The military has a tradition of "coining." Each commander has a coin which he gives to those he wishes to recognize for a job well done. Evidently, due to budget cuts the Air Force no longer gives coins. We do have RMO' as tokens - round medal objects. Michael has had chapel coins at various bases, which he has awarded to others. He's not given them to minors. As he prepared to retire, we found a few coins from various bases. We were totally happy when we noted we had 9 and that they fit the bases where various kids were active volunteers. So - yes - we did it. He coined the kids the night before his retirement...and we thanked them for all their contributions to our ministry to the Air Force community.
I had four PWOC Asia Region coins left. I've given them to all who spoke, were involved, were on the board etc during that season. Four - and so I gave each of my daughters a coin. They surely earned them.
BreAnne receives an Elmendorf AFB Chapel coin for service from 2002 - 2005.
Krista receives an Elmendorf AFB Chapel coin for service from 2002 - 2005.
Josiah receives an Elmendorf AFB Chapel coin for service from 2002 - 2005.
Jamin receives an Elmendorf AFB Chapel coin for service from 2002 - 2005.
Jared receives a Misawa AFB Chapel coin for service from 2009 - 2013.
Arielle receives a Misawa AFB Chapel coin for service from 2009 - 2013.
Nolan receives a Misawa AFB Chapel coin for service from 2009 - 2013.
Alex* receives a Misawa AFB Chapel coin for service from 2009 - 2013.
Stacia receives a coin from Beale AFB Chapel for service in 2015.
Note - Alex sprained his finger badly last night in football. The nurse says it will be fine because I could press on the bone and he didn't scream. I threw up a bit in my mouth. It's swollen, green, black and red...
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