WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the following statement upon the final passage of the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: “The United States military is the world’s finest. In a time of so much uncertainty, it is imperative that our armed forces are fully funded and well-equipped to deter any threat and defend…
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Ronnie Cromer recognized as the National Guard Association of S.C.’s Senator of the Year
Van McCarty, the adjutant general for South Carolina recognizes South Carolina Senator Ronnie Cromer, South Carolina Senator for Senate District 18, as the National Guard Association of South Carolina's Senator of the Year at a gathering in Columbia, South Carolina, March, 20, 2019. Cromer serves as chairman of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee as…
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Congressman Wilson Presents Lexington Resident With Bronze Star Medal
[caption id="attachment_21054" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mr. Bernie Grossman receives the Bronze Star Medal from Congressman Joe Wilson on March 20, 2019.[/caption] WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) hosted a ceremony to present the Bronze Star Medal to Mr. Bernie Grossman of Lexington for his brave service to our country. “Bernie Grossman is a hero…
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Nickelodeon to Screen New Documentary on America’s MIAs on Veterans Day
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Columbia's Jack van Loan Chapter 303, is proud to host this event at 6pm on our observed Veterans Day, November 12 at the Nickelodeon Theater in downtown Columbia. We are sponsoring this one hour screening to help spread the word about America's MIAs, missing in action service members from all…
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Veterans Day Free Film at the Nickelodeon
Vietnam Veterans of America 303 Col. Jack Van Loan Chapter Post Office Box 2001 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 For Immediate release: VETERANS DAY FREE FILM SCREENING A SOLEMN PROMISE: AMERICA’S MISSING IN ACTION The Nickelodeon Theater, November 12, 6pm 1605 Main Street This year North Korea returned the remains of 55 American service personnel listed…
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Smith inducted into Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame, cited for bravery and commitment
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Major James E. Smith Jr. was inducted Saturday into the Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame for his extraordinary “bravery and commitment” in military service. The induction was held at the South Carolina Army National Guard’s training facility at Fort Jackson, in connection with the graduation of the 16 members of PMA…
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SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum To Participate In Blue Star Museums
The Relic Room is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer COLUMBIA, SC, May 18, 2018 – The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum will participate in the ninth annual Blue Star Museums program to offer free admission to the nation’s active…
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USO South Carolina Celebrates its Volunteers as a Force Behind the ForcesSM for National Volunteer Week
Volunteers make it possible for USO South Carolina to serve more than 130,000 service members and military families annually COLUMBIA, SC – As people across the country take this week to recognize those who do extraordinary things through service, USO South Carolina is paying tribute to its more than 130 volunteers who consistently give back…
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STEM Day for South Carolina students kicks-off SC Guard Expo – 5 May
South Carolina students and teachers with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math will get a day of hands-on experiences with Soldiers and Airmen from the SC National Guard during STEM Day, May 5 from 9a.m. to 3:30p.m. STEM Day is a one-day event for students of all ages, with a focus on middle…
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Retired Lt. Gen. Shuler to talk about the Eighth Air Force in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. – 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, and Buck’s Dad joined the Navy and went to build airfields in the Pacific. A month later, the storied Eighth Air Force…
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