 BONNIE J. BESSLER Bonnie enlisted in the Nebraska Air National Guard, Lincoln NE on April 12, 1980 along with four classmates from Tri County High School. July 7, 1984 she enlisted into the Nebraska Army National Guard, Lincoln NE to obtain full time employment in the technician workforce. She entered the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program in the Nebraska Army National Guard on August 24, 1986 through present. Key assignments: April 12, 1980-July 6, 1984 –
Administrative Clerk, 155th CAMERON Awards include: Meritorious Service Medal (2); Army Commendation Medal (5); Army Achievement Medal (2); Army Good Conduct Medal (6); National Defense Service Medal w/2 stars; Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2) w M device; Meritorious Unit Commendation; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (3); Southwest Asia Service Medal w/2 campaign stars; Southwest Asia Kuwait Liberation Medal w/3 campaign stars; Army Service Ribbon; Home Land Defense Service Medal; Air Force Training Ribbon; Air Force Meritorious Service Medal; Airforce Longevity Service Ribbon; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Aircraft Crewman Badge; Nebraska National Guard Commendation Medal (2); Nebraska National Guard Individual Achievement Medal (3); Nebraska National Guard Desert Shield/Storm Service Medal; Nebraska National Guard Homeland Defense Ribbon; National Guard Emergency Service; 20 Year Nebraska National Guard Service Ribbon. Career Highlights: Deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Desert Storm, Desert Shield; selected as the State of Nebraska flag bearer in the National Victory Day Parade in Washington, D.C. and New York City after Desert Storm/Shield; obtaining the enlisted rank of Sergeant First Class. Bonnie graduated from Tri County High School, May 1980. She graduated form Kearney State College in 1984. |
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