Irvine Valley College student and Student United Way member Austin Coccia – deployed in 2011 with the U.S. Air Force as part of the Odyssey Dawn operation in Libya – well understands the importance of preparation. Coccia recalled having less than 24 hours to prepare for deployment. He spoke at a brief ceremony organized by Orange County United Way commemorating the National Day of Service and honoring victims and survivors of the attacks on September 11, 2001. The September 8 event with Orange County United Way and Irvine Valley College emphasized the importance of preparation by students and citizens for…