Tameika Dawkins, born in Charleston, was raised in Nea Makri, Greece, by her naval parents. Her family resided in the Greek fishing town for two terms, over seven years, until the communications tower's collapse led to the base's permanent closure. As an actress, Tameika spent time in Columbia, SC, with her grandfather, a retired Master Sergeant in the USA Air Force, mastering the art of country classics. Influenced in California by six uncles and an aunt, all of whom served in the Armed Forces ...