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Gov. Scott Recognizes 90 Veterans with Veterans Service Award

Posted on May 23, 2018

Governor Rick Scott visited the C.W. Bill Young Armed Forces Reserve Center in Pinellas Park to award 90 veterans with his Governor’s Service Medal. Since 2013 Governor Scott has awarded nearly 15,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes 90 Veterans with Veterans Service Award

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Gov. Scott Awards More Than 220 Veterans with Veterans Service Award at the National Guard Armory in Deland

Posted on May 22, 2018

Governor Rick Scott visited the National Guard Armory in Deland and awarded 224 veterans with his Governor’s Service Medal. Since 2013 Governor Scott has awarded more than 14,500 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal.

The following Florida veterans were highlighted during today’s ceremony:

Staff Sergeant Ryan Bounds

Staff Sergeant Ryan Bounds enlisted in the Army at 17 years old, and has served for 14 years. He served in Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Among his many awards and achievements, he has received the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon.

Sergeant Christopher Creese

Sergeant Christopher Creese has served for 17 years, and deployed to Iraq in 2009. Among his many awards and commendations, he has received the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal.

Master Chief Charles Mayer

Master Chief Charles Mayer joined the Navy in 1959 during the Vietnam War. He continued to serve for 25 years before retiring in 1984. Among his many awards and commendations, he has received the Good Conduct Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Expedition Medal, the Armed Forces Expedition Medal and the Meritorious Unit Medal.

Lance Corporal Charles Williams

Lance Corporal Charles Williams joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965. He was deployed to Vietnam as a Rifleman and participated with his unit in 14 campaigns in support of efforts against the North Vietnamese Army. For their part in the war, his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and Lance Corporal Williams received the Purple Heart for his injuries sustained in combat. Today, he focuses his talents on assisting veterans as the Commander of the Orange Baker Memorial American Legion Post 187 in DeLand.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: DeLand, Governor Rick Scott, National Guard Armory, Veterans Service Award

Gov. Scott Awards Nearly 90 Veterans with the Veterans Service Award at the National Guard Armory in Marianna

Posted on May 17, 2018

Governor Rick Scott today visited the National Guard Armory in Marianna and awarded 89 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal. Since 2013, Governor Scott has awarded nearly 14,000 veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Medal.

The following Florida veteran was highlighted during today’s ceremony:

Sergeant Christopher Gilley
Sergeant Christopher L. Gilley is a 17-year Florida Army National Guard Veteran who has served in various positions within the United States Army and the Florida Army National Guard. He has served under several state missions, including, most recently, Hurricane Irma response. Sergeant Gilley has also served under two federal mobilizations, one to support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and another in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal after both mobilizations. Today, Sergeant Gilley continues to serve within the United States Army and the Florida Army National Guard.

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Governor Rick Scott, Marianna, National Guard Armory, Veterans Service Award

ICYMI: WFTX: Gov. Scott Honors 100 Local Veterans with Veterans Service Award

Posted on April 11, 2017

“Gov. Scott Honors 100 Local Veterans with the Veterans Service Award”
WFTX-FTM (FOX) – Fort Myers, FL
April 10, 2017
To view the clip, click HERE.

Filed Under: Video Tagged With: Governor Rick Scott, ICYMI, Veterans Service Award, WFTX

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