South Carolina S 667: National Guard Day

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2025-2026 Bill 667 Text of Previous Version (May. 08, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 667

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE MAY 8, 2025, AS "NATIONAL GUARD DAY" IN 
SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY SACRIFICES AND VALUABLE 
CONTRIBUTIONS THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD MAKES TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM, 
DEMOCRACY, AND SECURITY OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

Whereas, in 1999, 
Congress began designating May as National Military Appreciation Month in order 
to recognize the fact that the freedom and security that United States citizens 
enjoy today are results of the vigilant commitment of the United States Armed 
Forces to preserving freedom and security; and

Whereas, it is 
appropriate to promote national awareness of the sacrifices that members of the 
United States Armed Forces have made in the past and continue to make every day 
in order to support the Constitution and to preserve the freedoms and liberties 
that enrich the nation; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina National Guard is a community-based military organization that 
primarily serves the governor and citizens of South Carolina. It also serves 
abroad in support of national defense. Currently, the South Carolina Army 
National Guard (SCARNG) has more than nine thousand two hundred soldiers, and 
the South Carolina Air National Guard (SCANG) has more than one thousand three 
hundred airmen; and

Whereas, a few 
dedicated patriots are distinguished each year for their exemplary character 
and service. The 2025 award winners for the South Carolina Air National Guard 
are Airman of the Year, Senior Airman Mario Villalta; Non-Commissioned Officer 
of the Year, Technical Sergeant David Viers; Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of 
the Year, Senior Master Sergeant Courtney Polnicky; First Sergeant of the Year, 
Master Sergeant Gary Ballier; Officer of the Year, Captain Daniel Weipert; and 
Barbara Livingston SCANG Family of the Year, Colonel Michael Dunkin & 
Family; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Army National Guard hosts an annual contest, the Best Warrior 
Competition, where individuals are evaluated based upon their combat soldier 
skills, including land navigation, physical fitness, and marksmanship, and 
challenges, including a road march and a series of knowledge-based questions. 
This year's winners are Soldier of the Year, Specialist Micah Grover; 
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Sergeant Noah Boggs; and Warrant Officer 
of the Year, Chief Warrant Officer Two Richard Miller; and

Whereas, Army Guard 
awards are also granted for meritorious service, and the 2025 award winners are 
Captain Evan Borrelli, who was presented with the Major General Dozier Award; 
Staff Sergeant Nicolas Long, who was granted the Director's 54 Award; and Staff 
Sergeant Ronald McCoon and Family, who were bestowed the Barbara Livingston 
SCARNG Family of the Year; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina General Assembly is extremely grateful for the service of the members 
of the South Carolina National Guard to protect the citizens and traditional 
values of this nation and deeply honor the memory of the eighteen soldiers in 
the South Carolina National Guard who have paid the ultimate price in support 
of combat operations since September 11, 2001. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize May 8, 
2025, as "National Guard Day" in South Carolina and recognize and honor the 
many sacrifices and valuable contributions that the South Carolina National 
Guard makes to protect the freedom, democracy, and security of our State and 
nation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Adjutant General for South Carolina, U.S. Army Major 
General Robin Stilwell.

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