Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Maci Sternod | 211106-N-CM110-1027 CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2021) U.S. Navy Capt. Jennifer Ellinger,...... read more read more
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By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart
CORONADO, Calif. – The City of Coronado hosted their biannual Hometown Heroes Banner ceremony at Coronado High School Performing Arts Center, Nov. 6.
U.S. Navy Capt. Jennifer Ellinger, commander, Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 7, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christian Ellinger, Command Inspector General Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, were honored with banners during the ceremony.
The Hometown Banner Program recognizes military service members and veterans, living or deceased, who live or have lived in Coronado. The City began the program in 2014 with help from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2422, the Avenue of Heroes Neighborhood Association, Hometown Hero Banner Committee, and the Coronado Historical Association.
“We have been blessed to call Coronado our hometown for nearly 20 years,” said Jennifer Ellinger. “[It’s] where we have raised our children, left and returned from deployment, and have been embraced by an amazing community that has been the home of countless veterans and their families - and true military heroes. We are forever grateful to our fellow service members, friends, and extended family within the community that have enabled us to serve with peace of heart and mind.”
The City of Coronado recognized the Ellingers for not only their long-term residence while serving but also for their participation with various local community organizations.
“I believe it recognizes individuals who serve our city, and serve our country,” said Lee Fulmer, a member of the Heroes Hometown Banner Committee and VFW Post 2422. “Myself being a member of the VFW and a retired service member, it’s fabulous to see all these people honored.”
Banners are hung along Third and Fourth Streets, the City’s “Avenue of Heroes” from Orange Avenue to Naval Air Station North Island.
“My husband and I are truly humbled and honored to be nominated into the Hometown Heroes Banner Program,” said Jennifer Ellinger.
Saturday’s ceremony marked the first live presentation in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic with previous ceremonies being postponed or livestreamed.
CPR 7’s mission is to command, coordinate, plan, integrate, and execute the deployed amphibious operations of an expeditionary strike group in conjunction with a marine expeditionary unit (MEU). CPR 7 is responsible for the full combat integration of an LHD, LSD, and an LPD in support of an expeditionary strike group and national objectives.
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.09.2021 14:27 |
| Story ID: | 409028 |
| Location: | CORONADO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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