U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Ian Erickson is a Minnesota native, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he took a non-traditional route into the Coast Guard, by, first, receiving a commission, based on his university studies and prior … read more
We’ve lost another outstanding career senior military officer, with the passing this past week of Major General Bill Bland (3-18-20). A native Georgian (Statesboro) and a graduate of Georgia Tech, General Bland enlisted in the GA Air National Guard in 1958. He was subsequently selected for Air Force pilot training … read more
Major General Suddath passed away in Savannah on February 27, 2020. A native of Savannah, General Suddath attended both Auburn University and the University of Georgia prior to his acceptance at West Point. He graduated in 1956 as an Infantry Second-Lieutenant. General Suddath compiled an impressive Army career. He served … read more
On February 3, 2020, SGT Carlos J. Lopez was honored by the Rotary Club of Savannah as its Military Member of the Month. The description that follows details his selection by his command team at the 3/160th SOAR in Savannah. Sergeant Carlos Lopez is a proud member of the Army’s … read more
At a 9 AM ceremony on January 30, 2020, at Marne Garden, Fort Stewart, the Third Infantry Division’s 2nd ABCT ( the “Spartans”) cased its colors prior to deploying to Europe, where they will help train and conduct exercises with troops from several NATO nations there. On a quite cold … read more
