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2025-2026 Bill 5265 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5265

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A house RESOLUTION

To recognize and honor Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. 
Bohlman, upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of exemplary 
service, and to wish him continued success and happiness in all his future 
endeavors.

Whereas, it is 
altogether fitting and proper that the members of the House of Representatives 
of the State of South Carolina should pause in their deliberations to express 
their gratitude to Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. Bohlman, for his significant 
contributions to the United States Air Force, the South Carolina Air National 
Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, and the United States Air Force Chaplain 
Corps; and

Whereas, Colonel 
Bohlman is a graduate of the Community College of the Air Force, Liberty 
University, Columbia International University, and Erskine Seminary. He was 
ordained in 1996 and is endorsed by the Coalition of Spirit-Filled Churches; 
and

Whereas, in 1992 Chaplain 
Bohlman began his military career when he enlisted in the Air Force as a chaplain 
assistant. He earned his commission through the Air Force Reserve Chaplain 
Candidate Program in 1997. In 2000 he became a chaplain in the South Carolina 
Air National Guard, until 2018, when he transferred to the Georgia National 
Guard; and

Whereas, he held many 
positions in the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps, including Wing 
Chaplain at the 169th Fighter Wing, Chaplain at the 116th 
Air Control Wing, Staff Chaplain at the USAF Chaplain Corps College, Augmentee 
Chaplain Inspector with ACC and AMC, Staff Chaplain at USSOUTHCOM for the 
National Guard State Partnership Program, and Staff Chaplain for Joint Plans 
and Exercises at USAFE HQ; and

Whereas, when Colonel 
Brian L. Bohlman was assigned to Georgia Air National Guard Joint Force 
Headquarters, he served as the 139th Intelligence Squadron Chaplain 
and National Guard Assistant for the U.S. Air Forces Africa at Ramstein 
Airbase, Germany. In this role, he advised senior leaders on the National Guard 
State Partnership Program Chaplain Corps engagements, built interoperability 
with NATO and Allied Chaplains, and cared for the warrior's soul by providing 
and coordinating spiritual support for 50,200 Total Force Airmen, DoD 
civilians, and families; and 

Whereas, Chaplain 
Bohlman has supported five State Partnership Program engagements in South 
America and the Caribbean. He was deployed seven times and has ministered on 
every continent. In 2013, he was named the Air National Guard Chaplain of the 
Year; and 

Whereas, he is an ordained 
minister of Harvest Church in Lexington, and resides in West Columbia with his 
beloved wife, Shelley, and their daughter, MaryEllen; and 

Whereas, grateful for 
his many years of distinguished service, the members of the South Carolina 
House of Representatives take great pleasure in extending their best wishes to 
Colonel, Chaplain Brian L. Bohlman as he transitions to a well-deserved 
retirement and the leisurely, unhurried pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. Bohlman, 
upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of exemplary service, and 
wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. 
Bohlman.

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