From good friends to the high ranks. On this Veterans Day, we’re taking a look back at US Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan and US Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Louis Mitchell’s journey, which began right here in the Holy City.
The two grew up together in West Ashley, where they played basketball, football, and rode bikes around their neighborhood. Get this at 14, the duo teamed up to start a lawn-mowing business.
The two motivated each other, excelled in school, attended Clemson together, and when they each landed in the armed forces, climbed to the highest ranks — becoming two of the fewer than 25 African American general and flag-grade officers in their respective branches. Both have served their country for more than three decades.
From West Ashley to the high ranks, they’ve made the Holy City proud. Learn more about their story and where they are today.
