N.C. Wesleyan alumna promoted

From Contributed Reports | April 20, 2012 - 9:49pm

Judith K. Boyd, history and English literature graduate of N.C. Wesleyan College and the University of North Carolina School of Law, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Cole enlists in U.S. Navy

From Contributed Reports | April 20, 2012 - 9:42pm

Margaret A. Cole recently enlisted in the Navy under the Delayed Entry Program.

Ross enlists in U.S. Navy

From Contributed Reports | April 20, 2012 - 9:42pm

Shanee C. Ross recently enlisted in the Navy under the Delayed Entry Program.

McKnight completes basic training

From Contributed Reports | April 20, 2012 - 9:41pm

Navy Seaman Apprentice Jonathan M. McKnight recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Taylor completes basic training

From Contributed Reports | April 20, 2012 - 9:41pm

Navy Seaman Apprentice Andre A. Taylor recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Hill completes basic training

From Contributed Reports | January 20, 2012 - 8:46pm

PFC Christian Blake Hill graduated Sept. 29 from Army basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Harrell completes basic training

From Contributed Reports | January 20, 2012 - 8:43pm

Army National Guard Pvt. Dustin Harrell has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C.

McCleary completes Air Force training

October 14, 2011 - 10:48pm

Air Force Reserve Airman Stuart A. McCleary has graduated from basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

Steward receives promotion

From Contributed Reports | October 14, 2011 - 10:30pm

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Navy Chief Petty Officer Marcus J. Steward was honored at a pinning ceremony Sept. 16 to mark his promotion to his current rank.

Kingsberry completes basic training

From Contributed Reports | October 14, 2011 - 10:28pm

Army Pfc. Rodney C. Kingsberry has graduated from basic training at Fort Sill, Okla.

Rocky Mount officer among top engineers

By Staff Sgt. Jessica Switzer | May 27, 2011 - 7:18pm

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — An Army officer from Rocky Mount has been recognized as one of the service’s best combat engineers.

Wesleyan celebrates anniversary of alumnus receiving Silver Star

Contributed to the Telegram | March 25, 2011 - 9:44pm

In recognition of National Criminal Justice Month, N.C. Wesleyan College is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Lt. Col.

Chaplain assistant bolsters morale, mission focus in Baghdad

By Tech. Sgt. Jason Lake | February 3, 2011 - 10:18pm

BAGHDAD — While the chapel staff here offers worship services and a seemingly endless supply of steaming hot coffee, there’s one thing that sets it apart from all the rest.

ECC instructor to be deployed to Air Force base

Contributed to the Telegram | January 19, 2011 - 7:10pm

Edgecombe Community College instructor and Army Reserve Chaplain Paul Tolbert is being deployed this month to be the Command Chaplain for the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.

849th Quartermaster Company returns home from Afghanistan

From Staff Reports | January 8, 2011 - 11:03pm

Local U.S. Army reservists are back in North Carolina after a year-long deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Southern Afghanistan.

Rosales receives Naval honors

Contributed to the Telegram | January 6, 2011 - 7:47pm

Petty Officer 3rd Class LaQuisha Rosales was named Sailor of the Day for Oct. 3 and received a letter of appreciation from Capt.

Dickerson completes basic training

Contributed to the Telegram | December 1, 2010 - 9:37pm

Air Force Airman Devonte A. Dickerson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

Owens graduates from leadership course

Contributed to the Telegram | December 1, 2010 - 9:34pm

Steven S. Owens graduated from the Army ROTC’s Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Wash.

Byant completes training

Contributed to the Telegram | December 1, 2010 - 8:59pm

Byant Graduates Army Pfc. Carvin M. Byant has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga.

Brown completes basic training

Contributed to the Telegram | December 1, 2010 - 8:58pm

Brown Graduates Navy Seaman Recruit Bradly Brown recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Illinois.

Air Force posts Flowers-Torres to island air base

By Ryan Mattox | October 15, 2010 - 6:44pm

LAJES FIELD, Azores, Portugal — Ever since it was created during the early years of the United States’ entry into World War II, the airfield on this small Atlantic island has been at an important crossroads.

Schroll graduates from basic training

Contributed to the Telegram | October 15, 2010 - 6:43pm

Navy Damage Control Fireman Recruit Jacob David Schroll graduated Oct. 8 from basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.

Hyman receives Air Force commission

Contributed to the Telegram | September 29, 2010 - 4:43pm

Jazmyn L. Hyman has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force after completing the Air Force ROTC program and graduating  from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro.

Deployed Rocky Mount soldier stays fit

By Sgt. David Dasilma | September 10, 2010 - 8:57pm

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq — When the French duo Daft Punk wrote its 2001 smash-hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” it couldn’t have had the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment in mind.

Moore completes Army combat training

August 20, 2010 - 3:08pm

Army Pfc. Aaron J. Moore has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C. The nine-week program included classroom and field training on the service’s mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, basic combat skills, weapons and marksmanship, chemical warfare, map reading, field tactics and basic first aid.