Dunedin-based Warrant Officer Class Two Sean Cassidy is 2020 Defence Force Reservist of the Year. PHOTO: NZ DEFENCE FORCEA Dunedin man who trains soldiers and then passes his army skills on to his school pupils has been named New Zealand Defence Force Reservist of the Year. The highlight had been putting his skills, which he developed in both the New Zealand Defence Force and his civilian career, into practice on operational deployments. In his reservist role he plans, implements and mentors training, and is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating sub unit training activities. WO2 Cassidy said he and the school benefited from his reservist skills.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 26, 2020 15:22 UTC