Patriotism ‘in the DNA’ of returning vets

Nearly 500 former members of the Defence Forces have applied to rejoin the military to aid the fight against Covid-19.
Patriotism ‘in the DNA’ of returning vets
Tue, 07 Apr, 2020 - 07:00
Sean O’Riordan

Nearly 500 former members of the Defence Forces have applied to rejoin the military to aid the fight against Covid-19.

Only days after the Government pleaded for former veterans to rejoin, the Defence Forces confirmed they have already received 464 applications from former enlisted troops and officers.

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