Barry Donadio Awarded Conspicuous Service Star By New York Governor

On May 18th, 2022, Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Conspicuous Service Star medal by New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The Governor presented the medal to Donadio on behalf of Representivtives in the New York legislature 20 years after he served in the military. The medal commemorates his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. Barry Donadio is a home grown New Yorker from Long Island. He was born in Bay Shore, grew up in Oakdale and lived in Port Jefferson Station as a teenager. After attending Comsewogue high school, he served in various patriotic positions through out his career. Those positions included serving in the N.Y. Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division Scout Platoon located in Patchogue N.Y.. He then served in the 340th Military Police in Jamaica, Queens. After that, he served at the 106th Security Police in Westhampton Beach, NY.. He led the Emergency Services Team there and was Sniper certified by the FBI and the Suffolk County Police. Later, he took a position United States Secret Service at the White House. He made a name for himself while serving on the Secret Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) as one of the top marksman while he protected President Bush and President Obama on a daily basis. Donadio qualified under the standards and criteria’s for obtaining New York’s Conspicuous Service Star as described below: To whom awarded: Current New York State citizen, or New York State citizen while serving on federal active duty, and A current of former full-time military person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or allied forces for purposes other than training since 6 April, 1917; Active Guard/Reserve(AGR) excepted, and Who is currently serving under honorable conditions or who has been honorably discharged from active duty. Criteria: The Conspicuous Service Star may be awarded to any current New York State citizen or person who was a New York State citizen while serving on federal active duty; whose entire service was honorable and who were recepients of a unit commendations arising from combat while serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The award of the New York State Conspicuous Service Star is based on prior award of at least one of the following unit commendations: Distinguished Unit Citation/Presidential Unit Citation (Army/Navy/Air Force) Joint Meritorious Unit Award Valorous Unit Award Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) Navy Unit Commendation Meritorious Unit Commendation (Navy-Marine Corps) Coast Guard Unit Commendation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation Air Force Gallant Unit Citation Air Force Meritorious Unit Award All awards listed above with the exception of the Presidential Unit Citation and Unit Award requires additional evidence that award was made for combat participation. French Fourragere French Croix de Guerre (World War I and World War 11) French Medal Militaire Belgian Fourragere Belgian Croix de Guerre Luxembourg Croix de Guerre Netherlands Orange Lanyard Military Order of William (Netherlands) Croce al Merito di Guerra (Italy) Orden de Torre E Espada (Portugal) Philippine Republic Presidential -Unit Citation (awarded prior to 1945) Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Chyssoun Aristion Andrias (Greece) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Standards: This medal shall be awarded only to those persons whose entire service was honorable and who were recepients of a unit commendation arising from combat. The New York State Conspicuous Service Star may be awarded posthumously to a designated survivor of the deceased. Not more than one New York State Conspicuous Service Star shall be awarded to any one person. For each succeeding award a medal device (New York State Shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and/or ribbon bar. These devices shall be: Silver to represent one additional award. Gold to represent five additional awards In this presentation, Donadio was awarded 2 Silver Shields which is fixed in the middle of the ribbon. New York State Conspicuous Service Star Medal Upon receiving the medal Donadio stated; “I would like to thank New York Governor Kathy Hochal and the New York state legislature for recognizing my military service and awarding me the Conspicuous Service Star medal.” “Receiving this honor has become a high point in my life and I hope it encourages young men and women to become the next generation of New York patriot solders that will serve our country. “ “Although my military career has come to a close, I will always serve the people of New York in various positive ways and protect our country.” Donadio’s newly awarded medal will serve as a memento of his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. It is noteworthy that Donadio is a descendant of the original settlers of New Amsterdam (today’s New York) through his fraternal grandmother. Because of this reason, getting this medal from his home state of New York deeply touches him. This is the third medal Barry Donadio has received after his military service. On June 24th 2017, Donadio was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The medal was awarded 17 years after Donadio completed his military service. Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland presented the medal to Donadio in person. On March 30th 2022, Donadio was awarded a second medal 20 years after his military service. He received the New York State Medal For Merit from New York’s Adjutant General of the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. Donadio will add to his credentials the newly awarded Conspicuous Service Star along with his already existing, Medal For Merit, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and four honorable discharges to name a few. Since completing his military service and government service, Donadio has moved to Maryland and stayed active as an advocate for other veterans. He is a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 4 in Bellerose, New York. He is also a member of the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7464 in Grasonville, Maryland. #barrydonadio #medal #merit #newyork #state #airguard #military #2022 #ssgt #airman #westhampton #honorable #celebrity #historic #usaf #army #nationalguard #soldier #duty #service #police #secretservice #sniper #ert #obama #bush #whitehouse #president #agent #officer #ud #conspicuous #service #star #longisland #infantry #vfw #americanlegion #catholicwarveterans #celebrities #veterans

