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The Allentown Chapter of the Honorary First Defenders & 213th RSG is holding their 75th Annual Military Ball on November 3, 2018 at the Centennial Catering & Conference Center, Homewood Suites by Hilton, located at 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA. The Ball commences with cocktails at 5:30 PM followed by a dinner and awards ceremony. The night concludes with a Military Grand March and dancing. This event brings all branches of the service together in one gala event. It is a tribute to our military troops and precludes our annual Veteran\u2019s Day on November 11th.<\/p>\n
Each year the Honorary First Defender\u2019s presents the Commander\u2019s Award plaque to one serviceman\/woman from each of the local reserve units. This award is in recognition for outstanding service in their respective Reserve Component.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s recipients are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n SGT Nicholas R. Ross, U.S. Army Reserve<\/strong> We thank each of these recipients and all servicemen\/women for their dedication and sacrifice to ensure our freedom, and the well being of all the people of the United States of America. The Allentown Chapter of the Honorary First Defenders is an organization that supports local military organizations and charitable organizations. If you would like to learn more or become a member please visit http:\/\/honoraryfirstdefenders.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Press Release Provided By: Viola C. Hertzog email: \u00a0HFD Public Information Officer, vihertzog@lehighcounty.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Allentown Chapter of the Honorary First Defenders & 213th RSG is holding their 75th Annual Military Ball on November 3, 2018 at the Centennial Catering & Conference Center, Homewood Suites by Hilton, located at 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA. The Ball commences with cocktails at 5:30 PM followed by a dinner … Continue reading Honorary First Defenders Award Local Reservists\/Guard at Military Ball<\/span>
\nSGT Kenneth D. Piccari, U.S. Marine Corps<\/strong>
\nPetty Officer Second Class, Thomas M. Anderson, U. S. Navy<\/strong>
\nSPC Justice Wallace, PA Army National Guard<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe current Commander of the Honorary First Defenders is LTC Gregory Heller, USA (ret).<\/p>\n