American Legion

 Rusy-Bohm Post 411

Commander Thomas enlisted in the New York Army National Guard in 1975 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve in 1980. She served a total of 31 years in the military before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2006. 

During her long and distinguished career, LTC Thomas served as a military police officer, a transportation officer, a maintenance officer, a logistician, a training officer and an Inspector General.  Assignments included the 42nd Aviation Battalion, 364th Support Group, 301st Area Support Group, 77th USARCOM, 77th RSC, the 78th Training Division, and the US Army Reserve Command. 

Awards earned along the way include the Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Cold War Medal, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 5 Army Commendation Medals, 3 Army Achievement Medals, Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal, 2 National Defense Ribbons, Overseas Training Ribbon, 5 Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbons, 3 New York Military Commendation Medals, New York Aid to Civil Authorities Medal, New York Humane Service Medal and New York Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Ribbon.