“The Legion is our opportunity to maintain that presence in the community to remind everyone of who served before and those who serve today. It’s a way to bring us all together in a shared experience.”
BRANCH OF SERVICE: Air Force
YEARS: 1979-1995
MOS: Administration superintendent
RANK AT DISCHARGE: Master sergeant
DECORATIONS:
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)
- Air Force Commendation Medal (with one oak leaf cluster)
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal (with four oak leaf clusters)
- Stripes for Exceptional Performers merit promotion
- Outstanding Communicator Award, USAF NCO Academy
- Outstanding Administrator Award, Air Force Systems Command
- National Defense Medal (Operation Desert Storm)
AMERICAN LEGION POST: Post 9, Spokane, Wash.
NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE LEGION: 4
POST ACTIVITIES:
- Active American Legion Riders member
- Patriot Guard participant
- Volunteer for various events
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