FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: ATMORE, Ala. - The 2024 graduating class of Escambia County High School received a special honor this year as U.S. Army Reserve Col. Gerry Jackson, a distinguished alumnus, returned to his hometown to deliver an inspiring commencement speech. The ceremony, held on May 16, 2024 on the school's football field, was a poignant moment for both the students and the community. Jackson, a  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT McCOY, Wis. - Tyler Griffith, a heavy mobile equipment repair leader with the 88th Readiness Division's Equipment Concentration Site-67 at Fort McCoy is being hailed as a hero after his quick actions saved a family from a potentially tragic house fire on the morning of May 24. Griffith, a former U.S. Marine with extensive military training who currently serves in the Army Res  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - With every individual joining the armed forces comes a unique story. People from all backgrounds bring a new perspective and skills to the military, making each individual's contribution invaluable to the overall strength and effectiveness of the armed forces. U.S. Army Sgt. Alec Perez from the 370th Transportation Company was born and raised in Texa  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT JACKSON, S.C. - Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Charles M. Causey, the new Institute for Religious Leadership director, was promoted in the Zimmerman Auditorium at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, May 31. The event was hosted by Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) William "Bill" Green, Army chief of chaplains. "We're here to recognize, honor and promote Charles Causey," Green said. "So Chaplain Causey,  more

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, North Carolina, June 11 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: For the seventh straight year, the North Carolina Department of Labor recognized the command's commitment to safety by awarding Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) the Gold Award, the department's highest workplace safety honor. During a recent ceremony in Greenville, the depot also received four Million Hour Awards for its safety performance in 2023. To meet t  more

BLUEFIELD, West Virginia, June 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Keith Deshon Adams, 39, of Statesville, North Carolina, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on September 7, 2022, law enforcement officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in which A  more