Former Capt. Thomas McElveen took the leadership skills he learned during his time in service and used them to create a successful career. McElveen earned a commission upon graduating as a Distinguished Air Force Graduate from The Citadel, Charleston, , in 1968. From there he went on to graduate law school and entered the Air Force in 1972, as a first lieutenant. McElveen is now in his 15th year as the Mayor of Sumter, , where he oversees a $60 million budget and more than 600 employees.

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