Defense Department hails IAVM president

Colonel Renato Bacci, U.S. Army (Retired), was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service in a ceremony at the Pentagon Office Complex in Washington D.C. on Nov. 15. He was recognized for his service as state chair of the Illinois Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve from October 2013 to September 2019. The award was presented by ESGR Chairman Ronald E. Bogle (on the left in the photo). A museum board member, Bacci was hailed for his exceptional leadership, dedication and commitment to the mission of the Illinois Committee and for significantly enhancing and sustaining employer support for the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces Guard and Reserve.