Gateway to the Army hosts second annual fundraiser
2021-11-23
Event to raise money in support of Army-honoring park and visitor venues on Fort Jackson By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The GATEWAY TO THE ARMY ASSOCIATIONContinue Reading
Columbia native serves aboard Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship
2021-09-14
By Stephanie FoxNavy Office of Community Outreach Ensign Stephen Replogle, a native of Columbia, joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Replogle serves aboard USSContinue Reading
Buffalo Soldiers Reunion
2021-08-10
The 9th& 10th Horse Cavalry Association held their 155th reunion in Columbia, SC from July 26th thru 29th. The reunion originally scheduled to be heldContinue Reading
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