Greenbrier Native Retires After 24 Yrs From Tennessee Nationwide Guard
GREENBRIER TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – After 24 years of service, Chief Grasp Sgt. Ronald F. Hartley, a long-time native of Greenbrier, retired from the Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard throughout a ceremony held at Nashville’s Joint Power Headquarters, Feb. 5.
Hartley, who served because the Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard’s superintendent of recruiting and retention for the final 5 years, enlisted within the Air Power as a Safety Police Regulation Enforcement Specialist in 1998. Upon leaving energetic obligation, Hartley joined Nashville’s 118th Wing with the Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard and continued working in Safety Forces. All through his profession, he held numerous positions within the 118th to incorporate being a fight arms teacher.
In his final task because the superintendent of recruiting and retention, Hartley’s management was liable for Tennessee main the nation in recruiting for the final 3 years. His efforts ensured that Tennessee achieved a 108% personnel fee.
“Among the finest choices we made was bringing Hartley on to guide the recruiting and retention staff,” stated Chief Grasp Sgt. Ben Williams, the Command Chief for Tennessee. “He constructed cohesive groups that made Tennessee the best possible.”
Throughout his 24-year profession, Hartley did greater than recruiting and safety. He served across the globe on deployments that embody South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
“It’s arduous to decide on my favourite half about being within the Guard,” stated Hartley. “I’ve had fantastic alternatives to serve from Iraq and different deployments to coaching our Jap European allies, and eventually right here in recruiting. It has all been actually rewarding.”
All through his profession, Hartley earned quite a few decorations that embody the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Power Commendation Medal, Military Commendation Medal, Air Power Achievement Medal, and the Air Power Fight Motion Medal.
Chief Grasp Sgt. Ronald F. Hartley, the superintendent of recruiting and retention with the Tennessee Air Nation Guard, receives the Tennessee Nationwide Guard Distinguished Service Medal at Nashville’s Joint Power Headquarters on Feb 5. Hartley retired from the Tennessee Air Nationwide Guard after 24 years of army service. (Picture by Employees Sgt. Geraldine Espiritu)
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