ANG Member Presents Flag and Certificate to IL-049

At the 23 November meeting, the Palwaukee Squadron was presented with a flag and certificate from an Illinois ANG member.

Senior Airman Mike Marzano, a former Cadet Commander from August 2005 to June 2006, presented the Squadron with a flag flown in Afghanistan on his C-130 aircraft. Marzano ultimately served as a 1st Lt in the unit before his joining the Air National Guard.
















Marzano brought in his night-vision goggles for all in attendance to peer through, as well as some of his normal crew-chief gear in the Guard. He explained that his prior training in CAP served to make him a better prepared Guardsman from basic training through his deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Accepting the award were Deputy Commander for Cadets, Major Robert Dempsey, and Cadet Commander, C/CMSGT Grayson Watson.

These items will enjoy a place of honor with the other awards that the Squadron has received over the years. Thank you, SrAmn Marzano, and continued best wishes in your continuing service!