Beaufort’s Conrad Alston, 64, joined the South Carolina Army National Guard here in Beaufort in 1979. After Basic Training at Fort Knox, he trained as a cavalry scout and for military police duties. He was mobilized for state duties, including for Hurricane Matthews. He served two years of security duty at Shaw Air Force Base before being mobilized for one year in Afghanistan where he handled convoy operations, force protection and quick reaction duties before returning to Beaufort. In 2017 he was sent for a year to Guantanamo Bay as a Military Policeman. He retired in 2019 as a Sergeant First Class. When not activated, he worked for Beaufort County Public Works Department for 34 years.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
