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Wilcoxon Graduates, Receives Wings At Fort Rucker
September 30, 2013
WO1 Casey B. Wilcoxon, United States Army, completed the Initial Entry Rotary Wing Aviator Course and was graduated as a pilot from the US Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, AL.
His wife, Kelley, pinned his new wings onto his uniform in a ceremony on September 19, 2013. Mr. Wilcoxon has been in the Army for seven years, formerly as a UH 60 Blackhawk mechanic, having achieved the rank of Sergeant prior to being commissioned as a Warrant Officer.
Casey and Kelley (Parham) are 2006 graduates of Northview High School. They have two daughters, Kali and Kami. The Wilcoxons will be stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, where he will fly the UH 60 A/M Blackhawk helicopter.
Casey is the son of the late William B. Wilcoxon of Century and Erbie and Pamela Pritchett, also of Century and is the grandson of the late John Wilcoxon and Grace Wilcoxon of Century and James and Mildred Lambeth of Flomaton.
Pictured top: Casey Wilcoxon’s wife Kelley pins his new wings as daughter Kali looks on at Fort Rucker. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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21 Responses to “Wilcoxon Graduates, Receives Wings At Fort Rucker”
Anything good that happens in your life does not surprise me Casey. Congratulations, I know you are a good soldier, husband, and father. God bless you and family.
Congratulations Casey! May God continue to bless you and your family.
Casey we are so proud of all you have accomplished in such a short time. Thank you for serving our country. You are an Amazing son in law! We love you!
I am very PROUD and I know your Dad and Kim are as well.
Congratulations Casey!! I know Grace is so proud of you.
Great to read a story like this! This young man is truly a credit to his country and his community! Congratulations W01 Wilcoxon!
That’s my nephew!
Congratulations, Casey and Kelly. Y’all surely have God’s blessing.
It is good to see our young folks succeeding and doing well. Thank you, William, for posting the story.
Congratulations from the Kline family.
Praying for Gods continued blessings upon you and your family…I knew you would make it…
Thanks to all! I have an amazing family and group of friends. I could not have done it without you all!
CONGRATSS !!!!!
Congratualations Casey!! We are so PROUD of you! We love you!!
Congrats Casey!
Congratulations, Casey! It makes us all proud in Century to see one of our own to serve and do so well for himself. God bless you and your family and keep you safe.
Congratulations, Casey!
Casey, I’m so proud to call you my son! Congratulations for all of your accomplishments!
Congrats Casey! I know how proud your family and friends are for you. Way to go!
Congratulations Casey. Keep up the good work. Thank you for you’re service to our country. Love to both you and Kelley and the girls.
Ms. Becky
Congratulations, Casey. So proud for you. I remember when you were at Flomaton Elementary. Always such a great guy!!!! Wishing you the best……
Congrats buddy! Hopefully I’ll get to work with you one day. You’ll have a weather friend forsure!
Yay congrats (: