Binnerfamily.org

Its not often that I get to brag about myself. Well on this page I do just that. Below you will find links to awards given to me through-out my years. They are all PDF files so you will need the free Adobe reader to view. A brief explanation follows each award as well.

AVSIM.com Board Of Directors

On August 19, 2007, I was officially voted onto the AVSIM.com Board Of Directors. There is no “paper” for this one, but I am very proud of it. Need proof anyway? Click the link above and search for my name on the front page. It’s there. I am VERY proud of this one, almost as much as the following….

RATCF Card

probably my most prized possession. This is what tells the WORLD I was an FAA Certified Air Traffic Controller.

E-911 Dispatcher Course

I was part of the first South Carolina State E-911 Certification Course. This is expired now, was only good for 3 years, but still nice to show off.

Certificate Of Commendation

For: “Exceptionally noteworthy performance of duty while serving with the Firing Squad/Pall Bearer Details for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina from 1 September to 30 November 1993. During this period Lance Corporal Binner significantly contributed to the tremendous success of over twenty-six funeral details. His compassion and professional demeanor were instrumental in maintaining   constant dignity and military bearing during highly emotional situations. Lance Corporal Binner’s professional performance, esprit de corps and sincere devotion to duty throughout reflect great credit upon himself and the Unite States Naval Service.

R.D. Stearns, Colonel, US Marine Corps,

4 January 1994″

Meritorious Mast (link removed for privacy)

“While in the performance of your duties at the Airfield Operations Department, Air Traffic Control, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina on 10 April 1993, the air traffic control radar room experienced equipment failure which made communications with air traffic control facilities south of our airfield virtually impossible. Your ingenuity and flexibility made it possible to adapt and overcome the equipment deficiencies and continue to provide safe and expeditious air traffic control services. Your calm demeanor under arduous conditions is indicative of your air traffic control abilities which undoubtedly helped defuse this potentially dangerous situation. Your devotion to duty reflects great credit on you and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service.

–L.E. Johnson, LtCol, USMC, Commanding Officer.”

Good Conduct Medal (link removed for privacy)

“Having conducted yourself in a creditable manner, you are, by direction of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, awarded a Good Conduct Medal First Award for the period 8 July 1991 to 7 July 1994. Your conduct during this period denotes honest and faithful service in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps.

C.A. Hodges, Lt. Col.

7 July 1994″