Barry Donadio Recognized By The State Of New York For Cold War Service

Pvt. Barry Donadio of the 42nd Infantry Division Scout Platoon 1988 undisclosed location On April 7th, 2022, Barry Donadio was recognized by the State of New York for his service in the N.Y. Army National Guard during the Cold War. The Adjutant General of the N.Y. Division of Military and Naval Affairs issued a Certificate of Recognition to Donadio 34 years after he joined the Army at the age of 17 . Barry Donadio is a home grown New York Long Islander. He was born in Bay Shore, grew up in Oakdale and lived in Port Jefferson Station as a teenager. After attending Comsewogue high school, he served in various patriotic positions through out his career. Those positions included serving in the N.Y. Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division Scout Platoon located in Patchogue N.Y.. He then served in the 340th Military Police in Jamaica, Queens. After that, he served at the 106th Security Police in Westhampton Beach, NY.. He led the Emergency Services Team there and was Sniper certified by the FBI and the Suffolk County Police. Later, he took a position United States Secret Service at the White House. He made a name for himself while serving on the Secret Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) as one of the top marksman while he protected President Bush and President Obama on a daily basis. Donadio qualified under the standards and criteria’s for obtaining New York’s Certificate of Recognition for Cold War Service during his service in the New York Army National Guard. Barry Donadio’s newly awarded Cold War service Certificate of Recognition Upon receiving the medal Donadio stated; “I would like to thank the Adjutant General and the Division of Military and Naval Affairs for recognizing me. I am truly honored to have served in the New York Army National Guard and protect to people of New York and the United States during the Cold War” “I will always serve my native state of New York and its citizens.” It is noteworthy that Donadio is a descendant of the original settlers of New Amsterdam (today’s New York) through his fraternal grandmother. Because of this reason, getting this medal from his home state of New York is very important to him and his family. On March 30th the state of New York awarded Donadio “The Medal For Merit” This is the second medal Barry Donadio has received after his military service. On June 24th 2017, Donadio was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The medal was awarded 17 years after Donadio completed his military service. Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland presented the medal to Donadio in person. Donadio will add to his credentials the newly awarded Certificate of Recognition and N.Y. Medal For Merit along with his already existing Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and four honorable discharges to name a few. Since completing his military service and government service, Donadio has moved to Maryland and stayed active as an advocate for other veterans. He is a member of the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7464 in Grasonville, Maryland. #barrydonadio #medal #merit #newyork #state #airguard #military #2022 #ssgt #airman #westhampton #honorable #celebrity #historic #usaf #army #nationalguard #soldier #duty #service #police #secretservice #sniper #ert #obama #bush #whitehouse #president #agent #officer #ud #patchogue #army #scout #infantry #42ndinfantry #division #csc #infantry #scoutplatoon #private #armory

