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Family Times
On the cover: SSG Jason Sims and son Brigham, 2 years old
South Carolina National Guard Family Programs
Never Alone. Salute to Soldiers
Nominate your soldier
All About Soldiers. Veterans. Families.
Trade in your M16- Lean, Mean,
DADDY machines!
Issue No.2 March 2011
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Director’s Cut
Welcome to our Spring Edition of Family Times:
Here we are in spring time with the First Annual Army
and Air Military and Family Appreciation Day this Saturday
at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. This will be a
spectacular event for the entire family. There will be concerts
by Coastal Breeze, Bodega Roja and more. There will also be
plenty of activities for kids. The Department of Natural
Resources is bringing their Outdoor Heritage Mobile
Education Trailer which is a hunting and fishing simulator.
This will be the largest Family Day the South Carolina
National Guard has ever produced and the weather is
supposed to be great. You will see an advertisement later in
this issue for more information.
Registration is now open for our Annual Youth Camp. This is a great opportunity for your kids
from ages 10 to 17. We are going to Camp Bob Cooper again this year on beautiful Lake Marion. It runs
from July 24th - 30th. It’s only $150 for the whole week with many activities including parasailing. It’s a
great time for our kids to interact with each other and share the experiences of being in the National
Guard Family. Applications are available on our web page at www.scguard.army.mil . Then go to
Resources/Family Programs/Youth Camp.
All of you wonderful Family Readiness Group volunteers out there are the backbone of Family
Programs and we want to tell your stories. If you are having any fund raisers or any other events you
would like for us to publicize, please contact Specialist Bonita Patrick at 803-806-4400.
If anyone out there has any old or broken cell phones, please get them to any Family Programs
staff. We can turn them in for calling cards that we can send to deployed Soldiers and Airmen. It does not
matter what kind of shape the phones are in.
It saddens me to tell you that we have lost three members of our Family Programs Team. Mike
Bower, our Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant has moved to another career opportunity. Jason
Marsh, a member of our Yellow Ribbon Team, has also moved, starting his own business. And last, but
certainly not least, Tina Brown, one of our great Military and Family Life Consultants, has accepted a
position with the Veterans Administration in Richmond, VA to be closer to her family. We wish all of
them nothing but the best of luck for the future and they will be missed terribly.
Please let us know what is going on in your unit, your family and your community. We are all in
this together and together we are stronger. May God bless all of you.
Debbie McNamee
State Family Programs Director
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NCOIC
Family Programs has seen a
lot happening lately. The happenings
include:
Units leaving and returning
Family Appreciation Day at
McEntire (April 2nd)
April is Military Child
Appreciation Month
Preparations for Youth Camp are
under way
Three of our team members have
gone to other careers
It is wonderful to see so many
activities for our Soldiers and
Families. Every activity is another
opportunity someone is helped,
supported, informed, or encouraged.
As we continue to face tough times, we need to remember the basics of
caring for our battle buddy:
Everyone needs a buddy
Keep track of your buddy
Ensure your buddy is safe
Double check that your buddy has what they need
Remember that we are in this together and there is help available.
If you are concerned about your buddy, ask for help on his or her
behalf. Simply expressing concern will make a huge difference for
those who are down.
Let me also encourage Family members of deployed Soldiers to
contact the Family Assistance Specialists (FAS’s). Our FAS’s are
required to contact the next of kin for deployed Soldiers at least once
every month while the Soldier is away. If you are not hearing from
them, they probably have bad information on how to contact you. We
are all part of this Family we call the South Carolina National Guard
and no one should feel they are facing anything alone
SFC John Peavy
Family Programs, NCOIC
Golf Tournament to
Benefit the 1221st
Engineer Clearance Co. (Sponsored by A Child’s Answered Prayer and the
Family Readiness Group, Batesburg &
Graniteville)
TEE OFF FOR THE
TROOPS !!
When: Monday, April 18, 2011
9:15-9:45
Registration and Team Photos
10:00 A.M.
Shotgun Start
Where: Columbia Country Club
135 Columbia Drive
Blythewood, SC 29016
Why: All proceeds will benefit
the homecoming celebration for
the 1221st Eng. Co.
