Chief of Protocol Biography

Name: Mike Vallone
Major: Professional Aeronautics
School: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL
Year: Senior

BIOGRAPHY:
Mike was born and raised in Cheshire, CT on 25 June 1987. He has been involved with his parents’ motorsports business since he was a young child. In addition, he played baseball, tennis and golf throughout school. He enjoys working out, playing volleyball and golfing as well as hanging out with friends. This past year, 2007-2008, Mike was the AAS National Director of Information Management, and decided to continue to be a part of National Staff with his new joint position of National Chief of Protocol. He looks forwards to working with the highest level of AAS for another year, and with the entire Silver Wings organization for 2008-2009.

ROTC Experience:
Maintenance Group Commander
Wing Executive Officer
Standardization Inspector

AAS Positions:
National Director of Information Management
Drill and Ceremonies Training Officer
Squadron Information Manager (x2)

ROTC/AAS Awards
AFROTC Meritorious Service Award
AFROTC Commendation Award
AFROTC Achievement Award
Academic Honors (x5)
Honor Flight
Warrior Flight
Recruiting Award
AAS Squadron Level Award
AAS Membership Ribbon
AAS National Level Medallion
GMC Cadet of the Month
AFA Merit Scholarship (x3)

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