Happy 15th Birthday JSD!
JSD successful in efforts to support legislation in support of Medal of Honor Recipients: H4839
This Act amends section 12-37-220,code of laws of SC, 1976, relating to property tax exemptions, so as to clarify that the property tax exemptions for recipients of the Medal of Honor and Prisoners of War in certain conflicts applies to Medal of Honor recipients regardless of when the Medal of Honor was awarded or the conflict involved. (link to act)
September 2008
263d AAMDC awards Order of Saint Barbara to Joey R. Preston:
Preston honored for years of dedicated “Above and Beyond” Service
(click here for story and photos)
June 21, 2008 Drill
May 17, 2008 Drill
March 8, 2008: Annual Dining Out
Photo by John Powell Photography
| During the May 2008 Dining Out, the 12th Legal Services Organization (12th LSO), in recognition of its 50th Anniversary as a command in the United States Army Reserves, inducted its first honorees into the 12th LSO Alumni Hall of Fame. The 12th LSO honored BG Eugene Powell, Deputy Commander, Joint Services Detachment, SC Military Department, as its first officer inductee. Colonel Daniel Shearouse (left), Clerk of the South Carolina Supreme Court and former commander of the 12th LSO, presented the award to BG Powell. Then Colonel Powell served as the commander of the 12th Military Law Center (now the 12th LSO) from 1986 – 1990. US Forces Command awarded him the Legion of Merit for his services. BG Powell retired from 35 years active and reserve service in the Army. He served active tours during the Vietnam era and Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. |
February 26, 2008
SC House Resolution recognizes the Joint Services Detachment of the South Carolina Military Department upon the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its operation, and to express gratitude for the service its participants provide to the citizens of South Carolina.
Read the full text of the Resolution: http://www.scstatehouse.net/sess117_2007-2008/bills/4749.htm |
February 2008 Drill
Service Ribbons presented:
CG Lester & General Grimball |
CG Lester & General Powell |
CG Lester & LTC Scott |
CG Lester & General Mullis |
CG Lester & General Green |
CG Lester & Colonel Lott |
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CG Lester, General Valentino & LTC Rhodes |
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JSD Drill, February 16, 2008
General Odom administers SCSG Oath of Office to Colonel Lott with CG Lester |
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New member:
Colonel Dr. William Jones |
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