2018 National Conference Awards

Col Virginia A. Thompson receiving the 50 Years of Outstanding Service To Civil Air Patrol Award. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Lt. Col. Christine Lee receiving the 50 Years of Outstanding Service To Civil Air Patrol Award. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Lt. Col. Christine Lee receiving the 50 Years of Outstanding Service To Civil Air Patrol Award. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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C/Col Abhishek Mogili receiving the General Carl A. Spaatz award. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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C/Col Abhishek Mogili receiving the General Carl A. Spaatz award. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Col Brian Ready receiving The Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Service In A Duty Of Great Responsibility. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Col Brian Ready receiving The Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Service In A Duty Of Great Responsibility. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Col Brian Ready receiving The Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding Service In A Duty Of Great Responsibility. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Lt Col David Dlugiewicz is receiving the Distinguished Service Award. He distinguished himself as the chair of the IT Functional Users Group. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Lt Col David Dlugiewicz is receiving the Distinguished Service Award. He distinguished himself as the chair of the IT Functional Users Group. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Lt Col Rajesh Kothari receiving the Distinguished Service Award. He distinguished himself as chair of the CAP Investment Committee. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Lt Col David Dlugiewicz is receiving the Distinguished Service Award. He distinguished himself as the chair of the IT Functional Users Group. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Retired Air Force Colonel, and CAP Senior Member Kenneth Goss receiving the Distinguished Service Award. He distinguished himself by willingly stepping in when the volunteer Chief of Development resigned. He worked with the new volunteer chief to develop a strategy to move the program forward. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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Retired Air Force Colonel, and CAP Senior Member Kenneth Goss receiving the Distinguished Service Award. He distinguished himself by willingly stepping in when the volunteer Chief of Development resigned. He worked with the new volunteer chief to develop a strategy to move the program forward. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Exceptional Service Award is presented to Col Stephen Miller for exceptional service to the National Inspector General Program. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Exceptional Service Award is presented to Lt Col Michael Kathriner for exceptional service as the National Chief of Development. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Exceptional Service Award is presented to Lt Col Lynn McCauley for exceptional service on the Civil Air Patrol Investment Committee. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Exceptional Service Award is presented to Lt Col Lynn McCauley for exceptional service on the Civil Air Patrol Investment Committee. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Exceptional Service Award is presented to Lt Col Kenneth Palmer for exceptional service on the Civil Air Patrol Investment Committee. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Meritorious Service Award is presented to Lt Col Lazaro Garcia for service as the National Commander Aide de Camp. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Meritorious Service Award is presented to Lt Col Lazaro Garcia for service as the National Commander Aide de Camp. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Meritorious Service Award is presented to Lt Col Lazaro Garcia for service as the National Commander Aide de Camp. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The National Commander's Commendation Award is presented to Lt Col Darin Ninness for his efforts to create a photo archive on the new CAP.news website. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The National Commander's Commendation Award is presented to Lt Col Darin Ninness for his efforts to create a photo archive on the new CAP.news website. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The National Commander's Commendation Award is presented to Chaplain, Capt Michael Morison who provided a character development lesson on dealing with the stress of mass shootings. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The National Commander's Commendation Award is presented to Chaplain, Capt Michael Morison who provided a character development lesson on dealing with the stress of mass shootings. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Communications Officer of the Year is Capt Chris MacSpadden for dedicated service, leadership, and exceptional organizational ability. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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The Communications Officer of the Year is Capt Chris MacSpadden for dedicated service, leadership, and exceptional organizational ability. Photo by Susan Schneider, CAPNHQ

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