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| 21 www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE Pilatus PC-9M aircraft experienced engine power loss at 16,000 feet over Co Kildare. Lt Godden – student (Dublin) Acted under intense pressure and conducted the precise and accurate actions to ensure engine shut down in a timely manner giving optimal glide performance. Consequences for error would have resulted in abandonment and potentially large loss of life had the aircraft been lost over a town or city. Lt Godden displayed moral courage and resulted in textbook actions which resulted in the safe recovery of crew and aircraft. Displayed precise and effective CRM in a tense situation. Lt Blake – instructor (Wexford) Having the moral courage to secure the engine, further damage was prevented which ensured that the engine did not disintegrate, with potential crew ejection avoided. Extreme danger to crew and public was prevented. With obscured vision, he glided the aircraft back to Baldonnel and landed safely due to the excellent use of CRM. By directing his student pilot through relevant check lists and cross checked all required actions. It should be noted that Lt Blake qualified as a Flight Instructor the day before this incident and was conducting the first instructional flight of his career. LOYALTY F/Sgt Thomas Deveraux (Kildare) "Recently promoted F/Sgt Tom Deveraux spent the majority of his career before promotion in the DFTC, with over 13 years in the Military College (DFPES & NCO Trg Wing). His loyalty to the Military College with significant time spent undertaking high intensity instructional duties mark him out for recognition of the DF Value of Loyalty. He brings boundless energy, enthusiasm and professional expertise to the role of military instructor and is a devoted NCO who seeks at every opportunity to enhance and develop students under his tutelage. His loyalty to his students has been consistent and relentless with his personal ethos of "put the student first". He is not only loyal to the Defence Forces, he is also loyal to his colleagues as a source of sound advice and his industry and zeal for his profession is a source of inspiration to many." SELFLESSNESS Sgt Maj Kenneth Hurley (RIP) (Meath) Award accepted by his wife Ann Hurley Nominated by the CIS Group and CIS Corps, Kenneth is credited as an outstanding conscientious and hardworking NCO. His nomination stated that it is "without doubt that Sgt Maj Hurley's levels of leadership, empathy, integrity, respect to others, courage and selflessness set him aside from others" Although living through a period of extreme personal challenge, Sgt Maj Hurley continued to carry out his wide and varied workload across CIS Technical projects. Even whilst receiving robust medical treatment he continued to work on behalf of the CIS Corps progressing many Research & Development projects which required self-sacrifice, personal commitment & dedication. An embodiment of professionalism with outstanding technical and tactical expertise was an inspiration to all members of the CIS Corps, Sgt Maj Hurley was an entirely selfless individual, a senior leader, a valued colleague and mentor. OVERALL DF VLAUES CHAMPION Cpl Barry Foley (Donegal) Cpl Barry Foley recently received a meritorious promotion to Cpl. Nominated by many members of 28th Inf Bn across multiple award categories. Over 38 years service in 28 Inf Bn Consistently displays the values of Óglaigh na hÉireann. His rank does not reflect his level of influence in the Unit. Is a long time mentor and a figure of guidance to personnel of the Bn regardless of rank. Provides sound actionable advice which has been developed through his many years of experience. Leader of the Environmental team, managing over 300 acres of land in a manner which ensures Finner Camp is maintained to its best all year round. Carries out his wider duties (regimental, TRRs, ceremonial) without complaint. "Men of Barry's quality are few and far between but he is a torch bearer who by his example, passes on the positives aspects of our shared culture to the next generation" — Comdt Brendan McGovern "As IC of the Environmental Section, he has accepted the responsibility and taken on a leadership capacity managing and directing a small number of his peers in their daily tasks" — BSM Patrick Enfield "Barry is a soldier of the old school who puts the job first, is loyal to his colleagues, his Unit and the DF. He lives the values he is nominated for" — CS Kieran Crawford Lt Eoin Blake, who was jointly awarded the Values award for Moral Courage Cpl Barry Foley, who was the overall DF Values champion The award for Selflessness was awarded to Sgt Maj Ken Hurley (RIP) and was accepted by his wife, Ann. Flt Sgt Thomas Deveraux was awarded the Values award for Loyalty Lt Kenneth Godden who was jointly awarded the Values award for Moral Courage

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