Immediately Following
Tournament:
Lunch, Awards, Prizes, and Give-
aways
For more information please
contact Stephanie Maroney
803-404-7066
About out sponsor-
www.acadpr.org
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News From Above As a Chaplain Candidate, it is sometimes overwhelming just to hear all of the challenges our Soldiers are
facing. Our Soldiers are all individuals who have recognized the necessity of putting on the uniform, training,
preparing, maintaining readiness, and spending long periods of time away from home in the name of our Nation’s
security and liberty. Our Soldiers act with urgency and an awareness of the duty they have—and they volunteer all
the more to serve for the good of the Unit, the State, and the Nation. However, this service frequently takes its toll on
the personal lives of our Soldiers and their Families.
―Resiliency‖ in our Soldiers’ spiritual and mental life is the goal; but what does that look like? Take two
hypothetical Soldiers. Say, for example, both are in the same unit, both are on the same patrol in Afghanistan, and
both are involved in the same roadside blast. One Soldier returns home and seeks to process what he has been
through. He monitors his thoughts, behaviors, and physical responses. He is patient. It’s not always easy, but over
time, he comes through a more well-balanced individual than before the deployment. He even comes to see the trials
and valleys he has gone through as a blessing in disguise. As the old hymn says:
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take;
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy and shall break
In blessings on your head.
The other Soldier is not so patient. He returns home and withdraws from any help available. He wants the
stress he feels to be gone. He becomes frustrated, and that leads to all kinds of other personal challenges—which
only compound the problem.
This is nothing more than an overly-simplified analogy. Nevertheless, your Chaplains are working before,
during, and after deployments to give that second Soldier the resources and tools he needs to be more like that first
Soldier. Your Chaplains are working before, during, and after deployments with Families to foster understanding
and equip people to be able to work through these challenges. The Guard is a Family. We want to bear one another’s
burdens, and we rush to one another’s aid. Your Chaplains are privileged to serve such extraordinary Soldiers and
Families, and we are continually seeking how to best provide Comprehensive Soldier Care.
By: 2LT Blake T Law, Chaplain Candidate
CH (2LT) Cecil Costadani Chaplain
(803) 806-1799
SFC Brandon Brown Chaplain Assistant
(803) 806-2247
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Coming Soon
Kathy Dent
Event Coordinator
803-206-5706
A Special Appreciation Day is scheduled to be held on April 2, 2011 at McEntire Joint National Guard
Base in Eastover, South Carolina. This day of festivities is all about our Families. Activities and the fun start at
noon. The Youth Services area will offer activities that include: a children’s suite area (ages 0-5 for short tern
childcare), OMK programs (photography, sun safety, and volcano building), Bunky’s Fun House, DNR Hunting
and Fishing simulator, and sport activities hosted by the Boys & Girls Club. There will be bands, food, and
family fun all day long! Enlisted Soldiers and Airmen on duty will be provided meals. There is no entrance fee
or parking fee and snacks will be available to our children and youth.
We are excited about our day to give a big ―Thank You‖ to our Families and to show them how much we
value what they are doing to support our Military, our State, and our Country.
All SC National Guardsmen, Air and Army, their Families, Retirees, and sponsors are invited to attend.
Please save the date April 2, 2011.
When: April 2, 2011
Begins at 12 Noon until sunset
Where: McEntire Joint
National Guard Base
Would like to thank our sponsors
for recognizing the Families of our
Soldiers and Airmen, the true
Homefront Heroes.
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Family to Family
The biggest thing that I went through while on this deployment was the pregnancy of my
third and final son!!! My third son, whose name is Brennan, is here because of the generous
donation of Lowes Home Improvement. If you can recall, Lowes donated $25,000 to get us
home for Christmas. While home for Christmas my wife and I took full advantage of the time
we had together. We (1222 Eng Co) left on the 1st of January 2010 to head back to Ft. McCoy
to finish the remaining training we had left. The 21st of January was a big day for me. Not only
did I find out that we would depart that afternoon for Afghanistan, but I also found out my wife
was pregnant. After finding this out, I couldn't help but to sit back and laugh at the Lowes Home
Improvement slogan, "Let's build something together". Therefore, I tell everybody that my wife
and I take that saying to heart.
