Sergeant First Class Frank Bell

Sergeant First Class Bell is originally from Orlando, Florida and enlisted into the United States army in 1985 after graduating from high school. After serving in the military for 22 years, he retired in October 2007 at Fort Jackson. SFC Bell started teaching JROTC at Blythewood Academy August 20, 2007 and joined the Bengal Battalion on 14 January 2008. He is married to the former Terri L. Buckner and they have three children 1 young lady and two young men, 21 year old Latoya, 17 year old Frank III, 13 year old Kendall, and a 5 year old grand daughter named Janiya. They currently reside in Columbia, SC and their two boys attend Richland District II schools.

Military Assignments

Sergeant First Class Bell has held a variety of assignments throughout his 22 years of service. His assignments include field artillery cannoneer, A Battery 1/14th FA Bn, and C Btry 3/19th FA Bn, Fort Polk, La; Senior Missile Handler, 21st USAFAD Corlu, Turkey; 4/5 FA Bn, Fort Riley, Ks; 3/41st FA Bn, Fort Stewart, Ga; 13th USAFAD, Kellinghusen, Germany; 5/41st FA Bn, Schweinfurt, Germany; B Btry 1/14th FA, Fort Hood, TX; United States Army Recruiting Command, Bradenton, Fl; C Btry 3/82nd FA Bn, Fort Hood, TX; C Btry 1/7th FA Bn, Schweinfurt, Germany; 2/307th FA Regt (TS) Fort Jackson, SC.

Military Awards

Sergeant First Class Bell’s awards and decorations include: Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal 3oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Good Conduct Medal 7/award, National Defense Service Medal 2 award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Kosovo Medal, NCO Development Ribbon with numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Nato Medal Valorous Unit Award, Combat Action Badge, Gold Recruiter’s Badge w/ three gold star and three sapphires, Driver’s Mechanic’s Badge.