by Bezaire, Ledwitz & Associates, APC | Last updated Feb 22, 2023 | California Air Force Association, Martin Ledwitz, Press, Samuel B. Ledwitz
California Air Force Association 2014 Annual Convention: Awards to California Air National and California State Military Reserve Personnel and Units The California Air Force Association (CAFA) held its annual convention from 14 to 16 August 2014 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. At the luncheon awards ceremony for CAFA members on 16 August, Colonel (CA) Martin Ledwitz was awarded the new CAFA Distinguished Service Award and placed in the new CAFA Hall of Fame with other inductees. Captain (CA) Eric Van Der Heide was awarded the Meritorious Service Award. In addition, Ledwitz was re-elected the CAFA Area 3 (Southern California) President, and also named the CAFA State Vice President. Van Der Heide was elected the CAFA Area 3 Vice President. The military awards ceremony held that evening saw awards presented to the following California Air NG and Air CSMR units and personnel: Air National Guard ANG Unit of the Year: 144 Fighter Wing, Fresno ANG Airman of the Year: SSgt Carlos Puga, 146 LRS, Channel Islands ANGB ANG NCO of the Year: MSgt Robert R. Amador, 196 RS, March ARB ANG SNCO of the Year: SMSgt John W. Milor, 144 CF, Fresno ANG CGO of the Year: Capt Michael S. Yamamoto, 144 CF, Fresno ANG FGO’s of the Year: Lt Col Esther C. Sablan, 129 AMS, Moffett Federal Field, Maj Todd C. Linton, 163 FW, March ARB and Maj Todd C. Linton, 163 FW, March ARB California State Military Reserve CSMR NCO of the Year: SrA Ashli L. Morgan, 146 AWSU, Channel Islands ANGB CSMR Officer of the Year: 2Lt (CA) Patrick Leonard, 146 AWSU, Channel Islands ANGB... by Bezaire, Ledwitz & Associates, APC | Last updated Feb 22, 2023 | Environment, Long Beach, Martin Ledwitz, Press, Staff
From The Air & Waste Management Association Website “Join the Air & Waste Management Association for our 107th Annual Conference & Exhibition on June 24-27, 2014 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. This is the environmental industries’ premier education, networking, and solutions event where you will enhance your knowledge and network with fellow environmental professionals from around the world. The conference will feature a technical program boasting over 500 speakers, hundreds of exhibitors displaying the newest products and services, social tours and networking events, and professional development courses taught by leading instructors. The Air & Waste Management Association’s (A&WMA) Annual Conference & Exhibition returns once again to sunny Southern California, this time to the vibrant and digitally connected City of Long Beach. Long Beach is home to one of the world’s busiest seaports and is a center for transportation, industry, and progress. This, along with Long Beach’s convenient travel options, attractive climate, and endless entertainment, is sure to guarantee a spectacular conference experience for all!” Martin Ledwitz is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve. He has a B.S. in Engineering from NYU, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Washington State University, and diplomas in Management and International Relations from Air...