After finding out that she was pregnant, me being gone was a big concern for me. My
wife attended a FRG meeting, and it was then I knew that everything was going to be okay. It
helped me realize, as far as the support, I did not have to worry. The support and peace of mind
was overwhelming and the gratitude we feel, I cannot even begin to put it in words. There was a
lot of support from different organizations as well. The main thing that I can tell somebody that
is getting ready to deploy is to stay focused on the mission at hand and tell their significant other
to go to the FRG meetings, take full advantage of the services that are available through Family
Programs and Yellow Ribbon and get involved as much as possible. This will make the time fly
by for both parties.
Yours in Service,
The Sims Family
Deployment is no easy task to endure when it comes to leaving behind loved ones. We as
Soldiers sacrifice missing birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and even the births of our own
children, just to name a few, to serve our country. In this section we honor the words of Soldiers
that experience deployment and the affect it had on their family, but still find encouraging words to
say to other South Carolina National Guardsmen and service members and the work we do under the
umbrella of Family programs in relation to Readiness, Resiliency, and Reintegration. We hope that
you find you are not alone in whatever situation you endure but know that there is help and we, the
South Carolina National Guard Family Programs Family, are here to faithfully serve those Families
that have pledged to make the ultimate sacrifice. Soldiers. Veterans. Families
In this edition we honor: The Sims Family
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James Harris
Youth Services
Director
803-667-2056
Youth Services Team
We are excited about all the events that have taken
place in the recent past, those that are happening now, and
those that will occur in the near future. We are especially
anticipating our SCNG 2011 Annual Youth Camp, planned to
take place the last week of July. Check our booth at Family
Appreciation Day and our website at www.scguard.army.mil
for applications and more information.
Recently, the SC National Guard and SC Department
of Natural Resources (Take on Make One Program) teamed
up with Jarrett Rifles and the Cowden Plantation for a youth
turkey hunt on March 26th. There were 5 youth and mentors
in attendance with 2 birds taken. It was a great time for
everyone involved and another successful youth event.
Soon to come, The Boys and Girls Club of the
Midlands is planning a FREE day at the zoo and they will be
inviting military Families to participate. The zoo has reserved
the day, Saturday, May 21st, just for US! Mark your
calendars and keep a watchful eye on the SCNG Family
Programs Facebook page for more details and the confirmed
date.
Kathleen DaCamara
Youth Services
Coordinator
803-806-4025
Upcoming Events
-April is ―The Month of the Military Child‖-This
year’s theme is ―Celebrate Military Children, The
Strength of Our Future‖
-May 21st: Free Day at the Zoo
-July 24th thru 30th: Youth Camp
DNR Planned Events
We strive to bring campers together through character
developing activities designed to encourage friendship, cooperation,
teamwork, respect for our natural environment. This
Youth Camp gives youth the opportunity to learn
independence, responsibility and the tools necessary to make the right decisions.
From wake-up to lights out, our camp provides
challenges, discovery, friendships and fun!
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BGCM PARTNERS WITH SC ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY PROGRAM – YOUTH
SERVICES
Partnership Established to assist Midlands Military Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Melissa Goforth, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, (803) 319-4894,
Columbia, SC – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is both pleased and honored to
announce a new partnership with the South Carolina Army National Guard Family Programs –
Youth Services.
Such a partnership would benefit military families throughout the state by offering a quality,
affordable after school option, the BE GREAT Academy, for children whose parent/parents
are currently deployed.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands is proud to extend an invitation to these families, as
well as offer a 20 percent discount on all services the organization has to offer. This includes
after school care, spring break camp and summer camp.
Military families may register in advance online, or read more information about the
organization’s programs at www.bgcmidlands.org .
Carter Clark, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Chief Professional Officer, believes the new
partnership will provide military service members and their families with first class care.
―The men and women that serve our country through the armed service make it possible for all
of us to enjoy our freedoms as Americans,‖ said Clark. ―We are honored to partner with the
Army to be able to provide the children of these heroes access to quality after care services
within the communities they live and protect.‖
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands currently serves more than 5,000 youth annually in
32 locations throughout the Midlands. These locations are located in Richland, Lexington,
Fairfield and Kershaw county.
To learn how your military family can become involved with BGCM and the Be Great
Academy after school program, please contact the BGCM Service Center at 803.231.3300 or visit
www.BGCMidlands.org .
