An Cosantóir

June 2013

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

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6| Navy Promotion On the 8 May, Comdr Brian Fitzgerald presented PO Jerome McCarthy with his PO stripes for his promotion. Photo: A/Sea Davy Jones In memory of 'Beano' New Engine Room Artificers Pictured at Haulbowline Naval Base are the latest Direct Entry Engine Room Artificers (ERA) class who completed 16 weeks of military training including leadership, PST, DC and FF. ERA are an essential part of a ships company, they are responsible for the maintenance and repair of all mechanical elements of a ship. Photo: A/Sea David Jones Pictured are members of the DFTC who handed over a cheque for €1,130 to St Brigid's Hospice. The money was raised from a recent 5km fun run in memory of Sgt Brian 'Beano' Carey (RIP). Photo: Sgt JJ Ryan (HQ DFTC) Fairwell 'Glen' CQMS Glen Murry's presentation took place in the NCO'S Mess, McKee Bks on the 26 April 2013. Glen served 27 years in the DF. Making the presentation is Col A Hanlon (J4). Glen's brothers also served in the DF: Cpl George Murray (2 Grn MP Coy) (RIP UNIFIL 1984) and Sgt Alan Murray (Band W Bde). Glen's family would like to thank all who attended. Photo: Sgt Anthony Byrne (7 Inf Bn) & Courtesy of Sgt Mick Doyle (EPMO) ANZAC Day Remembered Pictured are members of the United Irish Ex Services Association of Australia (UIESAA), taken in Sydney on 25 April 2013, gathered for the annual Anzac Day march. For more info: http://uiesaa. wordpress.com Photo: Paddy Armstrong An Cosantóir June 2013 www.dfmagazine.ie French Defence Attaché Visits Baldonnel Pictured during the visit of the French Defence Attaché Colonel Alain Bayle to the Air Corps. He was received by GOC Air Corps Brigadier General Paul Fry, and was briefed at various locations on the operational roles within the Air Corps. Photo courtesy: Capt Mark Hegarty (PSO to GOC Air Corps) Members of ONE attending "ANZAC Day Dawn Service" on Thursday 25th of April 2013 at Grangegorman Military Cemetery presided over by Monsignor Eoin Thynne Head Chaplain to the Defence Forces. Photo: Desmond B O'Hara

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