Purple Heart Ceremony in honor of Tech. Sgt. Ariel E. White and
Tech. Sgt. Marshal D. Roberts.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
“GOOD AFTERNOON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ON BEHALF OF COL MICHAEL B. MEASON, COMMANDER, 138TH FIGHTER WING, WELCOME TO THIS SPECIAL OCCASION AS WE HONOR TECHNICAL SERGEANT ARIEL E. WHITE WITH THE ARMY ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL AND TECHNICAL SERGEANT MARSHAL D. ROBERTS WITH THE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, AND HONOR BOTH OF THEM WITH THE AWARD OF THE PURPLE HEART. WE WILL ALSO WITNESS THE DEDICATION OF THE 219TH ENGINEERING INSTALLATION SQUADRON TO TECHNICAL SERGEANT ROBERTS. THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF TODAY’S CEREMONY IS MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL C. THOMPSON, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD.
While deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marshal D. Roberts, 219th Engineering Installation Squadron, 138th Fighter Wing was killed when his unit was engaged by an indirect rocket attack at Camp Taji, Iraq, March 11, 2020.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Arrival of the Official Party
Musical Honors
Colors/National Anthem
Invocation
Remarks by Maj Austin
Remarks by Lt Gov Pinnell
Remarks by MG Thompson
Presentation of Awards to TSgt White
Presentation of Awards to TSgt Roberts
Dedication of Building
Unveiling of Building Signage
F-16 Flyover
Closing Remarks
U.S. Air Force Song
Reception
| Date Taken: | 03.07.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 03.10.2021 13:26 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 786532 |
| VIRIN: | 210307-F-UN332-669 |
| Filename: | DOD_108223319 |
| Length: | 00:42:52 |
| Location: | TULSA, OKLAHOMA, US |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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