Maj. Gen. Thaddeus Martin, the adjutant general, Conn. National Guard and M. Jodi Rell, governor of Conn., congratulate and welcome home Capt. Donald Chiverton from the 1109th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot during the Freedom Salute Ceremony on Aug. 16, 2009 at the William A. O’Neil Armory in Hartford, Conn. Capt. Chiverton received the Meritorious Service Medal for distinguished service while deployed overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Mead)