Sgt. William “Rambo” Bonds Honored as Employee of the Month

Recognition given by Wilkinson Prison

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C.E.R.T. Sgt. William "Rambo" Bonds

WOODVILLE, Miss. – Wilkinson County Correctional Facility (WCCF) recently honored a member of its Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT).

C.E.R.T. Sgt. William V. “Rambo” Bonds was named Employee of the Month for March for his exemplary work in maintaining control and a peaceful environment among the prison population.

“Sgt. Bonds is an exceptional employee with a great work ethic,” said Warden Scott Middlebrooks. “We’re really proud of the work he’s doing with C.E.R.T. He is a vital member of the team.”

Bonds said, “I’m really, really honored. It’s the first time ever that I received a commendation from a company I worked for. I can’t say enough about how grateful I am. It means a lot to me and my team. It’s really great and I’m humbled by it.”

Captain Phil Taylor, Bonds’ supervisor, said, “This recognition couldn’t have been awarded to a better man at a better time. Sgt. Bonds has been a major factor in the success of our daily operations. His military experience has prepared him for this job.”

As a member of the C.E.R.T. team, Bonds is in his element, Taylor said.

Born and raised in Natchez, Bonds is a resident of Franklin County. He graduated from Amite County High School in 1999. Bonds said he was in the eighth grade when his classmates began calling him Rambo.

Bonds served as a member of the Army National Guard. He did tours in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Bonds said his wife, Cheryl, was elated to hear about his recognition. “Baby, that’s great,” she said. “You really earned it. It’s awesome. I’m so proud of you.”

Bonds and Cheryl have two children: Michela and Layden.

WCCF, which houses more than 900 male offenders, is managed by Management & Training Corporation or MTC of Utah.