Memorial Day - Remembering our Heroes

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Memorial Day - Remembering our Heroes

Postby JPMINITUCSON » Fri May 24, 2013 5:40 pm

On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to remember those who have served and are no longer with us. MADMEN member Jon Nehl passed away last year. Jon served in the Air Force as the Dedicated Crew Chief on a rescue helicopter going behind the lines to retrieve downed pilots, crew and soldiers.

He served in Okinawa, Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, Romania and several other theatres of conflict.

A Super Jolly Green Giant helicopter he served on is now on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. He helped with the restoration and it bears his nose art and name as DCC.

Jon received numerous awards for his service but also the thanks of a grateful nation:

Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with three devices, Air Force Achievement Medal with two devices, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Gallant Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Award with three devices, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three Valor Devices, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with five devices, National Defense Service Medal with one devise, Kosovo Campaign Medal with one device, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one device, Iraq Campaign Medal with two devices, Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short and Long with one device, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and three devices, Air Force Longevity Service with three devices, United States Air Force NCO PME Graduate Ribbon with one device, Air Force Training Ribbon and the NATO Medal with one device.

Jon was 40 years old. We miss you, Jon.
Jon
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