We say of our Defence Force that it is a family of people bound together by the ethic of service to our country, military professionalism, common values,mutual respect, mutual trust, mateship, and our culture. In the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association I know we have an extended family that supports the work we do. Please do not for a moment under-estimate what that support means to us as individuals and collectively as a Defence Force.
The New Zealand Defence Force and the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association have a relationship that dates back to when the RSA was first formed in 1916. It is a relationship which has evolved, and the RSA continues to be a place for all those members of the Defence Force serving our country today.
To all members of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association I thank you for your ongoing support and I wish you all a safe and joyful Christmas and New Year.
Lt General Jerry Mateparae
Chief of Defence Force
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