Top Family, volunteers honored

By Nathan ClinebelleApril 25, 2024

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1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Mark Huhtanen, Fort Jackson's deputy commanding officer, speaks during the Fort Jackson Family and Volunteer of the Year Ceremony held April 18, 2024 at the 1917 Club on post. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Family of Lt. Col. Anthony Messenger, Fort Jackson's Family of the Year, pose with Col. Mark Huhtanen, deputy commanding officer, and Post Command Sgt. Maj. Erick Ochs after being named the top Family on Fort Jackson, April 18. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Marilynn Bailey, Fort Jackson volunteer coordinator, speaks during the 2024 Family and Volunteer of the Year Ceremony held April 18, 2024 in the 1917 Club on post. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL

On April 18, the Fort Jackson community, in a ceremony hosted by Fort Jackson Army Community Service, recognized several individuals and families that go above and beyond in volunteering their time and skills on and off the installation. These Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members embody selfless service, and we cannot thank them enough for their efforts to make the lives of those around them better.

While everyone nominated is extremely deserving of our recognition and gratitude, the winners of Volunteer and Family of the year are:

Active Duty Volunteer of the Year - Sgt. Cody Gibbons, 165th Infantry Brigade

Civilian Volunteer of the Year - Sharon Brown Draper-Pierre, USA-Institute for Religious Leadership

Family Member Volunteer of the Year - Molly Parisher, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment

Family of the Year - The Messengers, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment