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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Cameron Warner, ’20, and William Warner, ’87
CPT Cameron P. Warner, USA, ’20, was promoted to his current rank by his father, LTC William S. Warner, USA, Ret., ’87, at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., on June 28.
Read MoreMatthew 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.
Read MoreE. 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.
Read MoreAlbert 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 […]
Read MoreTerry 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=
Read MoreRobert 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
Read MoreDiane 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 […]
Read MoreGustavous 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 […]
Read MoreRebecca H. Tuten, CGC ’76
Rebecca Hooper Tuten, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Becky was born on February 27, 1931 in Norfolk, VA to the late Charles McCarter Hooper and Virginia Anne Barco Hooper. She grew up in Virginia Beach, VA surrounded by her large extended family and […]
Read MoreRichard R. Clarke, ’62
Richard Rollin Clarke, of HIlton Head, a distinguished individual who left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him, passed away on June 4, 2024. Born on July 22, 1940, to the late Rollin and Barbara Clarke, Richard led a life full of dedication, honor, and […]
Read MoreGeorge C. Furkiotis, ’55
Attorney George C. Furkiotis, of Trumbull, Conn., beloved husband of Cecile Hawie Furkiotis, and longtime resident of the great town of Trumbull, CT and formerly of Black Rock, CT, passed away peacefully, at his home with his loving family by his side, after a brief, sudden illness. Attorney Furkiotis was […]
Read MoreJackie L. Mulligan, Jr., ’89
Jackie Lee Mulligan, Jr. (Jack), 58, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Michelle Aderholt-Mulligan and his sons, Jackie Lee Mulligan III (Tripp) and Addison Trent Mulligan (Trent). He is also survived by his sister, Abby Mulligan Clower of Charlotte, NC. He was […]
Read MoreJ. Dean Penland, ’88
Jackie Dean Penland, 57, of Milton, W.Va., went home to heaven on May 25th. He was born in Asheville on October 26th, 1966 and he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth Penland. He is survived by his wife Melissa Hyde Penland, a daughter Faith Nolan, son Caleb […]
Read MoreEvander H. (Van) Arnette, ’70
Evander Horace Arnette, Jr., 75, of Hamer, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will be held in Culbreth Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. […]
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