The ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Army National Guard on Thursday recognized the contributions of ÐÔÊӽ紫ý leaders for rescue and relief efforts during Hurricane Irma by presenting the ÐÔÊӽ紫ý Distinguished Service Medal to President John C. Hitt, Police Chief Richard Beary, associate vice president for Administration and Finance Lee Kernek, and director of Security and Emergency Management Jeff Morgan. “At the time, we had…