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Source: Art 1xbet online casino , 785-532-0369, degroata@k-state.edu.
News release prepared by: Greg Tammen, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu
Friday, June 18, 2010
MILITARY AFFAIRS DIRECTOR AT K-STATE RECEIVES HONOR FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES 1xbet online casino
MANHATTAN -- Retired 1xbet online casino Lt. Col. Art DeGroat, director of military affairs at Kansas State University, has received the Lt. Gen. Robert H. Forman Award for Distinguished Service from the Association of the United States 1xbet online casino .
The award was presented by retired 1xbet online casino Col. Bob Ulin at the recent Greater Kansas City 1xbet online casino 235th Birthday Celebration at the Westin Crown Center.
&1xbet online casino ;I was honored and humbled,&1xbet online casino ; DeGroat said.
DeGroat was recognized for his work in leading the growth of the Fort Riley-Central Kansas Chapter of the Association of the U.S. 1xbet online casino as its president; his work in building and directing the K-State Military Affairs enterprise; co-founding the nonprofit foundation, Noble Cause USA; and his support for the care of wounded warriors in the Kansas-Missouri area.
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1xbet online casino 's said his acceptance remarks were on the need for retired military leaders to continue serving the country at a time of persistent conflict and about the profound personal reward such a service brings.
&1xbet online casino ;I also pledged that I would continue to serve in the spirit and at level of Lt. Gen. Forman,&1xbet online casino ; DeGroat said.
&1xbet online casino ;Personally, I am inspired and motivated by being selected for this award,&1xbet online casino ; DeGroat said. &1xbet online casino ;It gives me additional strength to continue my work, persevere through tough challenges and try to build a larger community of leaders willing to support our nation's military.&1xbet online casino ;
DeGroat is currently serving his third year as president of the Fort Riley-Central Kansas Chapter of the Association of the U.S. 1xbet online casino .