Making the Connection
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Operation: Military Kids
Family Resiliency Retreats
Clemson University
Operation: Military kids
OMG!...OMK! OMK : Family Resiliency Retreats
Since 2008 SC Operation Military Kids has supported seven
Family Resiliency Retreats, These retreats are designed specifically for
military families that have or have had a family member deployed . Family
Retreats have hosted grandparents raising grandchildren while their single parent
son or daughter is deployed., OIF and OEF military members and their families
and Wounded Warriors and their families.. Retreats are typically held in a tranquil
mountain or refreshing beach setting. Though some resiliency skills trainings are
held, families are given plenty of opportunity to participate in ―family‖ activities
of their choosing…. like making Ice cream sundaes.
Ingredients of Resiliency: 7 Crucial Cs Competence—Ability to know how to effectively handle situations
Confidence—Solid beliefs In one’s abilities
Connection— Close times to family, friends, school, work, and community that
produce strong values and prevent self destructive behavior
Character— Fundamental sense of right and wrong to ensure youth/(everyone) is
prepared to make wise choices, contribute to the world, and function as stable
adults.
Contribution—When youth (anyone) realizes the world is a better place because
they are in it and because of their contribution to it.
Coping—A wide repertoire of positive, adaptive coping strategies
Control— When youth (a person) realize they can control the outcomes of their
decisions and actions. (From: Dr. Ken Ginsburg in RSG! OMK Training and Resource Manual, 8th Edition)
Resiliency: The capacity to rise above adversity and
to forge lasting strengths in the struggle. It is the
means by which children and adults can rebound
from hardship and emerge as strong, healthy
individuals, able to lead gratifying lives, albeit with
some scars to show for their experiences.
Barbara Brown SC Military Liaison, OMK Director
115 N Harvin Street, 5th Floor, Sumter, SC, 29150
803-968-0388
Christina DeVoe, OMK Coordinator,
843-722-5940, ext 111
[email protected] www.sccyd4h.org/omk
OMK
Contact: Barbara A Brown, SC Military
Liaison, Clemson Institute for Economic
and Community Development,
115 N Harvin Street, 5th Fl., Sumter, SC,
29150
803-968-0388/[email protected]
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Yellow Ribbon Team -Army Soldiers returning from combat face unique challenges when they return home and
try to reintegrate into society. Things for them can never be the same, and much of what
they’ve seen will stay with them forever. Families, and especially children, are also affected
by the return of the Soldier. While it is wonderful to have our Soldiers home, learning how
we can help make their adjustment easier is important. On Thursday February 22, 2011 at
the Rock Hill Hall Chambers, a Soldier Reintegration Forum was sponsored by the City of
Rock Hill. It was an opportunity for people to learn how to help our Soldiers feel like they
are really home. The forum will also be rebroadcast on City of Rock Hill channel 19 and
CN2 TV. You can visit www.rockhillontv.com to view the current program schedule.
While using a slide presentation, the panel’s focus emphasized personal
experiences and affects on children and Soldiers in the workforce. While all service
members face challenges, the National Guard and Reserves face additional challenges
because generally they do not live near military facilities or have community supports in
place. There are approximately 800 military children in the Rock Hill area. Deployment
affects even the very young children. In addition to concern for their absent loved one,
children must cope with the stress that the remaining parent will naturally experience.
Part of the discussion centered on employers as well. Going to work as a civilian
can be challenging after a tour of duty in a combat zone. Returning Veterans may rely on
battle field skills that do not necessarily fit with the civilian way of doing business. In the
end, although there may be difficulties – they can be overcome and it is plain to see that the
City of Rock Hill is setting up that type of environment. Please remember these Service
members are the best trained in the world and their skill level in management, leadership,
problem solving and resolution are immeasurable. When an employer looks at the Veteran,
he can appreciate a person whose values are honesty, integrity, loyalty, duty, respect,
personal courage and selfless service.
This was the second event of this type by City of Rock Hill. This is probably the
most far reaching and innovative approach to reaching Soldiers and families in South
Carolina. Hats off to the City of Rock Hill. Many thanks to Max Watson and Lynn Garris,
City of Rock Hill Public Affairs, for their tremendous help. We were very appreciative that
the Assistant City Manager, Mr Jerry Shapiro, could attend as well.
