Our 2013 Annual Project is Complete

As we reported in our May 2013 Newsletter, the decision on what our annual project for 2013 would be had not yet been made.  There were a few possibilities.  Since then, and due to overall cost considerations, the Board of Directors decided to undertake the restoration of the name plaques at the Flag Park.  The plaques were in need of cleaning from water stains and a small number of them were bent and in need of repair or replacement.  These plaques are 24”X6”, are made of bronze and are mounted on aluminum mounting brackets.  You saw some of the damaged plaques in the May 2013 Newsletter.

George Nagy, a member of the Civ-Mil Board of Directors, took on the task of heading up the project.  Quotes were obtained, recommendations were made to the Board of Directors, decisions were made and money was allocated.  This project was expected to take some time, but Pacific Coast Powder Coating in Palmdale was able to restore the plaques soon after being contracted.  It was announced at the annual barbecue on July 18 that all fifty-six of the plaques had been delivered and installed at the Flag Park.

Cost was initially expected to be high enough that this would have been considered a multi-year project.  Thanks to George Nagy’s diligent efforts, Pacific Coast Powder Coating was able to complete the restoration for $30.00/plaque.  The total cost for the project was thus $1,620.00.  Bravo Zulu {Navy Speak} George!

Our thanks also go to Tech Sergeant {Select} Brody Anderson for coordinating the installation of the plaques at Edwards AFB.  Some examples of the newly completed plaques are shown below: