Marching out 💪 Ever wondered what graduation day looks like for our New Zealand Army recruits? Join them at Waiouru Military Camp as they march on the parade ground, receive awards, conduct a haka, celebrate with loved ones, and emerge as soldiers of Ngāti Tūmatauenga. #Force4NZ #NZArmy | New Zealand Army

Our Family's History. Find out about the origins of the New Zealand Army Band including its inception in 1964, the birth of our signature brand of marching, postings to Malaysia and Singapore with 1RNZIR, as well as Queen’s Honours presented to band members over the years. Watch until the end for a VERY special 2020-style performance of “Sons of the Brave” from some of our living heritage, including several founding members. #NZArmyBand #NZArmy #NZDF | New Zealand Army Band

31K views · 932 reactions | An message for Army personnel and their families from the Chief of Army, Major General John Boswell. | New Zealand Army | Facebook

The New Zealand Army’s newest combat trainee soldiers have been conducting urban operations on the streets of the Selwyn district as part of the Combat Corps Training course. “This includes room entry and building clearances as part of urban attacks, as well as support and stability operations which included vehicle check points, IED (improvised explosive device) route clearances and detainee handling.” – Lieutenant Will Hutchinson Read more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/Ex-Urban-Warrior | NZ Defence Force

Soldiers forged in the field 💪 As the latest intake of New Zealand Army recruits near the end of their 15-week basic training, there’s one final live field exercise to overcome. It sees the recruits tested over seven days in the Waiouru Military Training Area, pushing their physical, mental and tactical training to the levels required of our soldiers. | NZ Defence Force

12K views · 269 reactions | WATCH The New Zealand Army's Armoured Bushmaster vehicles take to the field. Ballistic protection, larger carrying capacity, and broader capabilities – combined in one modern military ride. Learn more ➡️ nzdf.mil.nz/armoured-bushmaster #Force4NZ #NZArmy | NZ Defence Force | Facebook

18K views · 171 reactions | Here comes the boom!  Pop in your headphones and strap in for a behind the scenes look at demolition day in Waiouru. An ammunition technician’s role in our ranks is primarily to keep ammo and explosives safe, but part of the job means that a few times a year they need to safely destroy it. #NZArmy #Force4NZ | New Zealand Army | Facebook