Medal of Honor recipient to address Military and Naval Society
April 10, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Military and Naval Society’s…
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Medal of Honor recipient to address Military and Naval Society
April 10, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), will be the keynote speaker at the South Carolina Military and Naval Society’s…
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S.C. National Guard commander receives second star
April 9, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, deputy adjutant general, S.C. National Guard, received his second star (promoted from brigadier general to major…
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S.C. National Guard commander receives second star
April 8, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, deputy adjutant general, S.C. National Guard, received his second star (promoted from brigadier general to major…
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Decorated Marine officer becomes member of exclusive fight club
April 4, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Steven B. Vitali, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), was inducted into the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) during…
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Decorated Marine officer becomes member of exclusive fight club
April 4, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Col. Steven B. Vitali, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), was inducted into the South Carolina Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF) during…
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Mullikin has a “rare dedication” to country making him best for U.S. Congress
March 29, 2017By COL John N. Tobin (Ret.) While I rarely endorse candidate for political offices, I feel that in the case of Tom Mullikin it is necessary as his comments not…
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Mullikin has a “rare dedication” to country making him best for U.S. Congress
March 29, 2017
By COL John N. Tobin (Ret.) While I rarely endorse candidate for political offices, I feel that in the case of Tom Mullikin it is necessary as his comments not…
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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force at museum
February 17, 2017
E.G. “Buck” Shuler Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday in Venezuela, where his father was an engineer building roads for the oil industry. The next day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,…
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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force at museum
February 17, 2017
E.G. “Buck” Shuler Jr. celebrated his fifth birthday in Venezuela, where his father was an engineer building roads for the oil industry. The next day, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,…
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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
February 16, 2017The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with the naming of…
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New CEO named for National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation
February 16, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – The Board of Directors of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation has kicked the campaign to build a unique new national museum into high gear with…
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Navy releases new research into civil war sub with historic ties to South Carolina
February 15, 2017
From Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division Just ahead of the 153rd anniversary of the loss of civil war submarine H.L. Hunley, the Naval History and Heritage…
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S.C. State Guardsman – constable – recognized by “The Greatest Show on Earth”
January 30, 2017Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert A. “Bob” Kuenzli, South Carolina State Guard (SCSG), was one of several first-responders recognized by the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, Fri. evening at…
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S.C. State Guardsman – constable – recognized by “The Greatest Show on Earth”
January 30, 2017Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert A. “Bob” Kuenzli, South Carolina State Guard (SCSG), was one of several first-responders recognized by the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, Fri. evening at…
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SBA seeks funding proposals to provide entrepreneurship training for service members, military spouses and veterans
January 20, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting funding proposals from non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide “Boots to Business” entrepreneurship…
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SBA seeks funding proposals to provide entrepreneurship training for service members, military spouses and veterans
January 20, 2017
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting funding proposals from non-profit organizations, state, local and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide “Boots to Business” entrepreneurship…
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Connor featured in international military documentary
January 20, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel Bill Connor, U.S. Army Res., is a featured “expert commentator” for the military documentary program, “Ancient Assassins,” currently airing on the American Heroes…
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Connor featured in international military documentary
January 20, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel Bill Connor, U.S. Army Res., is a featured “expert commentator” for the military documentary program, “Ancient Assassins,” currently airing on the American Heroes…
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Veteran-focused facility coming to Greenville
January 18, 2017
A new fitness facility aimed at closing the gap between military and civilian life will be opening this month on the emerging Poinsett District corridor. The Outpost Training Facility will…
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Winthrop Named to Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List
November 14, 2016
Winthrop University has earned a place on Victory Media’s 2017 Military Friendly® Schools List for the institution’s exceptional service to veterans. Winthrop will be showcased with other 2017 Military Friendly®…
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South Carolinians invited to shine a green light for veterans this Veterans Day
November 11, 2016Walmart shows additional support by hiring more than 3,900 Veterans In SC Walmart has launched the 2016 Greenlight a Vet campaign and is asking all South Carolinians to join the…
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South Carolinians invited to shine a green light for veterans this Veterans Day
November 11, 2016
Walmart shows additional support by hiring more than 3,900 Veterans In SC Walmart has launched the 2016 Greenlight a Vet campaign and is asking all South Carolinians to join the…
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Fatz Cafe salutes Veterans and Active Military with free Calabash Chicken on Veterans Day
November 3, 2016
