Nov 9, 2023
EdAdvance hosts second annual Veteran's Appreciation Gathering
The second anuual Veterans Appreciation Gathering was held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 to honor EdAdvance employees who serve or have served in the military. Veterans were introduced by Dave Erwin, followed by remarks from Deirdre Houlihan DiCara, Executive Director of FISH/Friends in Service to Humanity of Northwestern Connecticut, Inc. The event closed with a flag raising ceremony and refreshments.
This Veterans Day we recognize all those within our EdAdvance community who have served. Thank you for your service.
Veterans
View the Veterans Day Presentation here.
Sergeant First Class Dan Corcoran (Transportation)
U.S. Army, Served 1953 to 1955
Stationed Virginia and Paris, France
Received Good Conduct Medal and Honorable Discharge
Marine Science Technician 3rd Class Nadine Crowder (Adult Education)
United States Coast Guard, Served 1999 to 2007
Stationed Port of Long Beach, California
Served as a Sea Marshal during the 9/11 terrorist attacks
Specialist E4 Tony DiLonardo (Transportation)
U.S. Army, Served 1969 to 1975
Stationed Fort Dix, New Jersey
Received National Service Medal
John Feero (Transportation)
U.S. Army, Served 1964 to 1966
Stationed Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Sergeant Brian Frazee (Steps)
U.S. Army, Served 2005 to 2010
Stationed Fort Sam, Houston, Texas
Received Joint Service Commendation Medal and Army Commendation Medal
Sergeant Ed Langenheim (Transportation)
United States Marine Corps, Served 1960 to 1964
Stationed at the White House under President Kennedy and aboard the USS Lake Champlain aircraft carrier
Provided security for Astronaut Alan Shepard
First Lieutenant Nicholas Lucian Masi Jr. (Transportation)
U.S. Air Force, Served 1970 to 1973
Stationed Reese AFB, Lubbock, Texas; Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois.; and George AFB, Victorville, California
Aircraft Maintenance Officer, McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom Squadron
Personnelman Second Class Donna Mazzaferro (Transportation)
United States Navy, Served 1981 to 1987
United States Navy Drilling Reservist, Served 1990-1994
Received Good Conduct Award, First Battle Efficiency “E” Ribbon, and Second Battle Efficiency “E” Ribbon
Petty Officer Second Class Radioman David McClay (Transportation)
United States Navy, Served 1968 to 1972
Stationed Naval Facility, Cape Hatteras
Sergeant Bill Noyce (Food Services)
U.S. Air Force, Served 1978 to 1980
Stationed Texas, Greenland, and Virginia
Machinist Mate Stacey Pettis (Steps)
United States Navy, Served 5 years
Stationed Norfolk, Virginia and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Jason Roberts (Steps)
United States Navy, Served 1991 to 1994
Stationed Norfolk, Virginia
Deployed to Somalia and the Middle East
Master at Arms Second Class Janet Trujillo (Early Childhood)
U.S. Air Force Reserves/United States Navy
Served USAF 6/16/05- 2/12/07 and USN 2/12/05-2/26/13
Stationed Groton, Connecticut; Gulfport, Mississippi; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; Al Anbar, Iraq; Herat, Afghanistan; and San Diego, California Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)/Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Veteran Received Joint Service Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol Medal, Expeditionary Force-Combat Operations/Expeditionary Force Detainee Operations
Sergeant Craig Warga (Transportation)
U.S. Air Force, Served 1968
Stationed Nha Trang, Vietnam
Received USAF Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal 2 Stars, and Good Conduct Medal
Benjamin Wilkins (Steps)
U.S. Army, Served 2003 to 2011
Stationed Fort Stewart, Georgia
Received Close Combat Action Badge and Good Service Medal