Patriots W2 5K Sumter SC

05/06/2026

Good Morning,

FYSA: We currently have a tentative opening comments speaker and a confirmed National Anthem live singer for 2027. Additionally, we will do something extra special for our 5 year anniversary similar to a ribbon cutting ceremony and more. Stay posted up!

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04/06/2026

📣Meet our June 2026 Veteran of the Month: MSgt. (Ret.) Roxann James!

MSgt. (Ret.) James answered the call to serve through the Women in the Air Force (WAF) program, beginning a military career that would span nearly two decades. From earning special assignments, to deploying overseas with the North Carolina Air National Guard, her story is one of pride, leadership, and service.

🔗Read more about MSgt. (Ret.) James' and why she was selected as our June Veteran of the Month: https://buff.ly/E8AdLam

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03/06/2026

Join us as we celebrate more than 100 AFJROTC cadets from Sumter, Florence, Orangeburg, and Richland County School Districts who have successfully completed the 2026 Morris College AFJROTC Cadet Leadership Course.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Garrick-Boykin Human Development Center Gym
Morris College
100 W. College Street, Sumter, SC 29150

These outstanding young leaders have demonstrated commitment, discipline, teamwork, and service throughout the course. We invite our community to join us in recognizing their achievements and celebrating the bright futures ahead of them.

Congratulations, cadets, on this significant accomplishment and thank you for your dedication to leadership and excellence!

02/06/2026

Thank you all for your unwavering support! This nomination would not have been possible without you and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

🏆 ATHENA Award Nominee Spotlight | Cheryl R. Moye

Veterans advocate. Community servant. Vice President of the AFA Swamp Fox Chapter #298. Two-time national Exceptional Service Award recipient.

Cheryl Moye has given decades of her life to serving others — from wounded warriors to the women coming up behind her.

She is one of four incredible women nominated for the 2026 ATHENA Women's Leadership Award — and the recipient will be announced and presented LIVE at SHE Shines on June 10.

Will you be in the room? 👀

💬 Comment SHINE below and we'll send you the link, or visit seeherempowered.info to grab your ticket today!

28/05/2026

2026 AFJROTC Sword of Excellence 1st Place (First-Ever)
Presenter: SMSgt (Ret) James Crawford
Winner: Lakewood High School Sumter, SC

Memorial Day photos of Lakewood's cadets taken by Cheryl R. Moye.

28/05/2026

Swamp Fox Clinches 2026 AFA State Teacher of the Year
Presenter: Swamp Fox Pres., Colonel (Ret) David "Bush" Hanson
Winner: Mr. Ben Johnson, Florence, SC
Air & Space Forces Association

28/05/2026

2026 Manning High School AFJROTC Cadet of the Year
Presenter: SMSgt (Ret) James Crawford, Swamp Fox Chapter
Winner: Cadet Major Noelle Benoit
Air & Space Forces Association

28/05/2026

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28/05/2026

First-ever Joint Sumter School District AFJROTC
2026 Cadet of the Year Awards Night
Presenter: SMSgt (Ret) James Crawford, Swamp Fox Chapter
Winners: Cadet Gabriel Grooms Crestwood High School
Cadet Vanessa Barahona-Barradas Sumter High School
Cadet Brandon Gerecke Lakewood High School
Air & Space Forces Association