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November 2, 2012

Team Edwards hosts National Disability Employment Awareness luncheon


Air Force photograph by Jet Fabara

Col. Daniel Daetz (left), 412th Test Wing vice commander, presents Ronald Govin with a plaque on behalf of the Air Force Test Center and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center for his contributions to National Disability Employment Awareness Month during the annual luncheon at Club Muroc on Oct. 25, 2012. Govin was the guest speaker during the luncheon. The purpose of the month is to recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce. Govin works as a Blind Field Services counselor and teacher for the Department of Rehabilitation, State of California. For more information on services provided by the State of California, Department of Rehabilitation, go to www.dor.ca.gov/Services-Menu.html.




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