PFC Ole S. Danielson (1924 – 2001), father of Irmo Mayor Bill Danielson, served his country gallantly during World War II. Ole was inducted into the US Army in June 1943 (picture enclosed) after graduating from Rogers High School in Newport RI in June of 1942. He shipped across theContinue Reading
William Henry Luther, a veteran of the war in Vietnam and longtime resident of Edgecliff Village, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2023 in his home. Bill, as he was known to most, was born on November 7, 1939 to Kirk Charles Luther and Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Luther in Berwyn,Continue Reading
Incoming chair brings an extensive background in military and civilian-governmental leadership By Steven B. Vitali Dr. Tom Mullikin, a former U.S. Army officer (captain), retired two-star commanding general of the S.C. State Guard, and current director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, has been named board chair of theContinue Reading
By Ken Gasque, Public Image Chair Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo The American Legion does more than honor veterans. It helps them access healthcare, benefits, housing assistance and other services they may not know are available. Steve Turner, Sergeant at Arms, and Plashette Murray, Assistant Commander, recently spoke to theContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daryl Hood left a positive impact on the local community in his two brief years as Commanding General at Fort Jackson. Last Friday’s relinquishment of command ceremony at Victory Field marked an end to his 41 years of service. “When you atContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Town Council opened its recent meeting with a special recognition of U.S. Marine Corps veteran and local entrepreneur Chris Arzu, who was invited to lead the community in the Pledge of Allegiance. In recognition of his military service and contributions to the local community, ArzuContinue Reading
Photo: Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun (right) and Army Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, 1st Cavalry Division, carry an exhausted soldier off the battlefield in Korea, early in the war. Credit:Army VIRIN:500712-O-D0439-001 By Dennis H. Klein and Wade Thompson EXCERPT FROM Unremembered Victory Available on Amazon.com In less than two weeks, theContinue Reading
IRMO, S.C. — The Irmo Town Council recognized U.S. Navy veteran Guy Caskey as the town’s Hometown Hero during its Aug. 18 council meeting. Caskey attended the meeting with his family and led the council and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance to open the proceedings. He was also presentedContinue Reading
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has announced that Rickey L. Mack, assistant general manager for The COMET’s operations contractor, RATP Dev USA, has been selected by the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs as its Veteran of the Month for August 2026. A retired senior chief pettyContinue Reading
Photo: Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun (right) and Army Capt. Jerome A. Dolan, 1st Cavalry Division, carry an exhausted soldier off the battlefield in Korea, early in the war. Credit:Army VIRIN:500712-O-D0439-001 By Dennis H. Klein and Wade Thompson The Korean War lasted for 3 years (1950-1953) and was a warContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs (SCDVA) and the City of Columbia will join together Friday, Aug. 7, for a proclamation ceremony honoring Purple Heart recipients and recognizing the start of Purple Heart Viola Week, which runs Aug. 7-14. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.Continue Reading
Legendary Marine officer enshrined in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Christopher David Carter Major James Charles Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), a June 2026 recipient of the Medal of Honor, was permanently enshrined in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF) in a private ceremonyContinue Reading
Prayer delivered by retired Marine colonel and three-time Hall of Famer aboard USS Yorktown By Christopher David Carter Col. Steve Vitali, USMC (Ret.), delivered a stirring invocation before gathered dignitaries and SC7 Expedition leaders and participants aboard the decommissioned aircraft-carrier USS Yorktown anchored along the shores of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.Continue Reading
The Irmo Town Council recognized Army veteran Jose Lopez at a town council meeting for his service to the country. To open the meeting, Jose also led the council in the Pledge of Allegiance. Nominated by his wife, Erica Lopez, Jose’s life is a testament to resilience, bravery, and aContinue Reading
Marine Infantry leader and stroke survivor bench-presses 315 lbs. after hitting near record numbers in age-category in previous sets By Christopher David Carter Sixty-seven-year old stroke survivor and formerly deployed U.S. Marine Infantry leader W. Thomas Smith Jr. bench-pressed 315 lbs. for a one-rep max following equally impressive sets ofContinue Reading