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For exceptional achievement in the performance of duties while serving as Patrolman, Naval Support Activity Washington on August 5, 2011. Seaman Apprentice McKinney was responsible for providing Entry Control Point, Surveillance Detection and Dignitary Support services during the inaugural visit of President Barack Obama to the Washington Navy Yard. With less than 48 hours notice, Seaman Apprentice McKinney volunteered his off duty time to provide the private security for the President, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Vice Chief of Naval Operations and more than 400 guests attending the President’s historic speech on his vision for Veterans. Seaman Apprentice McKinney’s exemplary professional performance, dedication, and unmatched commitment to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Following is the Susquehanna County sentencing report for October 2011 as submitted by the county District Attorney’s office.

Joseph Bartkus, 29, of Springville, PA to 90 days to 15 months in Susquehanna County Correctional Facility, upon good behavior sentence may be served 45 days incarceration followed by 45 days home confinement, pay $1,500 fine, pay cost of prosecution, pay $100 CAT Surcharge, pay $10 EMS, pay $300 Act 198 fee, continue with drug and alcohol counseling, abide by Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law, not to possess, transport or consume alcoholic beverages for Driving Under the Influence in Montrose Borough on November 6, 2010

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