Cherokee Nation Medal of Patriotism: Michael Smith

An interview with Cherokee Nation Medal of Patriotism recipient Michael William Smith in July 2024.
The Cherokee Nation honored Smith, of Sallisaw, with the Medal of Patriotism during the July meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
Smith joined the United States Navy on Aug. 19, 1992, and completed boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. He then went to Dam Neck, Virginia to receive training to become an Operation Specialist in air traffic control. Smith’s first duty station was aboard the USS Belknap (CG-26) command of the Sixth Fleet, stationed in Gaeta, Italy for 14 months conducting several war games and joint exercises with NATO Navy ships.

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ᏩᏙ!!! Thank you for your service and patriotism to our country!!!

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Thankyou for your service 🎉

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Thank you for your service