In this episode we talk to Flight Sergeant Dave Cresswell from the Royal New Zealand Air Force about deployments around the world, from Antarctica to the Middle East, and emergency responses following the Pike River disaster and Christchurch earthquakes.

This series deals with themes of loss of life, grief, trauma, violence and mental health. If you need to talk to someone, here are some support services:

• Call or text 1737 any time to talk to a trained counsellor
• Phone 0800 LIFELINE or text 4357 (HELP)
• Members of the NZDF can also visit www.health.nzdf.mil.nz or phone 0800 NZDF4U

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