Servicemembers honored at Armed Forces Day Luncheon

Chief Master Sgt. John Carter, Conn. State Command Chief—JFHQ, U.S. Senator for Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal and Maj. Gen. Thad Martin, The Adjutant General, pose with Master Sgt. Carrie Traverse, 103rd Air Control Squadron, after she was recognized for distinguished service during the 62nd annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington May 20, 2011. (Photo by 2nd Lt. Emily Hein)

Servicemembers honored at Armed Forces Day Luncheon

Published June 14, 2011
By Capt. Jefferson S. Heiland
103rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. -- Servicemembers were honored at the 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon May 20, 2011, at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.

A member from each branch of the Armed Services was recognized for their distinguished service. The honorees were: Connecticut Army National Guard Sgt. Brian P. Macy, of Ledyard; United States Army Reserve Master Sgt. John O'Donal, of Colchester; United States Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. Alejandro Carrizales; United States Navy Reserve Petty Officer Michael Rondinone, of Middletown; Connecticut Air National Guard Master Sgt. Carrie Traverse, of East Haven; and United States Coast Guard Reserve Petty Officer Michael Firmin, of East Lyme.