WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Capt. Michael Belardo, 13th Bomb Squadron, received the Whiteman Spirit Award from Col. John Robinson, 509th Bomb Wing vice commander, Nov. 19.
Lt. Col. William Eldridge, 13th BS commander, nominated Captain Belardo for the award.
Captain Belardo received the Spirit Award for contributing to the morale of the squadron and improving Whiteman's community relations.
He organized the squadron for a landscaping detail at Whiteman's Elementary School, volunteered for a 6 a.m. shift pumping gas to raise money for the 13th BS booster club and organized a squadron "Oktoberfest."
Personally Speaking, Capt. Michael Belardo
Go-by name: Mike
Duty Title: 13 BS Chief, Standardization/Evaluation
Time on Station: 3 years
Time in Service: 7 years
Hometown: Fairfax, Va.
Spouse: Jen
Children: Dominick 6, Drew 3, Luke 4 months
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, coaching, running and reading.
Goals: Raise a great family and serve my country faithfully.
Best thing about Whiteman: The people.
Pet Peeves: Negative attitude!
What motivates your winning spirit? My family.
If you could change one thing about Whiteman, what would it be? Bring back towels at the gym!