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  • #91
    Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
    On other occasions he has sent the Junior minister in his place, who knows nothing of the questions being answered other than what is on the script the good civil servant in the pit to his right provided him.
    Certainly, judging by appearances this would seem to be a very accurate statement. I wonder if someone might take him aside (it might take awhile) and explain to him that even if he does know nothing that perhaps he should close his mouth, learn to put his hands by his sides when taking a salute, stop using Dunnes Stores for his sartorial requirements, polish his shoes now and then and try to give the impression that he was not suddenly 'beamed up' from a crowd of supporters in Croke Park, an institution which appears to be his one and only forte.
    Last edited by Battletour; 27 April 2013, 12:04.

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    • #92
      BBC world piece
      As France scales back its military operation in Mali, the European Union is trying to turn Mali's army into a professional fighting force, writes the BBC's Alex Duval Smith.
      "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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      • #93
        Couple of videos and pictures here.Nice to see our new UBACS in use.
        Philip Hammond has paid tribute to UK Armed Forces personnel helping to tackle insurgents in West Africa after a visit to Senegal and Mali.
        "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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        • #94
          It's a shame all the pics and vids are coming from the UK government and the BBC (though fair play for covering it) and none of it from RTÉ or the Irish gov.
          I knew a simple soldier boy.....
          Who grinned at life in empty joy,
          Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
          And whistled early with the lark.

          In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
          With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
          He put a bullet through his brain.
          And no one spoke of him again.

          You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
          Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
          Sneak home and pray you'll never know
          The hell where youth and laughter go.

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          • #95
            It wouldn't be good VFM

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            • #96
              The response given on the DF facebook page as to why any photos of our troops in Mali were not up on the DF Flickr page was lame to say the least.
              "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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              • #97
                Yes it was.

                Any chance of some photos of the work our troops are doing out in Mali being put up on the Flickr page??
                we are having difficulties getting photos from Mali.....the computer connectivity is poor.

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                • #98
                  No point in given our middle class left wingers something to get on the telly with.

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                  • #99
                    I hope this hasn't already gone up,

                    I know the person in question, great Soldier lovely person as well.

                    Philip Hammond has paid tribute to UK Armed Forces personnel helping to tackle insurgents in West Africa after a visit to Senegal and Mali.
                    Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
                    Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
                    The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere***
                    The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
                    The best lack all conviction, while the worst
                    Are full of passionate intensity.

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                    • See post 93.
                      "Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.

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                      • some vid of ours and yours in Mali:







                        nice to see Sgt English listened and sorted her head-dress out.
                        RGJ

                        ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

                        The Rifles

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                        • what's wrong RJ? is this too British for you or are you unhappy to see an ONH soldier working with British troops?

                          post the Irish DoD's version then if this MoD one isn't good enough for you.

                          anyhow i think it's great to see them both working together like this, especially overseas without that dreaded blue beret.
                          RGJ

                          ...Once a Rifleman - Always a Rifleman... Celer et Audax

                          The Rifles

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                          • Originally posted by RoyalGreenJacket View Post
                            anyhow i think it's great to see them both working together like this, especially overseas without that dreaded blue beret.
                            You try to display this sentiment but making pointless comments about what headdress someone is or is not wearing belies what you really think.

                            Originally posted by RoyalGreenJacket View Post
                            what's wrong RJ? is this too British for you or are you unhappy to see an ONH soldier working with British troops?

                            post the Irish DoD's version then if this MoD one isn't good enough for you.
                            See post #93.
                            Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong.

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                            • I'd be inclined to agree about the head dress part to be fair, RGJ. Won't affect performance one bit, ask this fella:

                              I knew a simple soldier boy.....
                              Who grinned at life in empty joy,
                              Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
                              And whistled early with the lark.

                              In winter trenches, cowed and glum,
                              With crumps and lice and lack of rum,
                              He put a bullet through his brain.
                              And no one spoke of him again.

                              You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
                              Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
                              Sneak home and pray you'll never know
                              The hell where youth and laughter go.

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                              • Well, I'm sure D is over there not for how she wears a boonie hat but her instructional experience and professionalism.. I'll mention that to her RGJ when she returns home.. lol

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