2026 Recipient

Jun 1

2LT Connor Barton is the son of a Naval aviator and calls Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, home. He recently graduated and commissioned from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics with minors in Real Estate and Military Science.

During his time at Villanova, 2LT Barton was a Resident Assistant, a member of Greek Life, and an active participant in numerous intermural sports. In his ROTC program, he was a three-time member of the Ranger Challenge team, a four-year member of the Color Guard team, and led as a Battalion Commander and Company First Sergeant.

In his free time, Connor enjoys surfing, backpacking, playing guitar, lifting, running, snowboarding, and listening to music. He is looking forward to reporting to Fort Rucker this summer to start his career as an Army aviator!

Charlie Birch

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