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4 NOTICEBOARD NOTICEBOARD Back Row (L-R) – Capt Elaine Anthony, Cpl Shane Maher, Pte Alan Higgins, CS John Galvin Front Row (L-R) – Lt Gen Seán Clancy, BQMS Malachy McCaul, CPO/ERA Patrick Kelleher, Comdt Jean Fitzgerald, Mr Jim Gavin Defence Forces Values Awards 2021 Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Seán Clancy was joined on the 07th of Oct 2022 by special guest Jim Gavin to present the awards to the 2021 Defence Forces Values Champions. The winners were nominated by their peers for embodying the Defence Forces values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage & integrity. Below is an extract from a speech to guests by Chief of Staff Lt Gen Seán Clancy on the day. " It is more than 100 years since uniformed members of the National Army took their first tentative steps on to the streets of our cities. The legacy, standards and traditions of the proud men and women that have preceded us should not be forgotten. The culture they established and developed was and remains one which is underpinned by our values. The Defence Forces values are our key strength. As serving members, we must continue to build upon the legacy of our forebears, while demonstrating our core values which guide our behaviour in both our personal and professional lives. I continue to be immensely proud of our organisation and of you, our soldiers, sailors and aircrew, who are living the Defence Forces Values. Your loyalty and commitment are the foundations upon which our organisation stands and the reason for our continued success." Our winners were: PHYSICAL COURAGE Cpl Shane Maher, 1 BTI - for his actions in saving the life of an individual attempting to jump from Ballymany Bridge. Having calmly approached the individual, he was required to physically restrain and support him until the arrival of An Garda Síochána. RESPECT CS John Galvin, 1 Bde HQ - for treating all ranks in a humble, respectful and fair manner. For being a vociferous advocate for the professional development of those in your charge and providing guidance, counsel and advice on a personal and professional level to subordinates, peers and those of superior rank. INTEGRITY Capt Elaine Anthony, 2 Bde HQ - for living the Defence Forces value of Integrity in her performance and attitude to her work during the Defence Forces response to the Covid-19 pandemic. For willingly and selflessly applying herself to the wide variety of taskings the Defence Forces were involved in. Providing empathy to the vulnerable and most importantly, truth to those in authority. LOYALTY CPO/ERA Patrick (Mendy) Kelleher - for living the Defence Forces value of Loyalty, by staying firm in his unwavering support to his profession, Unit and Óglaigh na hÉireann. He was due to retire in July 2020 but applied to continue his service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to provide the Naval Service with his extensive experience and valuable skills. His regular volunteering for sea-going relief has ensured ships have been able to remain on Maritime Operations. MORAL COURAGE Comdt Jean Fitzgerald, 1 Bde HQ - for her determination and professional contribution to change culture within the DF. For confronting the extremely challenging issues of bullying and sexual harassment and having the strength of character to support vulnerable members of our organisation while reporting wrong doing and inappropriate behaviour. SELFLESSNESS Pte Alan Higgins, DFHQ - for the selfless manner in which he approaches his work and his colleagues. Although his appointment is extremely busy and carries great responsibility, he always makes time for a colleague to help or support them. To quote one of the many nominations, "Alan's concern for the needs of others far outweighs his concern for himself." OVERALL VALUES CHAMPION BQMS Malachy McCaul - for enactment of the Defence Forces values of respect, loyalty, selflessness, physical courage, moral courage and integrity and in so doing, demonstrating exceptional commitment to the mission and vision of Óglaigh na hÉireann.

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