Hanna receives AAM from the Missouri Army National Guard

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hanna (right) receives a trophy from Master Sgt. Rodney McKinney for his efforts with the Recruit Sustainment Program based in St. Joseph. For his accomplishments he also was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. (Photo by Jennifer Archdekin)

By Jennifer Archdekin
Ngmo.pao@US.ARMY.MIL

ST. JOSEPH - Missouri Army National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hanna, of St. Joseph, was recently presented the Army Achievement Medal for his service with the Missouri Recruiting and Retention Battalion.

Staff Sgt. Michael Thomas, Recruit Sustainment Program coordinator in St. Joseph, nominated Hanna for the award.

"Staff Sgt. Hanna was a valuable asset in our area, making our Recruit Sustainment Program the top site in Missouri," said Thomas. "His dedication and hard work ensured that the Soldiers in our area were fully prepared for basic training and laid a concrete foundation for the rest of their military career. We firmly believe that this is not just a job, but it is instilling the knowledge and preparation in our future leaders."

Hanna is the new RSP coordinator in St. Joseph and recently earned the distinction of drill sergeant. He has served six years with the Missouri Army National Guard, including a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He is a graduate of Lenox High School in Lenox, Ia.

For more information about the Missouri National Guard, please call 1-800-GoGuard or visit www.moguard.com.

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For more information about this release, please contact Jennifer Archdekin at 816-262-2893 or e-mail at jarchdekin@gmail.com.