Jack Passings – May 2025
⚓️MARONEY Ian Douglas (Joe) Regret to advise that crossed the bar 14 May 2025. ex-Radioman late of Taihape. Ian Douglas
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Change of Command HMNZS Philomel
“I have the ship.” With those words Commander (CDR) Paul Matenga takes over the command of HMNZS Philomel today from
Read MoreU.S. spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has
Read MoreAfghanistan Accountability
In August 2021, the U.S. military withdrew its forces from Afghanistan after nearly two decades of conflict. While withdrawing, 13
Read MoreU.S.Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield
“On Tuesday, [May 20], [Defense] Secretary [Pete] Hegseth joined [President Donald J. Trump] in the Oval Office to announce the
Read MoreThe Royal Navy will love her: First of new Type 31 frigates Ventures out of her build hall
The first new Type 31 frigate being built for the Royal Navy has been rolled out of the build hall
Read MoreIS ECONOMICAL WITH THE TRUTH ALIVE AND WELL? by Neal Catley
On Monday 6 January 2025 I sent a letter to the Office of the Minister for Veterans entitled ‘Competition of
Read MoreWhy Anzac Act is being updated
Old law deemed outdated, proposed changes include recognition of contemporary veterans.Contemporary veterans will be officially recognised on Anzac Day, as
Read MoreTotal cost of sunken HMNZS Manawanui write-off revealed in Budget
Refer: https://tinyurl.com/3c2wch44 A $77 million write-off of the navy ship Manawanui, which sunk off Samoa last October, is contained in the
Read MoreThe flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet sailed into Wellington Harbour
The flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, USS Blue Ridge sailed into Wellington Harbour this morning as part of a
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