Latest news with #SalutetoService
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Salute to Service: Alvin Jenkins
(WJBF) – Not only did we have the honor of speaking with this month's Salute to Service Honoree Alvin Jenkins, we got to surprise him too. Alvin Jenkins was giving out awards at an event at Academy of Richmond County, but what he didn't know was that he would be receiving an award as well. 'I've served for 20 years and four days,' said Jenkins. 'I actually served 10 years in the Air Force first and then I transitioned to become a warrant officer in the Army before that program came back to the Air Force.' The lessons that Jenkins learned while serving has stayed with him. 'Loyalty, discipline, but most importantly, service, it is important to serve,' he said. 'I saw so many people doing things that they probably shouldn't be doing because it belonged to somebody else to do, but they did it because it needed to be done, and that attention to detail, dedication to excellence, I just try to embody.' After serving his country, Jenkins wanted to serve his community by helping others, whether it coaching, teaching or ROTC. 'Every time you go from one place to another, it's your job to make that place better when you leave it, so when we got to Augusta in 2009 we just wanted to get involved. Our kids were at Langford Middle, we wanted to get involved, that's where I started my track and field, went to Warner Robbins, Ga., started doing track and field there. When we got back here, I worked at Fort Gordon for a while but then that calling to serve brought me back to ROTC which is something I always wanted to do, and then along that same time frame I got ordained as a minister, so I'm currently preaching in Waynesboro, Ga. and I work here, I go to school and I do all sorts of things, just trying to help the community. I also volunteer at the Augusta Dream Center as well.' Jenkins loves giving back and his students, and when he found out he was receiving the Salute to Service award, it meant a lot to him. 'It's just a confirmation that you're doing the right thing, a lot of times it's not always perfect, sometimes you're going to make people feel a certain type of way by the way that you conduct your business, but to know that people appreciate you and recognize the work that you're doing is really good,' he said. And he's thankful for those that helped make him the man he is today. 'I got to thank God, I got to thank my wife who actually works here at the school as well, my children, my church, and I want to thank the community because if you're a part of an organism, you should have some type of symbiotic presence with that organism and if I'm here in Augusta, I got to be a part of Augusta and what makes Augusta great, and I hope what we do here help set the seeds to make future leaders, future citizens great and continue to increase the CSRA.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
20-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Clearwave Fiber Kicks Off ‘Salute to Service' Campaign for Second Year to Thank and Honor U.S. Armed Forces and First Responders
Pooler, GA, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearwave Fiber, a leading provider of 100% Fiber Internet, proudly launched its Salute to Service initiative in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. The program honors and thanks active and former military personnel, as well as first responders, across the communities the company serves. 'At Clearwave Fiber, we deeply value the contributions of our active and former military personnel, and first responders stationed all over the country,' said Shelley Hallier, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Clearwave Fiber. 'Many of our team members and their families have served or currently serve in these crucial roles. The Salute to Service initiative underscores our gratitude for their dedication and sacrifices.' Throughout May, Clearwave Fiber has been observing Military Appreciation Month with a series of events across its service areas, including appreciation meals for local first responders. Additionally, the company has been sharing tributes on social media about the family members of Clearwave Fiber associates who have served or are currently serving in the military. As the culmination of its Salute to Service initiative, Clearwave Fiber will make a charitable donation on behalf of its associates to the Folds of Honor Foundation. This organization provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled military and first responders. Clearwave Fiber hopes that its Salute to Service initiative, in its second year, will inspire others to join in recognizing and supporting our armed forces and first responders not only during Military Appreciation Month but also in the days ahead. ABOUT CLEARWAVE FIBER Clearwave Fiber is an Internet service provider that operates a Fiber network serving communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. With an emphasis on exceptional customer care and community engagement, the fast-growing company delivers advanced telecommunications solutions, providing Fiber to business, enterprise and residential customers in Georgia, Florida, Illinois, and Kansas. Committed to deploying 100% Fiber Internet service to 500,000 homes and businesses across the country by 2026, Clearwave Fiber employs more than 300 and is based in Savannah, Ga. Learn more at and YouTube. Attachments Rozanne Witherow Clearwave Fiber 8169358577 [email protected]
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clearwave Fiber Kicks Off ‘Salute to Service' Campaign for Second Year to Thank and Honor U.S. Armed Forces and First Responders
