George W. Goldsmith, Jr., ’61

Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major General George William Goldsmith, Jr., of Columbia, passed away on 6 August 2024.  George was born in Greenville, South Carolina on 3 July 1939 and made his home in Liberty, South Carolina. George was predeceased by his parents George and Mary.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emily Joyce Irby Goldsmith, who he […]

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Scott M. Avery, ’85

Scott M. Avery, ’85, who traveled on the CAA Alumni Travel trip to Scotland to see the Regimental Band and Pipes perform at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, caught up with several cadets before the show.

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Richard E. Casey, ’80

Richard Edward Casey, 66, of St. Simons Island, departed this life Monday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in the chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. Matthew Homes […]

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Joseph W. Hood, ’54

Joseph W Hood, resident of Ormond Beach Florida, left us peacefully on June 29th, 2024 at the age of 92 while surrounded by his loving family.Dad was born in Bessemer, Alabama on June 14th 1932. His family relocated to Miami, Florida where he grew up and graduated from Miami high […]

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John G. Copeland, ’24

John G. Copeland, ’24, is the full-time instructor of the Cadet Corps Leadership Program at Saint John’s College High School in Washington, D.C. Copeland applied for the job through the efforts of CAA District 13 Co-Directors COL Alvin Perkins, USA, Ret., ’79, (a Saint John’s board of trustees member) and […]

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R. Brandon Wilkins, ’07

Maj R. Brandon Wilkins, USMC, ’07, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31, was selected as a Blue Angels F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot.

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Matthew P. Guidera, ’06

Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Matthew P. Guidera, ’06, received an Excellence In The Pursuit of Justice award at the annual awards ceremony at the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Southern District of California in San Diego.

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E. Miles Brown, ’95

MG E. Miles Brown, USA, ’95, has been nominated for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Futures Command, Austin, Texas.

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Albert V. Casale, ’80

Albert ‘Al’ Vincent Casale, born July 31, 1958, passed peacefully on July 27, 2024, after a long and arduous battle following a massive stroke. Born in Greensburg, PA, as the second youngest of five siblings, Albert later established lasting roots in his beloved city of Charleston, SC, where he resided […]

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Terry O. Pruitt, CCG ’92

Dr. Terry O. Pruitt was featured in a Lander.edu article on the importance of music education and his role as chief academic officer for Spartanburg School District 7. https://www.lander.edu/news/2024/07/Lander-Alumni-Share-the-Importance-of-Music-Education.html?image=

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Robert M. Burnham III, ’04

LTC Robert M. Burnham, USA, ’04, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, on July 18. https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Media/Media-Releases/Article/3842728/us-army-corps-of-engineers-buffalo-district-welcomes-new-commander

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Diane D. Nuckles, CGC ’73

Diane Mabel Draper Nuckles, 90, widow of Douglas B. Nuckles, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. The daughter of Mildred Elizabeth Thompson and Benjamin Roosevelt Draper, Diane was born April 30, 1934 in Helena, MT. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Helena High School basketball team. She graduated with […]

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Gustavous H. Bell III, ’59

On July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving children, Gustavous “Gus” Holmes Bell III of Savannah, Georgia passed away peacefully at age 86. Gus was born on August 6, 1937, in Lumberton, NC, and raised in Dillon, SC, by his parents Gustavous Holmes Bell, Jr. and Ada “Widdy” Williams Alford […]

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