From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club has announced its Veteran’s Day speaker. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, U.S. Navy Capt. Bobby Markovich will speak to the club via Zoom.
Markovich graduated from Andrews University in 1990 with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Aviation. After completion of Officer Candidate School, he was commissioned in Aug. 1995 and earned his wings of gold at NAS in May 1997.
Markovich supported Operation Southern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom on two separate cruises during his first operational tour. He graduated from the Fighter Weapons School as a Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor in 2002 and served as the Standardization Officer at STRIKE, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.
During his career, Markovich has accumulated 7,300 flight hours (civilian and military) and 925 arrested landings. His military awards include various meritorious individual and unit awards, including two Meritorious Service Medals, six Strike Flight Air Medals, Joint Commendation Medal, six Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Combat V.
If you would like to participate in the Zoom meeting, please contact Diane Poole at dianepoole1225@centurytel.net.
The Club meets at 7 a.m. on Wednesday mornings of each month, usually through Zoom. For more information on the Trussville Rotary Daybreak Club, or to help with one of our projects, please email Diane Poole at dianepoole1225@centurytel.net.