The Defence Forces currently has 600 military personnel serving in 13 different countries around the world.
In 2017, over 1,400 Defence Forces personnel rotated through 13 counties and one sea on a range of peace support operations.
The Defence Forces highlighted that personnel can only do the important work of peace because of the support they receive from their families and friends at home when they deploy.
Of course, this separation is most acutely felt over the Christmas period.
Personnel serving overseas have sent festive wishes to their families and friends at home this Christmas.
Happy Christmas to all members of the Defence Forces and their families.
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