Clearwave Fiber Salute to Service Clearwave Fiber Salute to Service Pooler, GA, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearwave Fiber, a leading provider of 100% Fiber Internet, proudly launched its Salute to Service initiative in recognition of Military Appreciation Month. The program honors and thanks active and former military personnel, as well as first responders, across the communities the company serves. "At Clearwave Fiber, we deeply value the contributions of our active and former military personnel, and first responders stationed all over the country," said Shelley Hallier, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Clearwave Fiber. "Many of our team members and their families have served or currently serve in these crucial roles. The Salute to Service initiative underscores our gratitude for their dedication and sacrifices." Throughout May, Clearwave Fiber has been observing Military Appreciation Month with a series of events across its service areas, including appreciation meals for local first responders. Additionally, the company has been sharing tributes on social media about the family members of Clearwave Fiber associates who have served or are currently serving in the military. As the culmination of its Salute to Service initiative, Clearwave Fiber will make a charitable donation on behalf of its associates to the Folds of Honor Foundation. This organization provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of America's fallen or disabled military and first responders. Clearwave Fiber hopes that its Salute to Service initiative, in its second year, will inspire others to join in recognizing and supporting our armed forces and first responders not only during Military Appreciation Month but also in the days ahead. ABOUT CLEARWAVE FIBER Clearwave Fiber is an Internet service provider that operates a Fiber network serving communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. With an emphasis on exceptional customer care and community engagement, the fast-growing company delivers advanced telecommunications solutions, providing Fiber to business, enterprise and residential customers in Georgia, Florida, Illinois, and Kansas. Committed to deploying 100% Fiber Internet service to 500,000 homes and businesses across the country by 2026, Clearwave Fiber employs more than 300 and is based in Savannah, Ga. Learn more at Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. Attachments Clearwave Fiber Salute to Service Clearwave Fiber Salute to Service CONTACT: Rozanne Witherow Clearwave Fiber 8169358577
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tennessee football announces Checker Neyland game for 2025 season
Tennessee football will hold its Checker Neyland game against Georgia on Sept. 13 at Neyland Stadium in its SEC opener, UT announced. Former UT star defensive lineman John Henderson also will be honored at the Georgia game as a College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Advertisement Checker Neyland showcases UT's checkerboard pattern across the stadium by utilizing the sections in a strategic manner. Fans are assigned either orange or white based on their seat location. Fans can find which color to wear at It will be the fifth straight season UT holds a Checker Neyland game following a four-year hiatus. It is the ninth Checker Neyland game at UT. The Vols are 4-4 in the eight previous Checker Neyland games with three of the wins coming against Florida. They are 3-1 in coach Josh Heupel's tenure in such games. The first four Checker Neyland games were under coach Butch Jones. UT did not hold a Checker Neyland game during Jeremy Pruitt's tenure. UT opens the 2025 season against Syracuse on Aug. 30 (noon ET, ABC) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. When is Tennessee homecoming 2025 and Senior Day? UT also announced that 2025 homecoming game will be Nov. 15 when the Vols host New Mexico State. It will be the first meeting between the programs. Advertisement That New Mexico State game will also serve as the Salute to Service, when UT honors service members, veterans and their families. Veterans Day is Nov. 11, earlier that week. Tennessee's game against Arkansas on Oct. 11 will be part of Champions Weekend, when past teams and athletes who won SEC and NCAA titles celebrate anniversaries. The Vols will celebrate senior day at their game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 29. Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at Advertisement Get the latest news and insight on SEC football by subscribing to the SEC Unfiltered newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Tennessee football announces Checker Neyland game for 2025 season
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee football announces 2025 Checker Neyland game at Neyland Stadium
Tennessee football announces 2025 Checker Neyland game at Neyland Stadium 2025 will mark the fifth football season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. He has compiled a 37-15 (20-12 SEC) record since 2021. The Vols will kick off their 2025 campaign against Syracuse on Aug. 30. Kick off between the Vols and Orange is slated for noon EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. ABC will televise the season opener. Tennessee's first home game at Neyland Stadium will take place Sept. 6 versus East Tennessee State. The Vols' first SEC contest is scheduled for Sept. 13 against Georgia at Neyland Stadium. The Vols will also host UAB, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico State and Vanderbilt in 2025. Tennessee will travel to Mississippi State, Alabama, Kentucky and Florida. On Wednesday, Tennessee announced football game designations for the 2025 season. 2025 Tennessee football game designations Sept. 13 versus Georgia – Checker Neyland presented by Pilot, John Henderson NFF Hall of Fame Salute Oct. 11 versus Arkansas – Champions weekend presented by Pilot Nov. 15 versus New Mexico State – Homecoming, Salute to Service Nov. 29 versus Vanderbilt – Senior day Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
