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Fort Stewart soldier receives helmet that saved his life
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Staff Sgt. Thalamus Lewis poses with the helmet that saved his life in Afghanistan in 2012. The helmet was returned to him during a ceremony Tuesday on Fort Belvoir, Va. - photo by Photo by Cailtin Kenney
Cailtin Kenney
Updated: Apr 23, 2016, 9:11 PM
Published: Apr 23, 2016, 9:15 PM
FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Staff Sgt. Thalamus Lewis did not know what hit him, but it was close. Too close. On Oct. 4, 2012, in eastern Afghanistan, Lewis, a combat engineer, was with 41st Engineer Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, of Fort Riley, Kansas, when he was struck in the helmet by a bullet during a firefight as he and other soldiers were clearing a route during a dismounted patrol.
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Rahn completes basic training
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Coastal Courier
Updated: Apr 17, 2018, 1:08 PM
Published: Apr 17, 2018, 1:15 PM

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron C. Rahn graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Rahn is the son of Angel Smith of Midway and a 2017 graduate of Liberty County High School in Midway.

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