Soldiers. Veterans. Families
Terry O’Connor Yellow Ribbon Coordinator
803-667-2075
Larry Crowe Yellow Ribbon Team
803-806-2111
SSG DeAnna Bizette Yellow Ribbon NCOIC
Date Event Unit
Start End Name Location Name
9-Apr-11 9-Apr-11 60 Day Brief Anderson, SC 2/263 ADA
9-Apr-11 9-Apr-11 Pre-
Deployment
Brief
Anderson, SC 716th
16-Apr-11 17-Apr-11 SRP McCrady
Training Center
4/118 IN
2011 Upcoming Events
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Survivor Outreach Services
S urvivor Outreach Services (SOS) has been in
effect for the SCARNG since 3 Aug 2009.
Survivor Outreach Services is designed to keep
our Survivors connected to the Army Family for as long
as they desire. We do this by holding support groups,
grief workshops, and annual Christmas events for our
Survivors. We also assist Survivors with applying for
benefits through the VA such as; grants, head stones,
educational benefits and other services. Survivor
Outreach Services utilizes other programs within Family
Programs to make our events successful, such as the
Military Family Life Consultants. These licensed
professionals help facilitate our trainings and offer
counseling support as needed. SOS has accomplished a
very time consuming task since January 2011. We have
identified the number of survivors in each county to
better assess the needs of our Survivors statewide. After
collecting this data, we have developed a plan to conduct
grief workshops in 4 other key areas around the state:
Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, Florence, and Charleston.
This minimizes travel for our Survivors to Columbia in
order to get to these support groups.
Working together-
Attending the Family Programs semi-annual
briefing allowed us to network with unfamiliar
organization to better improve SOS by getting the word
out on our services. Survivor Outreach Service
Coordinators will begin to attend the FRG leader
trainings and Retiree Briefings to explain the services
that SOS offers. We are excited about the plans we have
put in place to better services the Survivors in the State of
South Carolina. The National Guard SOS Coordinators
have established a great network with our SOS
counterparts serving the Active and Reserve component
Survivors. We host our events as a team to better service
all survivors in each of the Army components. With that
said, SOS is growing and the feedback from our
Survivors are being heard. We strive to make
this program as beneficial as possible for the Survivors
we serve and we will continue to keep our Families
connected to the Army Family for as long as they desire.
Ms. Elizabeth Carney SOS Coordinator
803-806-1565
“Never Forgotten...Never Alone” Mrs. Ashley Young SOS Coordinator
803-806-2959
IF YOU NEED HELP…
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Military One Source
Nutrition for Life, Fit for Life with Exercise, Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep, Health Care
Scams, and Raising a Healthy Eater interactive Webinars
Overcoming the Winter Blahs Moderated Chat
Weight Loss Toolkit
Managing Stress: Breathe CD
Sleep Better Now: 5 Weeks to Improving Your Sleep CD*
We hope this pre-packaged list of materials and services will help you refer Service members and
Families to Military OneSource through your own newsletters, on your Web sites, and at your events. For
more information on our calendar as well as past and future themes, please visit the Service Provider
Home Page - http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/ServiceProvidersGateway.aspx.
Greetings All,
The holidays are over and life has returned to normal. Those New Year resolutions to eat more
veggies and hit the gym may be slowing down. A lot of people slip back into the comfort of old habits
once the promise of the New Year begins to wear off. Fatigue, stress, the demands of daily life, and
cold weather can all contribute to poorer health. Military OneSource has the free, award-winning
resources to help you with the physical and emotional aspects of your health…be it getting a better
night’s sleep, eating right, maintaining proper nutrition, or just developing a common-sense work out
plan. Please click on http://www.militaryonesource.com/Portals/0/Content/Documents/Feb2011.pdf to
access a flyer featuring:
*2008 MarCom Awards Platinum and LACP Spotlight Awards Gold winner
The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil
LaTarsa R. Williams
Military OneSource
South Carolina MOS Joint Family
Support Program Consultant Cell: 803-873-8333
Fax: 803-806-4347
To request a Military OneSource representative at your event, visit http://jfsap.mhf.dod.mil/request or
call anytime 1-800-342-9647. Access online at www.militaryonesource.com
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Get...Stay Connected!
T he South Carolina National Guard and Family
Programs would like to invite you to get
connected with us on Facebook. Social media
is a growing alternative in sharing information and
every advantage to get the word out increases the
measures of success. On Facebook, you will find an
array of helpful information and links to services such
as, sexual assault assistance and prevention, suicide
prevention, financial aide, child care assistance, health
care information, community events, and so much
more! You are also welcome to share your event photos
and information that will benefit other Soldiers,
Families, and Veterans. We look forward to connecting
with you and extending the lines of communication into
the world wide web. Connecting with us is easy!
