Military History Center of the Carolinas plans to open museum at Greenville Downtown Airport in S.C.
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – For many years, members of the Military History Center of the Carolinas (MHCC) have been dedicated to preserving our American Military History by collecting and restoring items…
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Remembering Citadel grad and country music leader Tandy Rice
August 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Tandy Rice, ’61, a respected Nashville country music executive, who launched the careers of Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Jim Ed Brown, passed away Monday at the…
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Darryl Worley Honored by ESGR With Seven Seals Award
July 7, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – On, July 4th, MG Eli Wishart (US Army Retired), SC State Chair for the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), proudly presented singer/songwriter Darryl Worley…
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Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa to lead The Citadel through 2018
July 2, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC − The president of The Citadel, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, will continue to lead the Military College of South Carolina for three more years. The college’s Board…
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National Defense Briefs – June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18, 2015
June 20, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18, 2015
June 20, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 18, 2015
June 20, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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S.C. Military Base Task Force Reports on 2015 Legislative Session
June 17, 2015
Seven bills benefiting military personnel and their families passed into law COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership of the South Carolina Military Base Task Force is lauding the passage of…
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National Defense Briefs – June 8, 2015
June 9, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 8, 2015
June 9, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 8, 2015
June 9, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Salute from the Shore VI Announces Return of F-16s and Vintage Military Aircraft in Annual 4th of July Flyover
June 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded five years ago by patriotic South Carolinians for the purpose of honoring our armed forces on Independence Day,…
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National Defense Briefs – June 2, 2015
June 3, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 2, 2015
June 3, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – June 2, 2015
June 3, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Woodlands at Furman resident to serve as Honorary Marshal at Greenville Armed Forces Day Parade
May 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – John I. Neel, a World War II veteran and resident of The Woodlands at Furman, will serve as honorary Marshall of the 2015 Greenville Armed Forces Parade.…
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Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration this Saturday, May 16
May 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – More than 40 groups ranging from veterans to active military to high school students will be marching through downtown in the 14th Annual Greenville Armed Forces Day…
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Woodlands at Furman resident to serve as Honorary Marshal at Greenville Armed Forces Day Parade
May 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – John I. Neel, a World War II veteran and resident of The Woodlands at Furman, will serve as honorary Marshall of the 2015 Greenville Armed Forces Parade.…
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2015 MGC Long Run Raises $25,000 for USO South Carolina
April 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The MGC Long Run raised $25,000 for USO South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of troops and their families. The donation is a result…
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USO South Carolina Recognizes its 125 Volunteers during National Volunteer Week and Gives Community a Chance to Help Make a Difference
April 14, 2015Volunteers make it possible for USO South Carolina to serve more than 100,000 troops and families each year COLUMBIA, SC – As people across the country take this week to…
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Columbia, S.C. native serves aboard USS New Orleans
March 29, 2015SAN DIEGO – A 2011 Dutchfork High School graduate and Columbia, South Carolina, native is serving aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), one of the Navy’s newest and most advanced…
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Columbia, South Carolina native serves aboard USS New Orleans
March 25, 2015
SAN DIEGO – A 2011 Eau Claire High School graduate and Columbia, South Carolina, native is serving aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18), one of the Navy’s newest and most…
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22 Combat Veterans preparing for 175-mille challenge
March 23, 2015
Help support the 175-mile PTSD River Challenge from Columbia to Charleston in April CHARLESTON, SC – A group of combat veterans in South Carolina is preparing to take on…
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Graham and McCain on Reports Administration May Slow Down Afghanistan Withdrawal
March 16, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and John McCain (R-Arizona) today released the following statement on media reports that the Obama Administration may slow down its withdrawal from…
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Wilson Testifies Before Budget Committee Requesting Resources for Fort Jackson
February 25, 2015WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) testified before the House Budget Committee, led by Chairman Tom Price, requesting resources for the Army’s training base at Fort Jackson in Columbia…
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South Carolina Air National Guard bids farewell to “Doc” Chow
