Photo caption: Somers Point resident Capt. Thomas Dahl (right), assigned to Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation, New Jersey Army National Guard, located at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, Trenton-Mercer Airport, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal by outgoing 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation commander Lt. Col. John Dinapoli during the Change of Command ceremony Nov. 3 at the facility. Capt. Dahl received the award for meritorious service as the commander of A Company, 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation, for the period of Feb. 22, 1998 to Nov. 1, 2002. “Capt. Dahl commanded with distinction maintaining an untarnished safety record and insuring successful completion of all assigned missions. His efforts resulted in a level of performance from his officers, NCOs and soldiers and had a direct impact on morale and retention. Capt. Dahl’s dedication and professional service reflects distinct great credit upon himself, his unit, and the New Jersey Army National Guard,” stated Lt. Col. Dinapoli. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Mark Olsen, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Public Affairs.