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Sergeant First Class (SFC) Glen Chaney, who is currently stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma with the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, is now preparing to move to the Republic of Korea to serve a one year tour, beginning in September.  He has served at Fort Sill since 1999 and has two combat tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom I and III where he received the Bronze Star Medal.

Glen is a Delano High School graduate, class of 1989, and has 17 years of service in the United States Army.  In addition, Glen is a 17-year member in The American Legion Merle Reed Post 124 and charter member in the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 124 in Delano.

For his service and performance while assigned to several units at Fort Sill, SFC Chaney has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (SM).  The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to Senior Leaders of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States.  His citation reads, “For exceptionally Meritorious Service while assigned to numerous units and organizations of the III Corps Artillery and Fort Sill.  SFC Chaney’s professional excellence and demonstrated expertise has contributed greatly to the success of the war on terrorism and are in keeping with the finest traditions of American military service.  This reflects great credit upon him, the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery, and the United States Army.”

SFC Chaney has also recently been inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara.  The Order of Saint Barbara is an honorary military society of the United States Field Artillery.  Both U. S. Marine and Army Field Artillery along with their military and civilian sup-porters are eligible for membership.  Those who are selected for this honor have achieved long-term, exceptional service to the Field Artillery.  The order links field artillerymen of the past and present in a “Brotherhood” of professionalism, selfless service and sacrifice symbolized by Saint Barbara.

Glen’s family resides in the area.  His parents Lon and Zana Chaney and brother, Gary live in Delano.  Glen’s sisters and brothers-in-law, Jennifer and Jed Scott are residents of Bakersfield and Christina and Javier Medina live in Wasco.