The Rotary Club of Enfield is honoring Enfield’s veterans by sponsoring military tribute banners that will be displayed in Higgins Park, the Town Green, Freshwater Walkway, North Main Street and Hazardville between Memorial Day and Veterans Day in 2026 and 2027. The Enfield Public Library partnered with Enfield Rotary to preserve digital versions of these banners as well as biographical information about each veteran.

Mike Tippo

United States air force 1962-1966

Vietnam War

airman 2nd class

Good conduct medal

marksmanship badge

I joined the USAF in January ,1962 . After basic trading I was sent to Air Traffic Controller Academy at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. After graduating I was assigned to Selfridge AFB, Michigan. to complete training and certification. I also met and wed my wife at Selfridge.

After the Air Force I continued in ATC as a civilian for many years. I was also cofounder of the Enfield 4th of July Town Celebration Committee and Founding Director of the Friends of the Enfield Senior Center.