Andres C. Hamilton Serving the United States

By: Shelia Mader

Andres (Andy) C. Hamilton is a native of Grand Ridge, Florida. He is a 2021 graduate of Sneads High School and a 2024 graduate of University of West Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from UWF.

Hamilton then enlisted in the United States Air Force in January 2025. He completed basic military training March 19, 2025 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He was then promoted to E-3. He is currently at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas in technical training for Aircraft Hydraulics Specialist.

Hamilton comes from a strong military and corrections background. Hamilton’s father is a federal corrections officer, and his mother is a registered nurse. One of this two grandfathers is a U. S. Army veteran, and the other one is a U.S. Air Force retired veteran. One grandmother is retired from LAPD and another grandma is a retired corrections lieutenant. He has an uncle who is a retired U. S. Air Force veteran and a cousin who is on active duty in the U. S. Air Force.

Hamilton, along with his family have served our country well. Thank you from the publisher and staff of the Jackson County Times.