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Justin Le Guen in No. 3 Squadron’s hangar in New Zealand.
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by SGT Tanya Baldwin
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SINCE
working with our Kiwi mates over the past five years, I decided
a long time ago that once I was promoted to corporal I would
apply and keep applying for the Anzac Exchange until I got it.
I was surprised I was accepted first time and even more surprised,
when I told friends, how many people were not aware of it! I
found our Kiwi hosts to be extremely friendly and knowledgeable
about their own culture and work.
While over in New Zealand I was given the opportunity to experience
every aspect of logistics in the RNZAF as well as talk to their
Army counterparts on what differences they have. My Kiwi hosts
showed me their country.
In fact, I was able to see more of it than most of the people
I had met, and everywhere I went there was always someone’s
friend or family member to rely on for accommodation or to show
me around their town.
I found Anzac Exchange a huge benefit, both personally and professionally.
I recommend that everyone who meets the eligibility criteria
to give it a go.
And if you see a NZDF member on base, invite them for a drink
and a yarn.
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