KEYNOTE SPEAKER:  US ARMY CSM DANNY BASHAM

CSM Danny A. Basham entered the Army on 11 July 2001 and attended One Station Unit Training at Ft. Benning, GA as an 11B Infantryman. His first duty assignment was to 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, KY.

CSM Basham has held mseveral previous assignments in Recruiting Brigades; and was a member of the  3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Ft
Campbell, KY.

CSM Basham’s military education includes all levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and Biblical Studies from Liberty University, and a Master’s degree in Christian Ministry from Liberty University.

He has receied mulitple awards and decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC); Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC); Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC); National Defense Service Medal; Afghan Campaign Medal (1 Campaign Star); Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars); Global War on Terrorism Service Medal;  Presidential Unit Citation; Meritorious Unit Citation; Army Superior Unit Award (2 OLC); Combat Infantryman Badge; Parachutist Badge; Air
Assault Badge; and the Gold Recruiter Badge.

We are honored to have him as our Keynote Speaker!

MASTER of CEREMONY: The Honorable Mayor of Ashland Matt Miller