Alison Ruble, president of USO of Illinois, and Joseph Silich, chairman of the Board of USO of Illinois, present Cmdr. Zeita Merchant, commanding officer of Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago, with the 2017 Lt. Colonel James O’Rourke Service Salute Award at the USO’s year-end Board of Directors meeting in Chicago, Dec. 13, 2017. Merchant was honored for her outstanding service, dedication and leadership to the citizens and maritime community throughout the Chicago area. (photo courtesy of USO of Illinois)

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