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MANAGER: Capt Bernard Behan 045 445306 info@military.ie EDITOR: Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald 045 445307 magazine@military.ie JOURNALIST: Wesley Bourke journalist@military.ie CONNECT: Cpl Paul Millar connect@military.ie PHOTOGRAPHERS: Airman Neville Coughlan Mr Jim O'Connor (FÁS) photo@military.ie SUBSCRIPTIONS: Cpl Jim Ahern 045 445312 subs@military.ie MAGAZINE ARCHIVIST: Mr Sean Shinnors DF/PR INFORMATION: Cpl Noel Coss 045 445308 admin@military.ie DF WEBMASTER: Sgt Mick Burke 045 445309 webmaster@military.ie DESIGNER/ADVERTISING: JM Publishing, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland Tel: +353871344135 Email: info@jmpublishing.ie PRINTER: Turner's Printing Co., Ltd The fact that an article appears in this magazine does not indicate of- ficial approval of the views expressed by the author. © Published by OiC Public Relations Section for the Defence Forces at DFHQ, Block 5, Ceannt Bks, DFTC, Curragh Camp, Co Kildare, Ireland. Tel: 045 445312 Front Cover: Cpl Vinny Di Ruscio - ISKA World Kickboxing Champion Photo By: Jim O'Connor EDITORIAL W editorial | 5 Comdt Seán Connolly's Sam Brown from the War of Independence, and a look at the ONE's Fuchsia Campaign. Wesley Bourke looks at the last CIED Ground Sign Awareness course ran in conjunction with the European Defence Agency (EDA). We have an interesting piece from Iraq on the Rule of Law by Pte Patrick Hughes (1 ADR). Give it a Go! is an article on the last Infantry Standard Course by student Cpl Paul Millar. Our centre spread is a photographic look at the EU Battle Group certification exercise. In Strategic Review this month Comdt Seán Murphy tells us about the Infantry School's Professional Reading Programme. Our In Reserve feature is 'Donegal's Relay For Life' with the 58 Res Inf Bn. Our History article is After Niemba: The Cavalry Connection by Col George Kerton (Retd.). In a special Sports Profile we have the new ISKA World Kickboxing Champion Cpl Vinny Di Ruscio, in Sports we have the DF Kayaking club visit to the French Alps, and our regular features – Gear Review, Notice- board, Tac-Aide, Reviews and What I Do. elcome to our Sept issue, this month we had to choose between 28 photos for On Parade, so apologies we couldn't fit them all in – but we have made them available in our online issue. Our In Focus pages features a story about Sgt Wayne Fitzgerald - Editor With the pending re-org happening from the 1st of September, we are planning some features for a future issue, but here is what the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Lt Gen Seán McCann had to say "this is the single most serious and far reaching re-organisation of the De- fence Forces in a generation and I fully recognise that the task of implementing this plan will rest on the shoulders of the men and women of Óglaigh na hÉireann. Over recent years, the Defence Forces have set an ex- ample in terms of public service reform. Through careful management of resources, we have continued to deliver the full range of tasks at home and overseas while implementing a reduction in strength from 11,500 to 9,500 and consolidating from 34 barracks into 14 mod- ernised locations. To get the best out of our organisation, a further re-organisation is now a necessity. The greatest asset of Óglaigh na hÉireann is its people. We've overcome a myriad of challenges in the history of this organisation I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and respect for their continuing duty, honour and loyalty to the state". Special Recognition Pictured in the new Visitors Centre at Cathal Brugha Bks on the 30 July 2012, where Col J.J. O'Reilly (EO 2 E Bde) who presented a Com- mendation on behalf of Ms Julia Thurmann, a resident at the Ham- ilton Park Care Facility, to Sgt Peter Durnin (65 Res Inf Bn) for his dedi- cated work and efforts for his service to the community on teach- ing Ms Thurmann how to Kayak. Photo: Cpl Donal O'Connor (MP Coy 2 E Bde) Fond Farewell to Mrs Pauline Mullins who recently retired after 31 years as a civilian employee in the DFTC, she is seen here receiving a presentation from Capt McDaid. Photo by: Cpl Noel Coss (PR Sec) www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE

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