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o, we finally made to the end of the year, we had a few small hiccups along the way, what with the move, the new staff and new designer. But, I think you will agree the magazine is the better for it. We lost some great friends and
colleagues in 2011, the late Jim Darker (R.I.P.), and Sgt Dave Nagle has decided to leave the DF after 24 years, and is out there giving Bear Grylls and the likes a good run for their money, we wish him best of luck. This month our On Parade pages feature our regular reader's photos, In Focus
features a Canine insight and a look at Advanced Para Medic Training. In Strate- gic Review this month we have an article from a recently Retd Sgt Pat Finnucane who informs us about Third Level Education opportunities. We have a brief report from the last PDFORRA ADC, and another on the fifth anniversary of the 'Soldiers and Chiefs' exhibition at National Museum in Collins Barracks. We have two photo montages; the President's Inauguration and one of the recent 105 Inf Bn MRE/Review and Chalk one. Our History section has a Re-enactment feature on a July 4 weekend in the American Folk Park in Omagh by Wesley Bourke. In Sport we have part two Lt Col Mick Dolan's article on cycling touring 'Travels with Surly', and we have our other regulars - Tac Aide, Reviews and What I Do.
