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Appreciation Luncheon for Award Honorees
Michigan National Guard
Nov. 8, 2019 | 1:17
FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich. hosted the 63rd annual Armed Forces Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 8, 2019. Several awards were given to deserving service members, including seven Omar Bradley Awards to Michigan Air and Army National Guardsmen.

Bradley commanded the largest force ever united under one man's leadership during World War II and became the first chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also holds the distinction of having the longest military service in U.S. history. (Video by Capt. Joe Legros)

The following Michigan National Guardsmen received this incredible honor:

A1C Mark W. Solo, 110th Security Forces, 110th Wing
SSgt Shane DeHuff, 110th Medical Group, 110th Wing
SSgt Marcee Lettinga, 110th Force Support Squadron, 110th Wing
MSgt Chad M. Harris, 110th Operations Group, 110th Wing
TSgt Brittni Reed, 217th ACOS, 110th Wing
MSgt Destiny R. Taylor, 110th Operation Group, 110th Wing
SFC Roger Rochefort, DET 1, Michigan Army National Guard Training Center at Fort Custer
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