Wartime U.S. flag becomes part of S.C. State Guard history
2021-07-19
Flag flew in combat during World War II By W. Thomas Smith Jr. A 76-year-old battle-worn United States flag was presented to the S.C. StateContinue Reading
Tractor supply celebrates service members
2021-07-01
Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is getting an extra boost from Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, this Fourth ofContinue Reading
S.C. Military Support Foundation honors Sheriff
2021-05-21
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored by the South Carolina Military Support Foundation (SCMSF), Thurs., May 20, for beingContinue Reading
Fisher House seeks support during Midlands Gives Campaign
2021-04-30
Midlands Gives is an excellent way for members of the community to support many non-profits and help supply services and opportunities for our citizens. SpecialContinue Reading
Fort Jackson sends trainees home for the holidays to certain locations
2020-12-12
Thousands of trainees and soldiers will head home forthe holidays to connect with their loved ones if their destination has beenapproved. Fort Jackson is conductingContinue Reading
“Come and Fight Me!”
2020-11-03
The culture and legacy of U.S. Marines By W. Thomas Smith Jr. AS WE NEAR THE 245TH BIRTHDAY OF MY MARINE CORPS, I was thinkingContinue Reading
Gold Star Families and Veterans granted Free Access to National Park System
2020-11-01
In support of America’s military members and families, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced at the Iowa Gold Star Museum that GoldContinue Reading
Fort Jackson Garrison welcomes new command sergeant major
2020-10-21
The Fort Jackson Garrison will welcome Command Sgt. Major Algrish C. Williams as its new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony Oct.Continue Reading
Wreaths Across America Ceremony Canceled
2020-09-22
The Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2020 has been cancelled due to the pandemic. With the very limited number ofContinue Reading
Celebrating 350 years
2020-09-01
By Brig. Gen. (Sheriff) Leon Lott [A version of this story was published Aug. 9, 2020, in the Post & Courier] This year, the S.C.Continue Reading
R. Hunter Dabbs earns commission
2020-08-21
R. Hunter Dabbs commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Airforce Aug 17. Dabbs earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of SouthContinue Reading