An Cosantóir

May 2020

An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.

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www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE | 7 | 7 116TH INF GP UNIFIL MRE Troops of the 116th IN GP UNIFIL travelling Lebanon conducted the MRE (Mission Readiness Exercise) in the Glen of Imall back in April. Conducting various types of exercises and scenarios the troops can be seen in the above pictures carrying out medical drills and mine clearance drills. Photo: A/M Sam Gibney TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR VISITING JTF Minister for Defence An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, joined by Minister with responsibility for Defence Paul Keogh TD visited the COVID-19 Joint Task Force located in Mckee Barracks on 6th of April. An Taoiseach was escorted and briefed on the JTF by the Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM & also the newly appointed head of the JTF Brigadier General Brian Cleary. The JTF provides, within means and capabilities, Aid to the Civil Authorities (ATCA) support to government departments and agencies (with priority to the Dept of Health and HSE), by providing personnel and equipment to a range of requests for support. Photo: A/M Sam Gibney AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (DIVISION 19) PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD Captain (Dr) Mathew McCauley, Medical Corps, Army Reserve, has been awarded the American Psychological Association's (Division 19) Presidential Citation for 'exceptional leadership, service, and international clinical and research contributions' in advancing the science and practice of military psychology. Congratulations to Capt. McCauley on his achievement and best of luck from the An Cosantóir team in his career in the Defence Forces Army Reserve. Photo: Provided by Capt (Dr) Mathew McCauley

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