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Stewart completes training at Parris Island
PFC Daniel M. Stewart recently graduated from recruit training at Parris Island in Beaufort.Stewart completed 13 weeks of basic instruction, including 56 hours of combat physical training. He earned the title of Squad Leader.He is the son of Lulamae ...  full story
Shindler deployed
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Steven R. Shindler has deployed to the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to serve as a member of Joint Task Force-GTMO in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.Shindler has served in the military for ...  full story
Ramsey completes training
Air Force Airman Glen B. Ramsey has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core v ...  full story
Ladson graduates
Army National Guard Pfc. Shakyra S. Ladson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and receive ...  full story
Johnson deployed to Iraq
Army Reserve Sgt. First Class Alexsis P. Johnson has deployed to Iraq to serve in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.Johnson, a reset operations supervisor, has served in the military for 29 years. She is the daughter of Ruby M. Williams of Moncks Co ...  full story
Gifford graduates
Army Pvt. Justin L. Gifford has graduated from the Basic Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla. The course is designed to train service members to maintain, prepare and load ammunition for ...  full story
Cooper completes training
Army National Guard Pfc. Brandon J. Cooper has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.  The private's grandmother, Clara Cooper, resides in Moncks Corner. Cooper is a 2007 graduate of Berkeley Hi ...  full story
USAF’s Bubin graduates
Air Force Airman Chelsie N. Busbin graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core va ...  full story
Bowman completes Parris Island training
Marine Corps Pvt. Jeremy M. Bowman, son of Tammy L. Bowman of Vermont and Charles B. Bowman of Moncks Corner, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island. ...  full story
Ancrum completes Navy training
Navy Seaman Recruit LeSheena S. Ancrum, daughter of Yvonne Ancrum of Moncks Corner, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Ancrum completed a variety of training, whi ...  full story
Navy’s Ferguson receives promotion
Kari Ferguson, the son of Bernard and Jackie Ferguson, was recently promoted to Chief in the United States Navy. Ferguson is a graduate of Cross High School. He has completed two tours in Iraq, and has been stationed in Guam and Cuba since enlisting ...  full story
Stevens graduates
Army Pvt. Timothy Stevens has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army hist ...  full story
Keighron completes basic
Air Force Airman Kevin P. Keighron graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core va ...  full story
Serving the Nation
Specialist Alicia Cleveland of Alvin is currently serving in Iraq. Above, Specialist Virgen Herrera of Boston, Mass. and Cleveland conduct express lane inspections at the Taji Army Post Office in Iraq. Both soldiers are members of the 4-38th Human Re ...  full story
Mosley completes basic training
Army National Guard Pvt. Brittany N. Mosley has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and receiv ...  full story
Metts receives Air Force promotion
Amber M. Metts has been specifically identified for early promotion to senior airman in the U.S. Air Force.  The airman was awarded the new rank ahead of other Air Force members by a "Below-The-Zone" promotion board, which considered the airman' ...  full story
Johnson graduates
Air Force Airman Veronica R. Johnson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core ...  full story
Clark completes training
Army Reserve Pvt. Thomas J. Clark has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky.During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfa ...  full story
Solomon graduates
Air Force Airman James R. Solomon graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX.The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core val ...  full story
Smith completes training
Navy Seaman Recruit Jeremy R. Smith, son of  Patricia W. Smith of Holly Hill and Floyd F. Smith of Cross,  recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week program, Smith comp ...  full story
Harris completes officer training course
Tiara C. Harris has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Wash.The 32-day course provides the best possible professional trai ...  full story
Air Force’s Brown receives promotion
Philip S. Brown III has been promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.Chief master sergeant is the highest attainable rank of the Air Force enlisted force structure and pinnacle of the noncommissioned officer grades.Brown, ...  full story
Simmons completes basic training
Navy Reserve Seaman Mamie E. Simmons, daughter of Josie J. Nelson-Simmons of Coram, NY, and Auddie O. Simmons Sr. of Moncks Corner, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.During the eight-week prog ...  full story
Wickline graduates
Army National Guard Pvt. Jeremiah W. Wickline has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.During the nine weeks of bas ...  full story
Stevens completes training
Army Pvt. Timothy N. Stevens has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army h ...  full story
 
 

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