Recognition

The United States Department of Defense Southern Command recently promoted Sue Horner, of Juneau, to the rank of colonel. Few military members are selected to this higher level of senior leadership. In addition, Horner was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her endeavors with the Theater Security Cooperation Program. She is a U.S. Air Force Reserve member and attached to the U.S. Southern Command. She is preparing for deployment to Afghanistan to oversee the establishment of a local health clinic.

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