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14 THE 58TH CADET CLASS A NAVY DELIVERING SERVICES National and Naval Service Colours. The colour party took up its position facing the Cadet to be commissioned. The officer administering the oath called each Cadet by name to march forward to the colours where the oath was administered. They were then invested with their rank markings and received their swords from serving officers. Individually, each Cadet marched forward to the Minister for Defence, where they were presented with their commission as an officer in the Naval Service. The newly commissioned officers then handed their commission to the Master at Arms, the highest ranking Non-commissioned officer of the Service, from whom they in return received their first salute as an officer of the Naval Service. On completion of the presentations, the National and Naval Service colours were marched off parade. The officer guard of honour then exchanged compliments with the newly commissioned officers. This represents the formal welcome from the officer body of the Naval Service to their new comrades. The Minister for Defence then addressed the parade. Minister Coveney thanked the newly commissioned officers for their commitment and service and recognised the contribution of the Naval Service and their support to the HSE during the Covid 19 emergency, he said "In recent years there has been a growing awareness of the professionalism and capacity of the Naval Service and a justifiable pride in their service. We have all seen the pictures of members of the Naval Service rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean and more recently, we have witnessed the contribution of the Naval Service and the broader Defence Forces at home in supporting the HSE response to the Covid 19 emergency." Minister Coveney highlighted the rewarding nature of a career in the Defence Forces and his hope that people would consider a career in the Defence Forces, saying "I would encourage all those seeking a career to consider serving in the Defence Forces. It is a career which offers unique experiences and significant opportunities for personal development. Recruitment is ongoing across a range of disciplines and details can be found on the Defence Forces website military.ie" The National Anthem was then played, after which the Minster for Defence was escorted off the parade ground. The Parade Commander dismissed the parade and the ceremony ended. The class prepare to give Form of Oath by removing their right-hand gloves The 58th Cadet Class pose for a socially-distanced group photo with 2 of their instructors from the Cadet College The parade turns to the flag pole and salutes during the National Anthem Minister for Defence Simon Coveney TD addresses the parade

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