Barry Donadio Awarded Medal For Merit From The State Of New York

On March 30th, 2022 Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Medal For Merit by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs 20 years after he served in the military. The medal commemorates his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. Barry Donadio is a home grown New York Long Islander. He was born in Bay Shore, grew up in Oakdale and lived in Port Jefferson Station as a teenager. After attending Comsewogue high school, he served in various patriotic positions through out his career. Those positions included serving in the N.Y. Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division Scout Platoon located in Patchogue N.Y.. He then served in the 340th Military Police in Jamaica, Queens. After that, he served at the 106th Security Police in Westhampton Beach, NY.. He led the Emergency Services Team there and was Sniper certified by the FBI and the Suffolk County Police. Later, he took a position United States Secret Service at the White House. He made a name for himself while serving on the Secret Service Emergency Response Team (ERT) as one of the top marksman while he protected President Bush and President Obama on a daily basis. Donadio qualified under the standards and criteria's for obtaining New York’s Medal for Merit as described below: To whom awarded: Current New York State citizen, or New York State citizen while serving on federal active duty, and A current of former full-time military person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or allied forces for purposes other than training since 6 April, 1917; Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) excepted, and Who is currently serving under honorable conditions or who has been honorably discharged from active duty. A non-New York State citizen, who is an active member in the New York State organized militia, and as an active member in the New York State organized militia, served with units of the New York State organized militia while on federal active duty for purposes other than training and/or annual training. Criteria For Being Awarded The NY Medal For Merit: The Medal for Merit may be awarded to any current New York State citizen or person who was a New York State citizen while serving on federal active duty; or, a non-New York State citizen who is an active member in the New York State organized militia, and as an active member in the New York State organized militia, served with units of the New York State organized militia while on federal active duty for purposes other than training and/or annual training; whose entire service was honorable and who were recepients of a valor, achievement, commendation, or meritorious service decoration, of a lesser degree than required for the award of the Conspicious Service Cross, or whose service was in direct support of combat operations while serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The award of the Medal for Merit is based on prior award of at least one of the following federal decorations: Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal Coast Guard Commendation Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal Coast Guard Achievement Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Silver Lifesaving Medal American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal European-African-Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal Korean Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Combat Action Ribbon Armed Forces Expeditionary medal Armed Forces Service Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Combat Medical Badge Navy Submarine Combat Patrol Insignia Mariner’s Medal (Merchant Marine-WW2) Merchant marine Combat Bar (WW2) Kosovo Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Navy Expeditionary Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Afganistan Campaign Medal Combat Action Badge Army of Occupation Medal Navy Occupation Service Medal Standards: This medal shall be awarded only to those persons whose entire service, subsequent to the time of receipt of the citation, shall have been honorable. All of the Aforementioned qualifying awards must have been earned while serving on federal active duty in the armed forces of the United States. The New York State Medal for Merit may be awarded posthumously to a designated survivor of the deceased. Not more than one New York State Medal for Merit shall be awarded to any one person, nor shall this medal be awarded to any person who was previously awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross. For each succeeding award a Medal device (New York State Shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and/or ribbon bar. These devices shall be: Silver to represent one additional award and Gold to represent five additional awards. Donadio was awarded the Gold Shield which is fixed in the middle of the ribbon. Upon receiving the medal Donadio stated; “I love New York and always will!” “I am very proud to receive this gracious honor from my native state of New York. I will always love, serve and protect New York and its citizens.” Donadio’s newly awarded medal will serve as a memento of his honorable service in the Armed Forces and the State of New York. It is noteworthy that Donadio is a descendant of the original settlers of New Amsterdam (today’s New York) through his fraternal grandmother. Because of this reason, getting this medal from his home state of New York deeply touches him. This is the second medal Barry Donadio has received after his military service. On June 24th 2017, Donadio was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The medal was awarded 17 years after Donadio completed his military service. Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland presented the medal to Donadio in person. Donadio will add to his credentials the newly awarded NY Medal For Merit along with his already existing Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, and four honorable discharges to name a few. Since completing his military service and government service, Donadio has moved to Maryland and stayed active as an advocate for other veterans. He is a member of the Kent Island American Legion Post 278 and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7464 in Grasonville, Maryland. #barrydonadio #medal #merit #newyork #state #airguard #military #2022 #ssgt #airman #westhampton #honorable #celebrity #historic #usaf #army #nationalguard #soldier #duty #service #police #secretservice #sniper #ert #obama #bush #whitehouse #president #agent #officer #ud

Barry Donadio will speak on the 2nd Amendment In Howard County, Maryland

Barry Donadio will speak on the 2nd Amendment to the Howard County Republican Women on February 15th 2022 at 7pm. Bare Bones Grill & Bar, Ellicott City, Maryland. For more information go to: www.hocogopwomen.com www.barrydonadio.com

Donadio Instructing A Handgun Qualification License Class HQL November 27th 2021

Public Security LLC is hosting and HQL Class on November 27th 2021 in Queen Anne’s County at the American Legion Post 278 in Stevensville, Maryland. The lead Instructor is Barry Donadio who is former US Secret Service. This class will be the last class of 2021. Next class will be in January 2022. Rate will go up therefore we highly recommend that you obtain this class immediately. Go to the Public Security LLC website in order to reserve a seat in the class and pay online. Any questions may be directed to Public Security LLC at 855–589–2267 Barry Donadio Pistol Instructor Build Confidence Conquer Fear Empowering Women One on One Instruction Training Senior Citizens Advanced Defensive Marksmanship Handgun Qualification License (4 Hours) Our Fee $125 16 Hour Wear and Carry Permit Our Fee $450 8 Hour Refresher for Wear and Carry Permit Our Fee $275 #pistol #HQL #handgun #secretservice #barrydonadio #license

Barry Donadio Reflects On Events Surrounding September 11th 2001 "We all thought we would be dead by the end of the day"

An interview with U.S. Air Force Security Police Forces Officer Staff Sergeant Barry Donadio. What was it like during the September 11th 2001 attacks in New York?

