Offaly Flight Sergeant recognised for his 'Selflessness' at Defence Forces Awards Reporter: '); '); Over the last three years, the Defence Forces have recognised members within the organisation who have shown outstanding attributes enshrined in their values. The values are Respect, Loyalty, Selflessness, Physical Courage, Moral Courage and Integrity. Last year’s award ceremony took place in Áras an Uachtaráin with the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, who is the Defence Forces Supreme Commander. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the 2019 award ceremony was delayed by a number of months, and was held in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel on Wednesday, December 16 last.