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The Man Behind The Award: Known as "Bob" to family, friends and community, Mr. Jock served the U.S. Army for 10 years and the U.S. Air Fore for 10 years from 1947-1967. His assignments included: Letterman General Hospital, San Fancisco; Korea; Ethan Allen, VT; Warren AFB WY; Eglin AFB FL; Tokyo; Japan and Brize Norton, England. Bob retired in Plattsburgh, NY (his birthplace) at the age of 37; he owned a restaurant there for 20 years while attending college on the GI Bill. His second retirement took him to Port St. Lucie, FL, where he lived for 20 years. Bob was a Life Member and a National Director on the Board of the American Military Retirees Association. He also belonged to the Air Force Sergeants Association, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Korean War Vets and Elks Club. Although 100% disabled from having his feet frozen in the trenches of Korea, Bob was an active advocate for fellow veterans and helped many apply for and receive their disability pensions. Bob was very patriotic; he orchestrated the placement of a circle of flags outside the local DAV Hall and was instrumental in the planning and placing of the War Memorial in Port St. Lucie's Veterans Park. As Chairman of The Veterans Annual Golf Tournament Committee, he spent much of his time selling advertising to raise money for a new van to take veterans to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. Robert J. Jock was a prominent name in the veterans' community. AMRA wishes to encourage selfless dedication and service to country and community by awarding the Robert J. Jock Memorial Medal and Certificate to Outstanding JROTC Cadets.
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