Philip D. Palmer II was inducted into the Charleston Riverdogs’ first Hall of Honor, for his significant contributions to the military community. Palmer is the founder of WarriorWOD, which emphasizes exercise, nutrition and mentorship as crucial prescriptions for veterans’ recovery from PTSD.

R. Blair Cogburn is southeast regional sales manager for demountables at Stellar Industries.

“With My Shield: An Army Ranger in Somalia,” by LTC James O. Lechner, USA, Ret., ’89, was published in September 2023 by Osprey Publishing.

“Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club,” by Retired FBI Agent Mark D. Sewell was published by Rowman and Littlefield.

LTC Clay N. Middleton, ARNG, took command of the 151st ESB Signal Battalion.

CDR Richard S. Ray, USN, assumed command of the guided-missile cruiser USS O’Kane (DDG 77) after 18 years of active duty in the Navy.

Anthony M. Giardino was named as the executive director of the New Bern (N.C.) Historical Society.

Trooper First Class Cody B. Cherry, ’21, was named Troop One, S.C. Highway Patrol 2023 Trooper of the Year, Post A (Clarendon, Sumter).

Andrew J. Duggan is a partner at Moore Beauston & Woodham.

Ralph A. Koo, ’89, recently returned from two months in the Donbas region of Ukraine, volunteering at a front-line hospital as an emergency physician, treating civilian and military causalities during the Russian invasion.

Col Carl Hunter, USAF, Ret., is an associate professor at Valencia College in Orlando, Fla., teaching leadership and business courses.

Michael B. Bailey, president and CEO of Compass Housing in Seattle, partnered with King County administration to open the county’s first 24/7 homeless shelter dedicated to serving veterans.

Dr. Robert P. Stowe is the 2024 North Carolina Dental Society president.

Matthew J. Halter, Sr., won a special election for Summerville Town Council District 3 on April 2.

COL William A. Hudson, Jr., USA, was appointed to Nexalin Technology’s military and government advisory board.