South Aiken cadet earns Legion of Valor Bronze Cross award
Cody Wilkins, a South Aiken High School NJROTC cadet since 2007, received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross at the Veterans Day program. Marine Corps Col. Myron Harrington (ret.) presented the award as Wilkins’ parents looked on. The honor recognizes academic and military excellence among Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross recipients.
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Aiken
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Air Force
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South Aiken High
Soldier Army veteran recovers and aims for medical career
William Treacy, 24, a first year USC Aiken student, spoke at a Veterans Day event about his recovery from a brain injury after an Afghanistan rocket grenade blast. He treated thousands as a medic before the blast, credits therapy, and says he hopes to help others by becoming a doctor while inspiring non soldiers as well.
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Aiken
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New Usc Aiken
Knights Dedicate Veterans Memorial Stone in Aiken
Knights of Columbus Assembly No. 1074 dedicated a stone monument outside 1003 Spaulding Drive to honor veterans with the inscription preserved. Faithful Navigator Dick Bartlem presided and Father Don Abbott blessed the monument, with veterans day observances and flags placed by the site. The group, founded 1960, runs outreach to Augusta VA Medical Center and supports Ward 2B with yearly events and equipment donations.
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Spaulding Drive
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Augusta
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Knights of Columbus
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Sstone
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