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Proclamation recognizing Colonel Robert J. Cahalan as he retires from his position as the Liaison Officer Director for the United States Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officers in Pennsylvania.
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WHEREAS, Colonel Robert J. Cahalan is being honored upon his upcoming completion of 29 years serving the Air National Guard and United States Air Force Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Col. Cahalan has honorably served the United States Air Force Reserve Forces since 1979 and possesses a military career distinguished by his unwavering commitment to the tenets of service to country and man; and
WHEREAS, Col. Cahalan is the Liaison Officer Director (LOD) for the United States Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officers in Pennsylvania, where he provides direct oversight for admissions accessed from high schools in Allegheny County and over 1,400 high schools throughout Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Col. Cahalan enlisted in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in 1979 and graduated from U.S. Air Force basic military training with an Honor Graduate Distinction and Medal. He served in operations intelligence with the 112th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) before earning his commission in 1983. As a Staff Officer, Col. Cahalan worked in ground safety before completing the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Program at Patrick AFB, Florida. Col. Cahalan then served as a Social Actions Officer in the 112th TFG. In August 1979, he assumed command of the services flight in the 112th TFG and completed several required courses at Wright-Patterson AFB and Eglin AFB, where served as Commander until 1994; and
WHEREAS, immediately subsequent to his Air National Guard Service, Col. Cahalan entered the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was assigned to a position in the Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officer Program. He assumed his current position as Liaison Officer Director for Pennsylvania in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Col. Cahalan's selfless service extends beyond the military to civilian life. He is currently retired from the North Allegheny School District in Allegheny County after thirty-two years of teaching, during which he contributed to the development of a prosperous, more vibrant Allegheny County and North Pittsburgh community; and
WHEREAS, this fine officer will continue to serve his nation within an admissions purview with the U.S. Air Force Academy in this region;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Allegheny County Council joins with the friends, family, and colleagues of Colonel Robert J. Cahalan in extending a hearty congratulations as he completes this military service milestone. We thank you for your dedication as Liaison Officer Director with the Air Force Reserve and U.S. Air Force Academy. Furthermore, we wish you continued success in your future endeavors.