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Kiwis Depart For Solomons Deployment
Media Release
26 March 2012
Kiwis Depart For
Solomons Deployment
Media are invited to attend the
farewell on Wednesday 28 March of the fifteenth rotation of
NZ Defence Force personnel to depart for a four month
deployment to the Solomon Islands, supporting the Regional
Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
The contingent, made up of personnel from 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR) and supporting units, will work alongside the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), the Participating Police Force and the Australian, Tongan and Papua New Guinean military personnel to maintain security and stability. This allows the people and Government of the Solomon Islands to lay the foundations for long term stability, security and prosperity.
Forty two personnel will be farewelled at Burnham Military Camp on Tuesday by Land Component Commander, Brigadier Mark Wheeler, and family and friends.
When: 01.00-0200pm, Wednesday 28 March 2012. The departure time may change - you must register your attendance to be informed of any changes.
Where:
Burnham Military Camp. (Photo ID will be required)
Please note that several deploying personnel will be
available for interview (including the Senior National
Officer) between 01.00-0200pm, register your interest via
the contact details below.
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