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CONTENTS
Volume 86
Number 01
JAN/FEB 2026
ON PARADE
POTDF
SPORTS & CLUBS
FROM THE ARCHIVES
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From the editor
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anuary is when the noise stops and the work continues, as units across the Defence Forces bring their personnel
to operational readiness for courses, overseas deployments, and the demands of the year ahead.
We kick off the year with this edition of An Cosantóir bringing Leadership, Values, Retirement, Operations
abroad, Exercises, History and our Regular Features. We encourage readers of all ranks to contribute their
experiences whether at home, abroad or on a course. We hope you enjoy this edition of An Cosantóir!
"Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems
is the day you have stopped leading them." — Colin Powell
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THE BEST MILITARY COURSE
I'VE ATTENDED
COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED
LEADERS COURSE
NATO MP SENIOR ENLISTED
LEADERS FORUM
ENGINEERING INOVATION IN
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
BUILDING CAPABILITY THROUGH
COOPERATION
EXERCISE COSAINT SOLAIS (DEFENCE
OF LIGHT)
— A/Sgt Eric Ryan