Barry Donadio Commemorating 25th Anniversary Of TWA Flight 800 Downing With Book Signing July 16th 2021

Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will have a public book signing event in Bohemia, New York on July 16th 2021 at 6pm at the La Quinta Inn located at 10 Aero Road, Bohemia, New York. Celebrity Author Barry Donadio will be conducting a book signing for his 1st published book ” TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account. He will also be promoting his 2nd published book “That Day When Hell Froze Over” which was released in August of 2019 just prior to the pandemic. Books will be sold at a discounted rate of $10 per soft cover book and will be signed by Barry Donadio in person. There will also be photo opportunities with the author. Barry Donadio gained fame when he published his book “TWA Flight 800 First Responder Witness Account” in September of 2013. Since then, he has been busy when he entered politics and by leading his private security firm. He has also sanctioned himself as an advocate for military veterans, First Responders and he is vocal with his support of the second amendment. This is the only book on the market that was written by someone who was actually at the scene of the crash of TWA Flight 800 on July 17th, 1996. Barry Donadio was one of the first responding Emergency Medical Technicians that responding to the disaster. Never before released witness account of the events that unfolded on the night of July 17th, 1996. Barry Donadio was a 25-year-old Emergency Medical Technician that responded to the TWA Flight 800 Crash. He was a member of the local East Moriches, New York Ambulance that responded to the disaster on that fateful evening. The interesting fact is that Barry Donadio was also employed as a USAF Security Police Officer at the same military base that some circles blame for shooting down the plane (The 106th Rescue Wing at Gabreski ANG Base, Westhampton Beach, NY). He later became a USAF Security Police Investigator at that same unit. In 2002, he obtained a position in the United States Secret Service at the White House. He served the Bush and Obama administrations. This account offers a look inside the Coast Guard Station at East Moriches, where the victims of TWA Flt 800 were brought that evening. It offers some clues that may support your opinion as to what may have truly happened to the plane and why it may have crashed. Descriptions of the some of the victim’s fates are included in the account as well as other interesting anomalies that were observed on that evening. Not for persons under the age of 18 years old. The witness account has undergone United States Government censorship, but the author documents were in the account that censorships took place. Donadio also includes in this book other experiences that he witnessed before the TWA Flight 800 crash and after the event. NOTE: This book does not offer an opinion or theory for the reason why the aircraft crashed. It is written as an impartial witness account. Donadio’s new book “That Day When Hell Froze Over” is a fiction that takes place over a thousand years ago in present-day Afghanistan and Iran. It is a mystical depiction of warfare of that time with interesting characters. An elite force of newly created catholic knights are created by the Pope. They are ordered by him to drive deep into enemy territory on a secret mission. They are sent as far as modern day Iran. The knights were the best trained and most discipline that the Vatican had at the time. They encounter many dangers along their expedition. The most dangerous thing that they encounter is a small group of female virgins from the region of Afghanistan. The Knights are forced to battle the dammed of Hell, including Satan himself. After some setbacks in a battle against some of Satan’s demons, the Angel Gabriel appears and arms the knights with modern weapons and the knowledge to use them. Satan becomes gravely concern as his demons begin to fall in numbers at the hand of the Pope’s knights. Donadio published his new book in the form of paperback and ebook through is firm Public Security LLC. “That Day When Hell Froze Over”, has been assigned ISBN: 9781731512833 and can be purchased on Amazon. Keep updated by visiting Barry Donadio’s official website Barry Donadio’s Facebook page or his official Twitter page #barrydonadio #donadio #book #thatdaywhenhellfrozeover#publicsecurityllc#amazon #catholic #knights #ebooks #newbooks #pope #newbookrelease#august #fiction #ebook#action #iran #afghanistan #warfare #spadafurtiva #kerman#bam #Vanak #celebrity #famous #author #eastmoriches #bohemia #longisland #booksigning #readers #openhouse #twa