By Bernadette H. Carreon
Hirizon news staff

A member of the outgoing Air Force Civic Action Team received a certificate of appreciation from President Remengesau for providing free medical treatment in Palau for the past six months.
Remengesau during the change of command ceremony last Friday, April 13, gave special commendation to Capt. Christopher Dadivas for accomplishing many firsts as part of the Air Force team.
The president said Dadivas was the first CAT team medic to visit all 16 states in Palau and performed 72 Medical Civic Action Program and saw 3,125 patients.
"Although all the CAT team members deserve to be honored for their commitment, Dadivas has performed above and beyond the call of duty," Remengesau said.
At the same time, four Air Force team member received Pacific Civil Engineering Commander Coin from Air Force Col. Robert Fant for performing an excellent job while in Palau.
Tsgt Alan Martin, TSgt. Ruben Bonafe, (T)Sgt Nicholas Leuer and SSgt Scott Boucher received the coin from Col. Robert Fant
The special award was given to the four members of the team as recommended by Capt. Ryan Walinski, office-in-charge of the Air Force team who was recently replaced by Navy CAT 04-29.