An auspicious occasion unfolded within the surrounds of Custume Barracks, Athlone in recent times when a formal passing out parade was hosted for members of the 3rd Three Star Training Platoon to celebrate the completion of their induction training.
Following their passing out, the soldiers will now take up their respective appointments in 2 Brigade Artillery Regiment in Athlone and the 27th Infantry Battalion in Dundalk.
The soldiers joined the Defence Forces and commenced induction training in late 2019 but their military training was paused for four months due to the COVID-19 emergency. They recommenced training in June under strict COVID-19 prevention protocols.
