12/11/2023
Chief Petty Officer Deasy from the Cork Unit wrote: I joined the NSR 18 years ago with no idea what to expect. Over half my life later I’m a senior NCO in Cork Unit NSR, with responsibility for training.
As a 17-year-old student, the NSR was a change to experience a totally different way of life and gave me the opportunity to undertake numerous courses in seamanship, fire fighting, boat handling, weapons and leadership to list a few, and to serve on-board Naval Ships at sea.
Now as an engineering project manager, the NSR continues to deliver on the same, but also gives me an outlet from normal day-to-day life while allowing me contribute back to the Defence Forces by training the younger members as they come up through the ranks.
I’ve had some fantastic instructors and mentors over the years, Reserve and Permanent, Navy and Army who have heavily influenced and shaped who I am today, and for me the highlight of my career now is being in a position to hopefully offer the same back to those joining behind me.
I strongly believe in what a life in what the Reserve can offer and the values it instils.
