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<p>Beaufort’s Kevin Bush, 57, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1983 in Dysart, Pa. After Boot camp at Parris Island, he trained in Air Traffic Control Maintenance and was assigned to Okinawa, where he deployed to the Philippines, Korea and Japan. He next served at MCAS New River both as part of the Air Station and in a deployable unit. Thereafter he served at NAS Willow Grove deploying to Fla., Va., and elsewhere with the Reserves. He was promoted to Warrant Officer there. His next duty was at MCAS Beaufort, first deploying overseas and stateside and then as Air Traffic Control Maintenance Officer for the Air Station. He retired in 2003 as a Warrant Officer – 2 with 20 years of service. He then joined the Beaufort County Sheriff as a Deputy, serving for 18 years.</p>
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<p><em>– Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 9. For nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.</em></p>
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