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Local veteran gets promoted to honorary general

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  • By Staff Sgt. Megan Tomkins
  • 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio --  Four years ago, Fred Kubli Jr., received a rare and distinguished recognition of becoming an honorary colonel and commander of the 910th Airlift Wing. Col. (Hon.) Kubli Jr., was recognized again and promoted to honorary brigadier general by Brig. Gen. Brian E. Dominguez, 910th AW commander Feb. 3

"I can't believe I get the privilege and honor of promoting a true hero, Fred Kubli Jr., to honorary brigadier general," said Dominguez.

Ninety-three-year old Kubli, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and holocaust liberator, has been a part of the Youngstown family since the early 1980s.

From his continuing support of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Wing Base-Community Council to other 910th activities such as the Pilot for a Day Program and volunteering in more than two-dozen local organizations, Kubli continues to put others first and does not seek the limelight for what he does.

"The past 30 years he hasn't worked for a paycheck," said Dominguez, "He gave and gave and gave and he continues to give and give and give. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you."

Dominguez recognized that Kubli was not able to accomplish all he has without the support of his wife of 69 years.

"The reason Fred has been so successful is because of you, LaVerne," said Dominguez. "You're his soul mate and teammate."

Kubli expressed his thanks and appreciation for the 910th family and his joy for getting to work with the Air Force community for more than 30 years.

"I'm honored beyond any expectations," said Kubli. "I will do my best to honor this position, so help me, Lord. It's been a great experience and I will continue to enjoy it and will make this my number one project."