Beaufort’s Michael Holmes, 62, joined the United States Army in 1979 while attending Beaufort High School. After graduation in 1980, he attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson and then specialized as a mechanic. He first served at Fort Stewart and then at Kaiserslautern, Germany for three years before returning to duty at Fort Knox, Ken. He then returned to duty at Fulda, Germany for another three years before returning to Beaufort and separating. He’s worked as a mechanic locally for many years. He and his wife, Sarah, just celebrated 41 years together.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
