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315th Airlift Wing members honored at ROA awards luncheon

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  • By Staff Sgt. Shane Ellis
  • 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
MCRD PARIS ISLAND, S.C. --  More than 15 members of the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. attended the Department of South Carolina Reserve Officers Association awards luncheon April 28 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Paris Island, S.C.

The ROA awards luncheon recognized the accomplishments of various South Carolina reserve organizations and ROA members.

Three officers from the 315 AW were recipients of the Palmetto Patriot Award which recognizes significant contributions to the South Carolina ROA chapter and national security. Recipients of the Patriot Award were: Col. Terry Lawrence, 315th Operations Group commander; Col. (Ret) Lou Aston, former 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander; and Capt. Wayne Capps, 315 AW chief of public affairs.

Chief Master Sgt. (Ret) Dick Fuller, 315th Alumni Association president, was also recognized as a Palmetto Patriot recipient; furthermore, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Palmetto Patriot Award which recognizes outstanding and sustained contributions to the South Carolina ROA chapter and national security.

Capt. Jeffrey Fox, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, was the recipient of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Junior Officer of the Year Award, and six officers from 315th AES were in attendance as their squadron took home the USAFR Outstanding Unit Award.

Lt. Col. Connie Alge, former 315 AW Services Squadron commander and current Air War College student, was the recipient of the 2010 USAFR Unit Commander Outstanding Service Award, and the 315th Maintenance Group was honored as the 2011 ROA Outstanding Non-Flying Unit.

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson, serving South Carolina Second District, opened the event, and congratulated the award recipients on jobs well done. During the awards luncheon, 315 AW members had the opportunity to speak with Congressman Wilson about the USAFR; furthermore, they received valuable information and insight about ROA advocacy programs, legislative efforts, and membership benefits.

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