Col. Hank McCann received a Meritorious Service Medal and The Order of Mercury for excellent leadership as the 261st's previous Deputy Commander. (click on photo for larger image)

Held at the Landings on Dover Air Force Base, the 261st Honors Dinner highlighted some of the Delaware Army National Guard's top leaders for the previous training year. The elegant event featured keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Bowman of the 311th Signal Command, a formal dinner with a presentation of awards, and a "Casino Night" after dinner for continued entertainment.

This year, door prizes were made available by trading "Doc Dollars," paper currency printed with a photo of Brig. Gen. James Doughtery, 261st Signal Brigade commander. The monopoly-like money was passed out evenly to everyone who attended. Then a coveted array of gift certificates and other memorabilia were  'auctioned' late into the evening.

Before the 'Casino Night' festivities began, however, a number of honorees received awards. Below is a list of the recipients of awards during the 261st Honors Dinner:

Name	Award
COL Hank McCann	MSM Order of Mercury
MAJ Janet Durkee	ARCOM
MAJ Angela Showell	ARCOM
1SG Robert Wilson	ARCOM
SPC Mark Delvecchio	ARCOM
CPT Joseph Cooke - Letter of Appreciation	Letter of Appreciation

To the right: Maj. Angela Showell receives an Army Commendation Medal for exceptional duty as Operations and Plans Officer while assigned to the 261st Signal Brigade. In the background, Lt. Col. Janet Durkee prepares to receive an ARCOM for her accomplishments as the 261st's previous Personnel Officer.