General Turner is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

General Turner earned his commissioning into the Army as an infantry officer through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at South Carolina State University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music. While attending the U.S. Army War College, he earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University, Penn. Throughout an illustrious military career characterized by 35 years of honorable and selfless service to our nation, General Turner worked in and led an array of strategic-level organizations.

He was the Chief of Staff for and served as the principal advisor to the commander and deputy commander, United States Strategic Command, directed the activities of the command staff by developing and implementing policies and procedures in support of the command’s missions. He chaired numerous boards, oversaw the command corporate process, and served as director of the commander’s staff.

Additionally, General Turner was Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Va. Other previous assignments include serving as Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson, Ft. Jackson, S.C.; assistant Chief of Staff, C-3, Coalition Forces Land Component Command, Camp Doha, Kuwait; assistant Division Commander (Operations), 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; and Chief, House Legislative Liaison Division, Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. General Turner’s combat experiences include a combat jump into Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE; a deployment during Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM; and most recently, deployments in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. Among his many awards and decorations, General Turner has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters.

Abraham J. TurnerMajor General (Retired)

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2011 Homecoming ActivitiesSunday, October 2nd5:00 p.m.FellowshipLocation: Fine Arts Center

Monday, October3rd5:00 p.m.Melt Down/Inflatables/DJLocation: Hugine Suites

Tuesday, October 4th7:00 p.m.Comedy ShowLocation: S-H-M Memorial Center

Wednesday, October 5th7:00 p.m.Residential Hall Step ShowLocation: S-H-M Memorial Center

Thursday, October 6th7:30 p.m.Coronation of Miss SC State UniversityLocation: S-H-M Memorial Center

10:00 p.m.Late Night BreakfastLocation: Washington Dining Hall

Friday, October 7th12:00 p.m.DJ in CaféLocation: Washington Dining Hall

4:00 p.m.Pep RallyLocation: KWG Student Center Plaza

4:00 p.m.Class Reunion Registration Location: KWG Student Center Courtyard

4:00 p.m.Alumni Fish FryLocation: KWG Student Center Plaza

5:00 p.m.SCSUNAA Calendar UnveilingLocation: Fine Arts Center

6:00 p.m.SC State vs. Savannah State Volleyball GameLocation: Dukes Gymnasium

6:00 p.m.I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium Exhibit OpeningLocation: I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium

7:00 p.m.Homecoming ConcertLocation: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium

Saturday, October 8th9:30 a.m.Homecoming ParadeLocation: Edisto Gardens to SC State Campus

12:00 p.m.Class Reunion TailgateLocation: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium/Alumni Office Tent

1:30 p.m.SC State vs. North Carolina Central University Football GameLocation: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium

7:00 p.m.Greek Step ShowLocation: Oliver C. Dawson Stadium

9:00 p.m.Alumni PartyLocation: S-H-M Memorial Center

Sunday, October 9th8:00 a.m.Alumni Farewell BreakfastLocation: Washington Dining Hall

For information, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (803) 536-8946.*Activities are subject to change without notice.