Lt. Col. Robert Chilton retired from the Army National Guard on June 7 in Frankfort.
A graduate of Norwich University, Chilton had been a member of the military for more than 35 years, 23 of which were with the National Guard in Kentucky.
Among his awards are the Meritorious Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal.
Chilton is the son of Mary Jane Chilton of Ellenburg Depot and the late Robert S. Chilton.
He and his wife, Sandra Finnell Chilton, live in Versailles.
Morrisonville resident Margaret Malone was sworn in as commander of Division 15, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, First Southern District at the annual Division 15 Change of Watch meeting in Glens Falls. Malone was a key organizer of Flotilla 15-8, formed in Plattsburgh in 2008. She has been a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary since 2001, serving as flotilla commander, division vice commander, instructor, vessel examiner and coxswain.
Also sworn in as Flotilla 15-8 commander was Franklin Williams of Schuyler Falls. He served as vice commander and operations officer for the past two years and is qualified as boat crew, vessel examiner and ATON verifier.
Carl Duford of Peru was sworn in as Flotilla 15-8 vice commander. He has qualified as boat crew, seaman and communications specialist and serves as materials officer.
Don Craig of Saranac was recognized as new Auxiliarist of the Year. Since joining Flotilla 15-8 in 2008, he has qualified as boat crew, seaman and communications specialist and serves as public affairs officer.
The auxiliary is the civilian volunteer branch of the Coast Guard. Its mission is to promote public boating safety through education, boat safety inspections and on-water safety patrols.
Flotilla 15-8 meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the South Plattsburgh Fire Station on Route 22. Meetings are open to the public, and new members are welcome.
