMO in the Middle East
Solomon Islands - end of tour reflections
Stay Safe: EOD Operations in Southern Lebanon

December

Southland man graduates as top cadet
NZDF Personnel observe historic Amphibious Landing Exercise
Commitment to Service earns Commendations
Graduation day for Defence staff
Salam Cookies
Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Afghanistan
Gallipoli Youth Award 2008

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