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W
elcome back after our summer break, we have decided to continue with the 4
extra pages of content because we had such a busy two months between issues.
We start with many of your photos On Parade. In Focus this month features many mini
features from around the DF with the COS stand-down, The Irish Military Vehicles Group
(IMVG) show in Naas, the ONE Fuchsia Appeal 2013 and a tribute to Lt Col JP Duggan (retd).
One of our main features this month is an update on EUTM Mali Mission by Lt JJ Gaffney
and then we have a look at the American Legion in Ireland and a very interesting piece
on Comics in War by Aidan Courtney. Our other main feature is the ARW Maritime Task
Unit by Cpl Paul Millar who spent some valuable time with the teams. In Strategic Review
Wesley Bourke talks to members of the CIS Corps and gives us an insight into their work.
In place of our regular In Reserve feature we have a look at the Cadetships 2012/2013 by
Wesley Bourke, where some members of the PDF and RDF took on the challenge of this
very demanding career change. As an added feature, Cpl Paul Millar briefs us on the
recently published Green Paper on Defence. In the first of our extended History pages
this month we have Operation 'Market Garden' 1944 by Paul O'Brien, followed by New
York's Irish Military College by Des Gilhawley and Comdt Gerry Jordan. In Sport we have
the DF Mountain Marathon by Lt Ronan Lambe with photos from Pte Dave Hogarty. Plus
our other regular features – World Strategic Picture, Tac-Aide, Gear Review, Noticeboard,
Reviews and What I Do.
Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald - Editor
25 Years On Call
On the 12 July, FQMS Joe Fitzgerald was presented with a fireman
sculpture by Flt Sgt Willie Norton in recognition of completing 25
years in the Air Corps Crash Rescue Service by his aviation fire fighting colleagues in 506 Sqn, No 5 Sp Wing at Casement Aerodrome,
Baldonnel. Photo: Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald (PR Br)
100th Platelet Donation
Professor Anthony Staines, chairman of the blood transfusion
service presents Sgt Maitiu O Aimhirnghin (2 Bde) with an award in
recognition of 100 platelet donations. The platelet clinic is currently
looking for donors, and you can contact Ms Jo Lawlor, National
Apheresis recruitment manager on 01-2407400. Photo by: Stephen
Wall Morris, Event Photographer www.eventphotographer.ie
LÉ Aoife Change
of Command
Lt Cdr Erika Downing handed over command of LÉ Aoife to Lt Cdr
Marie Gleeson in the ships adopted port of Waterford City on 12
July 2013. This is history in the making for the Naval Service as
it's the first handover of command between two female ships
Captains. Photo: A/Sea David Jones (NS)
PLEASE HELP!
A/Comop Damien Adderley joined the Naval Service in 2010. He has served on LÉ Eithne
and LÉ Róisín and is currently on shore duty in the CommCen part of Comms Branch.
His father Damien Adderley Snr completed The New York City Marathon in 2009 for
Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin raising €7,500. Now unable to take part in such
events due to two upper spine surgeries, his son A/Comop Damien Adderley Jnr takes
up the baton of fund raising for this worthy charity. Damien Jnr is registered for the
NY Marathon in October 2013. His naval training has prepared him and has also given
him the tools to complete this challenge. Fundraising is in full flow with €3,000 raised
so far and with a target of €10,000, there is still a long way to go! Events completed:
21K Trek through Wicklow Mountains and a Fight Night at Ryston Boxing Club, Newbridge. The funds raised
will go towards the Children's Cancer Ward – St John's, which urgently requires these much needed funds.
Should you have an idea or want to support Damien in this fundraising please contact him on 086 259 9166.
Pictured from fight night (L/R): Damien Adderley (Navy) Vs Sean Tyrrell (DFTC). Photo: Damien Adderley Snr
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