Beaufort’s Regina Smith-Jefferson, 57, joined the United States Army in Brooklyn in 1985. After Basic Training at Fort Dix and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Jackson, she was assigned as an administrative specialist at the Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Her next assignment took her to Korea followed by a three-year tour at Fort Belvoir, Va., where she was the Executive Secretary for the Base Commander.
During Desert Shield/Storm she deployed to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. She returned to Fort Bragg, N.C., and was separated in 1991. She came to Beaufort and used the GI Bill to first earn an Associate Degree in computer technology at TCL and then a BS in Management Information Systems at MCAS Beaufort. She then joined the Civil Service and has continued to work at Parris Island for 30 years. She is married to Army veteran, Carl Jefferson, and she is the First Vice-Commander of American Legion Beaufort Post 207.
Compiled by John Chubb, American Legion Post 207. For Veteran Of The Week nominations, contact jechubb1@gmail.com.
