July 31, 2003 21:00 hours Location: VF-17 HQ Lcdr. Reschke CO VF-17 Attention to Orders: On this day; 31 July 2003; VF-17 “Fighting Seventeen” is awarded the United States Navy Presidential Unit Citation* for completing Tour 17 in the Combat Theater with a ranking of 62nd. This is a reflection on the sense of duty and commitment that each member of this squadron has for each other and the group. |
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| Lt. Guthrie (Arlo) |
| * Flew with VF-17 (reformed) in Air Warrior (`97-`00). *Served a brief stint in Warbirds 2.77 as a Jolly Roger. *Began flying Aces High with the Grove Rats in Feb. 2003. *Transferred to VF-17 (Aces High Div.) in March 2003 as an Ensign. * Completed carrier qualifications in the F4U-1, March 2003. *Became recruiting officer in April 2003. *Recieved a promotion to Lt.(JG) and the position of Executive Officer in June, 2003. *Recieved promotion to Lt. in September, 2003. |
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