1. You must have a Facebook account of your
own. It is free to sign up.
2. In the search box simply type: SCNG
Family Programs
3. We are the Government Agency with the
green Palmetto tree
4. Click the ―Like‖ button and you’re now
apart of our Facebook family.
Get the latest updates on Facebook
Search “SCNG Family Programs”
WWW.Facebook.com
Email us at:
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Lights! Camera! Action!
Sherry Marsh, Rochelle Tindal, and Yvette Woodall at the
Family Programs Semi-Annual Meeting. Clarks Hill, SC 01
March 2011
Lieutenant Colonel Scott Joslin and his son Jesse Joslin
on the SCDNR/SCNG Youth Turkey Hunt at the
Cowden Plantation sponsored by Jarrett Rifles on
March 26th. Jesse Joslin harvested his first turkey on a
wonderful hunt with the South Carolina National
Guard.
Getting ready to prepare the Families of the 742nd. We are one!
Beulah Baptist Church, Columbia, SC
Ashley Young and Beth Carney, SOS Coordinators, at the
Family Programs Semi-Annual Event. Clark’s Hill, SC
1-3 March 2011.
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In Action
Dino Robinson, Family Readiness Support
Assistant 59th AVN, Clark’s Hill, SC 1-3
March 2011
Elliott Powell, Rochelle Tindal, and Michelle Sprouse taking a
break from all the hard work and training at the Family
Programs Semi-Annual Training in Clark’s Hill, SC on 1-3
March 2011.
Soldiers and their Family pause to learn about the services
offered through Military One Source after deployment. Rock
Hill, SC
Deer Hunt Sponsored by Jarrett Rifles and The Department of
Natural Resources. Aiken, SC.
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Meet Our Team Admin Team
SSG Steven Jackson
Administrative Assistant/
SGLI Coordinator
(803) 806-2889
SGT Ricardo Rivers Freedom Salute/ Supply
(803) 806-1054
SGT Sabreana Anderson
Budget Analyst
(803) 806-2666
SPC Bonita Patrick
Family Programs Assistant/
Multi-Media Illustrator
(803) 806-4400
SPC Felicia Thomas
Defense Travel System Clerk
(803) 806-1865
Family Assistance Specialists (FAS)
Sherry Marsh
Family Assistant Coordinator
803-667-2056
Rose Lemmons-Berry
Family Assistance Specialist
Rock Hill
803-606-8295
Nora Messick
Family Assistance Specialist
Clinton
864-387-9247
Tommy Myers
North Charleston
843-609-6580
843-670-4372
Elliott Powell
Family Assistance Specialist
Columbia
803-521-1037
T.C. Speaks
Family Assistance Specialist
Greenville
803-806-2615
864-387-9245
Steve Sinclair
Family Assistance Specialist
Union
803-806-2172
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Meet Our Team Jimmy Smithey
Family Assistance Specialist
Mullins
803-667-1012
803-806-1014
Debbie Wyckoff
Family Assistance Specialist
Camden
803-806-1325
Yvette Woodall
Family Assistance Specialist
Aiken
803-351-8721
Nancy Jordan
Family Assistance Specialist
Sumter
803-730-7754
Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSA)
Vacant
Senior Family Readiness
Support Assistant
Mona Johnson
Family Readiness Support Assistant
218th MEB
864-344-1315
Dennis "Dino" Robinson
Family Readiness Support Assistant
FRSA-59th AVN
803-806-2359
Rochelle Tindal
Family Readiness Support Assistant
FRSA- 59th Trp Cmd
803-806-2904
Michelle Sprouse
Family Readiness Support Assistant
228th TTSB
803-806-1200
Military & Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Kelly Earley
Military & Family Life Consultant
803-834-0013
Lisa Mustard
Military & Family Life Consultant
803-521-2206
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Meet Our Team Air Force Support
Terry DeLille
Airmen & Family Readiness
Program Manager
SCANG
803-647-8089
Melissa Mitrik
Yellow Ribbon Support
Specialist Coordinator
SCANG
803-583-3214
Tsgt Heather McNeil
Family Programs
Support Assistant
SCANG
803-583-8265