SAILOR PROUD TO REPRESENT NAVY

Interacting with the British Royal Family is in the blood for Royal New Zealand Navy Able Weapon Technician James Strachan.

The Weapons Systems Maintainer was among seven representing the Navy in the marching contingent for the King’s Coronation.

AWT Strachan said he was incredibly grateful to have his own chance to interact with royalty.

“It’s a privilege to take part in an event of this magnitude and importance. It is something that I will remember for life.”

It’s not the only experience he will remember for life. Earlier this year, AWT Strachan was deployed to Hawke’s Bay to support the response to Cyclone Gabrielle, posted in HMNZS TE MANA.

“I was able to help save an adrift yachtsman during the cyclone. Being able to go out and help our community has been a highlight of my career. It makes me really proud.”