Servicemen and women are invited to enjoy a complimentary World Famous Calabash Chicken® entrée on November 11th Fatz Cafe will again extend an invitation to all Veterans and Active Military…
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Leadership Day 2016 includes over 100 civic engagement and leadership events
October 18, 2016Oct. 19 leadership development activities includes 1,200 cadets volunteering in Lowcountry Members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets live and learn in what is considered a leadership laboratory at…
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Wounded Warrior Project challenges group to heal at rehabilitative mental health gathering
September 24, 2016LONG CREEK, SC – Injured veterans seeking treatment for combat stress recently received a new healing perspective through a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) multi-day mental health workshop. The five-day rehabilitative…
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S.C. State Guard hosts fifth-annual Hurricane Hike
September 7, 2016Community encouraged to Participate in 2016 Hurricane Hike The S.C. State Guard will host the fifth-annual Hurricane Hike in-and-around historic Camden, S.C., Sat., Sept. 10, 2016. The public is invited.…
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S.C. State Guard hosts fifth-annual Hurricane Hike
September 7, 2016
Community encouraged to Participate in 2016 Hurricane Hike The S.C. State Guard will host the fifth-annual Hurricane Hike in-and-around historic Camden, S.C., Sat., Sept. 10, 2016. The public is invited.…
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S.C. State Guard honored by U.S. Congress in June
August 11, 2016
The S.C. State Guard received laudatory recognition by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson addressing the U.S. House of Representatives, June 9, 2016, the third annual commemoration of “South Carolina State Guard…
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S.C. State Guard honored by U.S. Congress in June
August 10, 2016The S.C. State Guard received laudatory recognition by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson addressing the U.S. House of Representatives, June 9, 2016, the third annual commemoration of “South Carolina State Guard…
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S.C. State Guard to conduct “capability exercise”
August 10, 2016Legislators, business leaders, and participant-families invited to training-recruiting event COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. State Guard’s 1st Brigade will conduct a capability exercise (CAPEX) at the National Guard Armory in…
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S.C. State Guard to conduct “capability exercise”
August 10, 2016
Legislators, business leaders, and participant-families invited to training-recruiting event COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. State Guard’s 1st Brigade will conduct a capability exercise (CAPEX) at the National Guard Armory in…
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Group spreads joy to active-duty military men and women with care packages
July 20, 2016Several local organizations have partnered to collect items for Blue Star Mothers of America, a nonpolitical 501(c)3 nonprofit made up of women with children who are currently serving or have…
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MicroTech wins a $750 million Space and Naval Warfare contract with the US Navy
July 6, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – MicroTech, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) information technology solutions provider, announced that the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic in Charleston, South Carolina has awarded a…
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National Park Service awards over $1M to preserve American battlefields
June 24, 2016
WASHINGTON –The National Park Service announced $1.19 million grants to support 20 projects at significant battlefields across the country. The projects will research, document, or interpret dozens of battlefields representing…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s and vintage military aircraft flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th
June 7, 2016Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on July Fourth, hundreds of…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s and vintage military aircraft flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th
June 7, 2016
Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on July Fourth, hundreds of…
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National Defense Briefs – 06/06/16
June 6, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates,…
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National Defense Briefs – 06/06/16
June 6, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates,…
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Walmart marks anniversary of Veterans Welcome Home Commitment with announcement of 3,387 veteran hires in South Carolina
May 24, 2016Today, Walmart announced it has hired 130,828 veterans since it announced its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May 2013*, including 3,387 in the State of South Carolina. Of those 130,828…
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Walmart marks anniversary of Veterans Welcome Home Commitment with announcement of 3,387 veteran hires in South Carolina
May 24, 2016
Today, Walmart announced it has hired 130,828 veterans since it announced its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May 2013*, including 3,387 in the State of South Carolina. Of those 130,828…
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Battling PTSD head on
May 20, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. offers “unique” pre-trauma conditioning program Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – combat stress, shell shock, battle fatigue or any of the…
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Battling PTSD head on
May 20, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. offers “unique” pre-trauma conditioning program Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – combat stress, shell shock, battle fatigue or any of the…
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National Defense Briefs – 05/12/16
May 12, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends,…
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National Defense Briefs – 05/12/16
May 12, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends,…
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National Defense Briefs – 04/26/16
April 26, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates,…
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National Defense Briefs – 04/26/16
April 26, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates,…
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National Defense Briefs – 04/20/16
April 20, 2016By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends,…
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National Defense Briefs – 04/20/16
April 20, 2016
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends,…
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Leaving NATO is not the way to save money
April 18, 2016By Bill Connor Among a number of bold, some would say outrageous, pronouncements made by Donald Trump during the 2016 election cycle, none has been more dangerous than his…
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