This magazine is a round up of the last 12 months, and gives an overview of what all sections of the DF were involved in. It also includes Christmas messages from Uachtarán na hÉireann, Minister for Defence, Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Secretary General DOD and Head Chaplain of the DF. Finally, we also have a feature on the 2022 Sparx project and another extract from the Leadership Doctrine. We hope you enjoy this magazine, and Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2024.

This edition contains articles on the recent acquisition of the C295 by the Air Corps, an intro to and extracts from the updated Leadership Doctrine, interviews with the recently appointed Heads of Transformation and Strategic HR; recent unit commemoration events including 100 years of the Artillery Corps and 50 years of the 27th Inf Bn; an account of the Military Rugby World Cup and a history and updates about the Defence Forces Dive Group; information on DF French Foreign Language Training and the Medical Standard Course; a feature by a RDF Doctor and a Veteran, an article on Decision Making focusing on the Cavalry Corps, a photo overview of the recent An Cosantóir 10k Road Race, and our usual features such as On Parade, From the Archives, and Sports and Clubs.

This edition contains articles on the ACOS Brig Gen Rossa Mulchay, The Gainey Cup 2023, 122 Inf Bn UNIFIL, Exercise Raven's Challenge, DF Open day, SERE, Empowering Veterans, 4 Day March in Nijmegen, Kilester Garden Vilage, DF Camogie and 100 Years of DF Basketball.

This Edition contains articles on Strengthening Firefighting Capabilities, A test of courage and skill, The 2023 International Sniper Competition, an Interview with the 2023 International Sniper Competition Team, From Pioneering Leap to Soaring Heights A Look Back On the Defence Forces First Freefall Parachuting Jump, Surveillance and Aircraft: Charting the future of Ireland's Maritime and Defence Air Operations, DF Adventure Race, The Origin, Concept & Treatments of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Overseas Current Deployments.

This edition contains articles on 1 Bde Arty Regt Operational Capabilities Concept, Mindfulness & Meditation, ‘Ginger’ O’Connell and The Military Archives, DF Ladies Football - How it started, how it's going. Including a player profile of Lt (AR) Lisa O’Halloran, The true story of a barrack grave, Joseph Poole and Griffith Barracks and DF Sports & Clubs

This edition contains articles on Pte Seán Rooney RIP, The 41st An Cosantóir 10k race, Mission Command, Cavalry Simulator, Defence Forces Men's GAA, An Cosantóir 10k race Block Winners 2022 and Coaching and Mentoring