Monticello Live

 Do you need help in filing a claim with the Veteran’s Administration for SC Disability Compensation, NSC Pension, Health Care ? The Drew County Veteran’s Service Office provides this service to veterans.

We also assist families of deceased veterans in requesting headstones and related memorials,also outreach services for V.A. Educational Programs, V.A. Guaranteed Loan Eligibility Certificates. Our office hours are 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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Private First Class Kenneth Kevin Trotter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Trotter of Wilmar, AR, has completed entry level training for the United States Marine Corps.

His graduation of boot camp for the USMC was on January 8, 2010. This accomplishment began for him on November 2008 when he weighed in at 320 lbs. He then talked to his first Marine Corps recruiter and learned that to leave for boot camp he must weigh 190Ibs or less. At this point he started his dieting and exercise regiment that brought him to the weight of 190 lbs by April 2009 when he signed up.

October 13 2009 began his thirteen week training were he was trained in Martial arts, expert marksmanship, customs and curtsies, first aid, drill, and he overcame the crucible. Now that he is a fully qualified United States Marine his next step will be Marine Corps Combat training on Camp Pendleton CA. After he completes that training he will report to Pensacola, Fl to complete his training as a Combat Photographic Specialist.

Jackie Sharp, of Monticello, received his 2nd and 3rd award of the Purple Heart, and also received the Combat Action Badge, at a Purple Heart Ceremony, late last month.

PVT Sharp was assigned to Bravo Company, 70th Engineer Battalion, serving as a Combat Engineer in Afghanistan.

While on route clearance missions, on June 5th, and then again on July 21,2007,  his vehicle was struck by improvised explosiv devices, which casued Private Sharp’s combat injuries.

Jackie is the son of the late Donald Sharp and Debra Sharp.

His mother, Debra, and his grandmother, Dorothy Sharp, attended the ceremony, which was held in San Antonio, TX.

PVT Sharp’s first Purple Heart was awared on March 18, 2008.  Click here for that photo and information on that honorary award.

Jackie’s many family members and friends wish to express their support for Jackie, and the example that he has set, as well as appreciating the sacrifice that he has made, while serving his Country.

PVT Jackie Lee Sharp, of Monticello, received the “Purple Heart” medal for service to his country, on March 18, by a Two Star General.

Jackie is the son of Debbie Sharp and the late Donald Sharp.

He is serving in Afghanistan with company BCO 70th EN BN 1st Battalion Bagram Airfield, and received injuries when his tank was destroyed.  He is currently hospitalized in Germany.

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The Arkansas National Guard Delta Company 39th Brigade Support Battalion will be leaving during the next few days, to be stationed in Shelby, Mississippi, before being deployed to duty in Iraq.

The total planned time of deployment is set to be one year, which will begin upon their arrival at the base in Mississippi.

 The unit will leaving at different times beginning with the first group departing later this week, with the final departure expected to leave on January 8.

Keep checking back here on MonticelloLive.com for updates as they become available.