Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 172 performed a POW/MIA ceremony at Veterans Day event held at the Rocky Gap (Md.) Veterans Cemetery on Nov. 11. American Legion Post 13 joined VVA to present the colors, and the Mountain Ridge Jazz Orchestra performed.
Marchinke has earned the Meritorious Service Medal, a Combat Action Ribbon, Army Commendation medals, Army Achievement medals, six Good Conduct medals, a Master Aircraft Crewman Badge, three Overseas Service ribbons and other unit awards.