Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Four new Palmetto Military Employers recognized at second annual OPE Midlands Summit
April 18, 2016
Employers, hiring managers, veteran employment representatives and military service members met Thursday in Columbia to learn more about how to recruit and retain military hires through Operation Palmetto Employment (OPE),…
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Leaving NATO is not the way to save money
April 18, 2016
By 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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Citadel Professor named a Knight Commander of the British Commonwealth
April 11, 2016
Governor-General of Grenada bestows honor upon Professor Sir Mallory Factor KCN The Citadel’s John C. West Professor of American Government and International Relations, Mallory Factor, will now be referred to…
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National Defense Briefs – 04/06/16
April 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 – 04/06/16
April 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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National Defense Briefs – 03/30/16
March 30, 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 – 03/30/16
March 30, 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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Connor published in top national military magazine
March 18, 2016ARLINGTON, VA – The Mar. 2016 edition of ARMY magazine – the official periodical of the Association of the U.S. Army – features an article by Col. Bill Connor, U.S.…
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National Defense Briefs – 03/17/16
March 18, 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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Connor published in top national military magazine
March 18, 2016
ARLINGTON, VA – The Mar. 2016 edition of ARMY magazine – the official periodical of the Association of the U.S. Army – features an article by Col. Bill Connor, U.S.…
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National Defense Briefs – 03/17/16
March 18, 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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Connor promoted to Colonel
February 22, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…
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Connor promoted to Colonel
February 22, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Bill Connor was promoted to the rank of colonel (0-6) in the U.S. Army Reserve during ceremonies at the S.C. Adjutant General’s headquarters auditorium, Fri., Feb. 19.…
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National Defense Briefs
February 4, 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
February 4, 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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2016 MGC Long Run celebrates USO’s 75th Anniversary
January 23, 2016
MGC Long Run Races to Take Place on Feb. 6 The MGC Long Run returns to #famouslyhot Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 6. The MGC Long Run joins forces…
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National Defense Briefs
January 22, 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
January 22, 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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The Adjutant General of South Carolina to promote S.C. State Guard Commander to Major General
December 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, the adjutant general of S.C. will promote Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Mullikin, commander of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG), to the rank…
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The Adjutant General of South Carolina to promote S.C. State Guard Commander to Major General
December 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, the adjutant general of S.C. will promote Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Mullikin, commander of the S.C. State Guard (SCSG), to the rank…
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National Defense Briefs
November 13, 2015By 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
November 13, 2015
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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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
November 11, 2015Veterans day is a federal holiday meant to honor the men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. Military. McDonnell and Associates, PA became a Certified Palmetto…
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
November 11, 2015
Veterans day is a federal holiday meant to honor the men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. Military. McDonnell and Associates, PA became a Certified Palmetto…
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National Defense Briefs
October 26, 2015By 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
October 26, 2015
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
October 13, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [row] [col col=8] NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and…
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National Defense Briefs
October 13, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [row] [col col=8] NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and…
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USO South Carolina provides support to National Guard Troops responding to flooding throughout the state
October 7, 2015
WHAT:     USO South Carolina is providing support to over 1,200 National Guard troops who have been deployed to the region to help local first responders in the wake…
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Medal of Honor Society launches virtual tour of new museum
September 25, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Medal of Honor Society is ramping up public awareness of its planned new Medal of Honor National Museum in a just-released video highlighting…
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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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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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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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