Nackowski retires after 35 years of military service

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Gammon presented the Meritorious Service Award to Lt. Col. Cecilia Nackowski during her retirement ceremony at the Utah Air National Guard Base Dec. 2. Nackowski formally retired after 35 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Wayne Lee)(RELEASED)

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Nackowski retires after 35 years of military service

Lt. Col. Cecilia Nackowski spoke to an audience of family members and colleagues during her retirement ceremony at the Utah Air National Guard Base. Dec. 2. Nackowski formally retired after 35 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Wayne Lee)(RELEASED)

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Nackowski retires after 35 years of military service

Chief Master Sgt. Steve Schiele presents a shadow box to Lt. Col. Cecilia Nackowski during her retirement ceremony at the Utah Air National Guard Base Dec. 2. Nackowski formally retired after 35 years of military service.(U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Wayne Lee)(RELEASED)

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Nackowski retires after 35 years of military service

Published Jan. 6, 2013
By By Capt. Wayne Lee
HQ UTANG

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Plans and Programs Officer for Headquarters Utah Air National Guard, Lt. Col. Cecilia Nackowski, concluded her 35-year military career in a formal retirement ceremony at the Utah Air National Guard Base Dec. 2.

During the ceremony, amid family and colleagues, Nackowski was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal and was also presented with congratulatory letters from both past and present political leaders.

Brig. Gen. Kenneth Gammon, Director of Joint Staff, praised Nackowski for her professional expertise.

"Cecilia has always been a professional leader. In fact, she was my trainer when I was a new Sergeant. I know it's because of her I'm where I am today," said Gammon.