AFCAC chairman awarded for public service
Gen. Paul V. Hester, commander Pacific Air Forces, presents "The Commander’s Public Service Award" to Air Force Civilian Advisory Counsel (AFCAC) chairman Mr. Laurence “Larry” Vogel in recognition of his leadership and community service to the Airmen of Pacific Air Forces. Mr. Vogel is the president and CEO of Y. Hata and Co., Limited, a food service distributor in Hawaii. Among a crowd of 75 Y. Hata employees in attendance, Gen. Hester praised Mr. Vogel for his 15 years of tireless community service. Mr. Vogel has been involved in numerous leadership roles and provides exceptional counsel to PACAF commanders on local and regional issues. He has also been instrumental in expanding public awareness and support for PACAF’s mission and people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)