February 13, 2015MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SC – Surrounded by family, friends, dignitaries and his fellow Swamp Fox, South Carolina Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Jim Chow closed the door on a…
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National Defense Briefs – February 12, 2015
February 12, 2015
W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense issues…
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National Defense Briefs
February 4, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs
January 29, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Military community provides $19 billion economic impact to South Carolina
January 28, 2015State’s military installations and ancillary activities support nearly 153,000 jobs statewide COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s military footprint accounts for a significant portion of the state’s total economic activity…
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FOX News military analyst joins team of National Defense Consultants
January 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – FOX News military analyst Lt. Col. Bill Cowan, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), has joined the team of national security experts at S.C.-based National Defense Consultants (NDC); an…
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Youngest living Medal of Honor recipient addresses Columbia Rotary
January 8, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. To hear U.S. Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter – the 25-year-old recipient of the Medal of Honor – tell it, “The enemy killed me.…
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ECPI University Named “Best for Vets” 4 Straight Years
November 17, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce it has been named “Best for Vets” by Military Times for the fourth straight year. Ranked number two nationwide among online…
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National Defense Briefs – November 13, 2014
November 13, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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One of America’s longest serving mayors returning to The Citadel
November 11, 2014
Joseph P. Riley, Jr., to be first occupant of academic chair created in his honor CHARLESTON, SC – The Honorable Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. will return to his alma mater,…
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U.S. Chamber to Host Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses in Fort Jackson
November 10, 2014Tuesday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST Event with Lead Sponsors Call of Duty Endowment and University of Phoenix Includes More Than 40 Employers With Jobs…
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Local Veteran Finds Entrepreneurial Success in Battery and Lighting Franchise Ownership
November 5, 2014A Focus on Veteran Entrepreneurs With Veteran’s Day upon us, it’s a great time to recognize the accomplishments of former U.S. military personnel across the country. For example, upon…
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Local Veteran Finds Entrepreneurial Success in Battery and Lighting Franchise Ownership
November 5, 2014A Focus on Veteran Entrepreneurs With Veteran’s Day upon us, it’s a great time to recognize the accomplishments of former U.S. military personnel across the country. For example, upon…
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The “magic” of a few good men
November 3, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Decades ago I spent 13 long weeks living within the closest thing to a monastery I will ever know. It was a Spartan all-male…
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The “magic” of a few good men
November 3, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Decades ago I spent 13 long weeks living within the closest thing to a monastery I will ever know. It was a Spartan all-male…
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Operation Palmetto Employment Recognizes Three Palmetto Military Employers
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina employers were recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to hire and retain military employees: Savannah River Remediation, Verizon Wireless and CB&I. Operation Palmetto Employment…
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Operation Palmetto Employment Recognizes Three Palmetto Military Employers
October 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Three South Carolina employers were recently recognized for their ongoing commitment to hire and retain military employees: Savannah River Remediation, Verizon Wireless and CB&I. Operation Palmetto Employment…
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National Motorcycle Ride Honors Fallen Soldiers and Raises Money for Families
October 29, 2014U.S. Army Special Forces soldier is riding from CA to Fort Bragg, N.C. – attending event in S.C. and – raising funds for families of fallen heroes CAMDEN, SC – The…
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National Motorcycle Ride Honors Fallen Soldiers and Raises Money for Families
October 29, 2014
U.S. Army Special Forces soldier is riding from CA to Fort Bragg, N.C. – attending event in S.C. and – raising funds for families of fallen heroes CAMDEN, SC – The…
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Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Enters Design Phase; Announces Architect, Exhibit Team for New Museum
October 21, 2014
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With the architectural and exhibit teams now on board, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has moved into the conceptual design phase for a new museum…
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National Defense Briefs – October 8, 2014
October 8, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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National Defense Briefs – October 8, 2014
October 8, 2014
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. National Defense Briefs is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and short commentaries. Defense…
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Flu Shots for Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare
October 2, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center is now offering the seasonal flu vaccine at no cost to Veterans to help keep them healthy. Veterans can…
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