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Story by Gabriel Betancourt | U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Phoenix | 08.02.2024
Phoenix, AZ native, Joint GS-9 Gabriel Betancourt
Betancourt is assigned to U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Phoenix, Off-Post, MD, and has 4 years of military service....
Hometown: Phoenix
| Event: Other
Story by Chief Master Sgt. Suzane Buttery | 911th Airlift Wing | 07.10.2024
Ridgway, Pennsylvania, native and current resident of Brockway, Pennsylvania, Suzane Buttery has been promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Buttery is currently serving as Senior Enlisted Leader, 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron with 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania. CMSgt Buttery has served in the military for 26 years....
Hometown: Ridgway
| Event: Promotion
Story by Chief Master Sgt. Suzane Buttery | 911th Airlift Wing | 07.10.2024
Ridgway, Pennsylvania, native and current resident of Brockway, Pennsylvania, Suzane Buttery has been promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Buttery is currently serving as Senior Enlisted Leader, 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron with 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania. CMSgt Buttery has served in the military for 26 years....
Hometown: Brockway
| Event: Promotion
Courtesy Story | NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support | 07.10.2024
Lancaster, California, native Petty Officer 2nd Class Christian Sparks has been awarded the Admiral Stan Arthur Award for Military Enlisted Logistics and Sustainment Professional of the Year 2023. This award recognizes Sparks' outstanding dedication, hard work, and exceptional contributions to Navy's mission....
Hometown: Lancaster
| Event: Awards
Story by Command Sgt. Maj. Alejandro Licea | Fort Knox | 07.07.2024
Miramar, FL native, Army CSM Alejandro Licea has been appointed as Army Command Sergeant Major assigned to Fort Knox, Fort Bliss and 1st Armored Division, TX....
Hometown: Miramar
| Event: Promotion
Courtesy Story | 688th Cyberspace Wing | 07.03.2024
Irvington, NJ native, Air Force SSgt. Dwayne Reid has been decorated with the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Hometown: Irvington
| Event: Awards
Story by Tech. Sgt. Eric Van Kirk | 960th Cyberspace Wing | 07.03.2024
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ native, Air Force Reserve TSgt Eric Van Kirk is currently serving as Cyber Warfare Operator with 960th Cyberspace Wing, Scott Air Force Base, IL. ...
Hometown: Pinetop-Lakeside
| Event: Other
Courtesy Story | NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support | 07.03.2024
Windham, ME native, Aaron McConnell has been promoted to the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class in the U.S. Navy. McConnell is currently serving as an Information Systems Technician with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Naval Support Activity-Philadelphia, PA. McConnell has served in the military for 12 years....
Hometown: South Windham
| Event: Promotion
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