Schannette receives achievement medal

Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony R. Schannette, son of Regina C. Schannette of Jeanerette, recently received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal while assigned to Headquarters Squadron, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, San Diego.

While serving as operations clerk, Schannette deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He provided operational support to his squadron's aircrew and helped maintain situational awareness of ground forces by managing the command and control personal computer program.

His efforts increased the overall combat effectiveness of the Marine Aircraft Group.

Schannette is a 2000 graduate of West St. Mary High School of Baldwin and joined the Marine Corps in October 2001.