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More than 70 years after he died fighting for his country, a soldier from SC returned home Chris Lavender, Herald-Journal
For more than 70 years, it was unknown by family where Cpl. Ralph Boughman s remains were located after he was killed in the Korean War fighting for his country in 1950.
Boughman, of Union, joined the U.S. Army in August 1948 at Fort Jackson in Columbia, inspired by his brothers military service in World War II. He was 19.
His journey had just begun. After finishing basic training, he was transferred to Fort Lawton in Seattle, Washington, and then to Japan for a year before heading to Korea.
For more than 70 years, it was unknown by family where Cpl. Ralph Boughman s remains were located after he was killed in the Korean War fighting for his country in 1950.
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By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs / Published May 12, 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)
The Department of the Air Force announced the winners recently of the 2020 Air Force Diversity and Inclusion awards, including the first Goldfein–Wright Inclusive Leadership award.
The awards recognize Airmen, Guardians and organizations that go above and beyond in operational, innovational and inclusive leadership achievements in three categories: command team, team and individual.
“It’s important to recognize the impact each Airman and Guardian can have in promoting a more inclusive Department of the Air Force,” said Acting Secretary of the Air Force
John P. Roth. “Embracing diversity strengthens our ability to accomplish the mission by attracting and retaining the best talent from a variety of backgrounds.”