Tobyhanna recognizes Pocono Raceway VP

By Mrs. Jacqueline Boucher (CECOM)October 29, 2014

Tobyhanna recognizes Pocono Raceway VP
Tobyhanna Army Depot commander Col. Gerhard P.R. Schröter and Sgt. Maj. Juan Rocha present Bob Pallo, vice president of Pocono Raceway, with the Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service during a ceremony Sept. 10 at the Tricky ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT, Pa. -- Depot commander Col. Gerhard P.R. Schröter and Sgt. Maj. Juan Rocha present Bob Pallo, vice president of Pocono Raceway, with the Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service during a ceremony Sept. 10 at the Tricky Triangle in Long Pond.

The award honors 10 years of contributions on behalf of the Soldiers, family members and civilian employees here and in the local community from June 2004 to August 2014.

Over the years, Pallo has given back to the military community by offering more than 20,000 tickets to service members and their families for Pocono Raceway NASCAR and Indy car races. He's also an avid supporter of Tobyhanna's Army Depot's Warfighter of the Quarter program, providing a venue for the ceremony with thousands of spectators to pay tribute to the warfighters who win the award.

Pallo's kindness extends to vehicle displays and hand-outs during special events such as Operation Santa Claus, Retiree Appreciation Day, the annual travel show and children's fishing derby. The award describes the Pocono Raceway as an "outstanding" Community Covenant partner for Tobyhanna and all local units. It included remarks from depot leadership such as, "This relationship was created through the outstanding, dedicated community emphasis by Pocono Raceway's Vice President Bob Pallo."

The award recognizes civilian patriotic service that contributes to the mission of the Army activity, command, and staff agency or to the welfare of Army personnel.

It is an Army Achievement Medal equivalent award and is appropriate for individuals who provide support to units or the community over a sustained period or for an individual act that provides a significant contribution or service to the unit, Soldiers and their families or civilian community.