Book chronicles one of the Vietnam War’s most desperate battles
2023-06-22
Author honored at AUSA chapter luncheon on Fort Jackson earlier this month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel (Ret.) William P. “Bill” Collier Jr., U.S.Continue Reading
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy hold a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Contreras
2023-06-21
U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy will hold a memorial service on June 20 at 2 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel to honor Staff Sgt.Continue Reading
National Flag Day June 14th
2023-06-14
Today McAlister-Smith Funeral Home and Cremation dedicated their flag pole to all first responders in our community. The flag pole is from our local businessContinue Reading
WWII Airman from Columbia accounted for almost 80 years after his death
2023-06-13
In life, he was known as Technical Sargant (TSgt) Ralph E. Richardson, and he was buried as an unknown in a Belgium cemetery for nearlyContinue Reading
Lexington County Veteran’s Affairs Officer is Selected 2023 SC Veterans Service Officer of the Year
2023-05-10
At the County Council meeting on May 9th, 2023, Mr. Ed Lundeen, Veteran’s Affairs Officer for Lexington County was presented with a Resolution recognizing hisContinue Reading
U.S. Special Operators named IRONMEN
2023-05-05
Army Green Beret and Recon Marine receive coveted GEA designation By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) has announced IRONMAN designations for two U.S. militaryContinue Reading
American Legion National Commander speaks fo joint assembly
2023-03-21
Fresh off his congressional testimony from a week earlier, American Legion National Commander Vincent “Jim” Troiola asked a joint assembly of South Carolina lawmakers toContinue Reading
American Legion National Commander addresses U.S. Army Association at Fort Jackson
2023-03-14
Preventing military veterans’ suicides deemed a priority By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The American Legion’s National Commander Vincent J. Troiola addressed a senior-echelon gathering ofContinue Reading
Celebrate Women’s History Month: Register with the Military Women’s Memorial
2023-02-24
March is National Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate and honor Women Service Members? If you are a Woman Servicemember, treat yourselfContinue Reading
Veterans Day is “a very important day”
2022-11-15
Army veteran, former State Guard commander addresses Midlands-area universities By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. General (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, former commanding general of the S.C. State GuardContinue Reading
Top chiefs meet at RCSD headquarters
2022-11-06
Discussions range from family to recruiting to fitness By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott welcomed Brig. General Jason E. Kelly, U.S.Continue Reading