Saluting our Heroes: The Service of Teaching
You probably remember some of your favorite teachers. Chances are, they probably remember you too. One teacher turned Staff Sergeant says he loves being able to give back to the students sitting in chairs he once sat in. Fox54 salutes SSG. Michael Hood.
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What does baseball and the military have in common? The answer: a soldier dedicated to being a mentor to others.
Do you remember when you first met your role model? For one soldier, it was seeing the servicemen & women of Fort Eisenhower growing up. Ever since, he’s made it his mission to serve our country and this community he calls home.
When you love your job, some things just come easy. For Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Loyd Huitt, that means serving his country and the people around him.
They commit to your safety everyday, but recently, three deputies with quick thinking and response stopped a dangerous incident from escalating.
FOX54 salutes a veteran who still exemplifies army values in a different way. He’s so beloved - this story comes from one of our viewers! Maj. Michael Daversa works at Evans High School, leading the JROTC program.
She's a Veteran serving Veterans, and now she’s one with a national award next to her name for that very dedication.
You probably remember some of your favorite teachers. Chances are, they probably remember you too. One teacher turned Staff Sergeant says he loves being able to give back to the students sitting in chairs he once sat in. Fox54 salutes SSG. Michael Hood.
You could call this soldier ‘Wonder Woman.’ She comes from a family of strong women, now raising some herself, while also being a leader in the US Army.
A soldier started his Army story wanting to better himself and give better to his family. Now, he wants to give back to others getting their start.
For some Augusta University Police Officers, quick thinking made a difference when time was working against them. Together, seven of them saved a life - earning an award for their response and teamwork.
They say "Birds of a feather flock together," and when most of your family is dedicated to service - some things just come naturally. That's the case for Sergeant First Class Christopher Robinson.
His army career has taken him all over the world. Now he’s back at Fort Gordon with a promotion and new training exercise for soldiers. This is the story of Joshua Kiernan - from pastor to sergeant.
Nearly two decades ago, a soldier got his start in the IT field without a computer to his name. Now, he’s gone from student to teacher - leading soldiers with the skills he’s gained since then.
It is National Hispanic Heritage Month! A soldier at Fort Gordon shows his pride through service - hoping to show that anything is possible.
For one soldier, serving his country is a first, but helping others isn’t. Private First Class Dong Min Lee saved a fellow soldier's life before they got on the battlefield.
A mother gave birth to her fourth child in a way she'd never done before: in a car. It was a first for some Harlem Firefighters too; they never delivered a baby. Both say they will never forget the experience.
Serving by faith and by heart: That’s Captain Tom Kelly. He works at a chaplain on Fort Gordon, but his journey there may not be one you’d expect.
First responders take an oath: serve and protect. A local deputy has dedicated his life to it, even jumping in off duty to help in a time of need. FOX54 salutes Richmond County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Byrnie Hardin.
For Drill Sergeant Roderica Simmons, representation is everything. Seeing it made a difference in her life, now she hopes to do the same for others.
He’s a soldier that helps in many ways: serving our country, the medical field, his family and the community around him. Most days, you’ll find Specialist Tristan Garza in the Eisenhower Army Medical Center.
A local. A Youth Challenge Academy graduate. Now, a soldier serving our country. This is the story of Specialist Billy Williams.
This soldier has a big promotion waiting for him and he says he’s ready to dedicate the next decade of his military career to it. Meet Sergeant Brandon T. Jones.
He’s a soldier committed to this country and saving the lives of those fighting for it. Staff Sergeant Sean Kelly serves as a combat medic at Fort Gordon. He says his faith and family inspire him to make a difference every day.
He’s a soldier that won’t take no for an answer. His name: Mark Schmitt. He overcame health challenges and rose to the rank of Sergeant Major.
A soldier says joining the army was not just a career path. It also meant doing something bigger for herself and her daughter. FOX54 salutes Private First Class Cynthia Serrano.
Deputy Keli Parrish is a hero in our community. Now, our nation’s capitol recognizes her father as a hero too.
When soldiers hear the term "going to the field", it usually means a training exercise in the woods. But for some lucky service members across the southeast, it meant training on the Carolina Panther's training camp field. USAA in partnership with the NFL
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Burke County Sheriff, Back the Blue, Saluting Our Heroes
Hannah Gay has over three years in law enforcement. Two of those years have been with the Burke County Sheriff's Department. As a child, most girls her age wanted to wear dresses and do girly things. "All the other little girls wanted to e ballerinas," Ga