28 years of service — BG David Jenkins retires from SC National Guard

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The SC National Guard held a retirement ceremony for Brigadier General David Jenkins Saturday morning.

BG Jenkins has served in the SC National Guard for 28 years.

His past assignments include:

• serving as the Signal Officer for the 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment
• Operations Officer (S3) for the 218th Regiment
• Deputy Director of Communications (J6) for the Joint Forces Headquarters
• Chief of Staff for the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command

Most recently, BG Jenkins served as the Chief Information Officer and Director of Communications (G/J6). He deployed to Afghanistan in 2004 and over the past 15 years, he has responded to numerous state Defense Support to Civil Authorities missions to include hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters and exercises.

BG Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from S.C. State University, a Master degree in International Business (Exec. MBA) from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH, and a Master in Strategic Studies from the Army’s Senior Staff College in Carlisle, VA. BG Jenkins’ formal military education includes the Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, Command and General Staff Officer School, the Advanced Joint Staff College (AJPME), and the U.S. Army War College.

BG Jenkins has received numerous military awards and honors during his distinguished career including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Achievement Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and Army Service Ribbon.

According to the SC National Guard’s official website, in his civilian career, BG Jenkins works for Lexmark International where he serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Operations and Technical Delivery. He is married to his wife Dionne of 18-years and has three children — Dillon, Sydney, and Aubrey.