More than 140 new officers have joined the ranks of the United States Armed Forces following a joint commissioning ceremony held on Friday, May 3. Approximately 30 percent of The Citadel Class of 2024 accepted commissions into various branches, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.Continue Reading
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, a professor at the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, received a surprise recognition – coinciding with his being named military VETERAN OF THE WEEK by the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) – Tuesday, AprilContinue Reading
The Department of Veterans Affairs Columbia Regional Office Columbia Regional Office Home (va.gov) is encouraging the public to take advantage of all opportunities to speak with a Veterans Benefits Administration counselor either over the phone or in person. COVID-19 guidelines are being followed to include wearing masks, sanitizing surfaces andContinue Reading
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 ASSOCIATION – a non-profit organization with a mission of designing, funding, and building Fort Jackson’s “Centennial Park” – hosted its second annual Centennial Park Fundraiser, Nov.Continue Reading
At the sensitive age of 20, I felt a calling to immerse myself in a role that served a greater purpose than my own. Soon after, a U.S. Army recruiter called. I did not understand what it meant to serve our country until September 11, 2001. That day revealed aContinue Reading
Sheila Moorer is on a mission to provide customers with the sweetest AVON service. Her life-long experience with Avon and her commitment to service has helped shape her business brand – AVON Lady TN Honey. Moorer started her business not long after her 80-year-old mother, who lives in Tennessee, lostContinue Reading
Chuck Anderson was graduated from basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia as an infantryman or an 11B. He served four years at Fort Polk Louisiana which included six months on border patrol for the southwest border mission. Anderson received his Expert Infantry Badge and was air assault and sniper qualified.Continue Reading
I am from a family of Veterans. I am a daughter of a Vietnam War Army Veteran, I am also a daughter of a Women’s Army Corps (WAC) Female Veteran, I am a sister of a Desert Storm Army Veteran, an Aunt of a Marine Veteran, wife of an OperationContinue Reading
“November is always associated with falling leaves but not for older veterans. In the 11th month, on the 11th day, at the 11th hour, the guns fell silent on the Western Front in 1918. The poppies were blooming in Flanders fields and the sun was shining on the row uponContinue Reading
In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11, The Citadel is highlighting some of the students who are veterans from different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. There are about 250 veterans currently studying at The Citadel, either as undergraduate or graduate students. They have the option of taking theirContinue Reading
Tad Jones is the face of A Tad Creative Production where he combines authenticity, creativity, purpose, and passion to inspire people and projects to reach their full potential. He enjoys getting to know a person, company, or organization and taking a comprehensive and incremental approach to creatively forwarding their businessContinue Reading
By Stephanie FoxNavy Office of Community Outreach Ensign Stephen Replogle, a native of Columbia, joined the Navy two years ago. Today, Replogle serves aboard USS Tripoli. “I grew up in a military family,” said Replogle. “That made me want to join the Navy. I was also seeking the thrill ofContinue Reading
By Bill Connor Like many Afghan war veterans, I have watched the rapid Taliban seizure of Afghanistan with much deep emotion. I left my wife and three young children for a 15-month combat mobilization as an infantry officer adviser to Afghan National Security forces fighting the Taliban. I was fullyContinue Reading
The 9th& 10th Horse Cavalry Association held their 155th reunion in Columbia, SC from July 26th thru 29th. The reunion originally scheduled to be held in Columbia last year was postponed due to Covid. This year’s reunion would be the first mostly virtual reunion. During a meeting with Mayor SteveContinue Reading
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. State Guard during ceremonies at the historic Olympia Armory in Columbia, July 10, coincidentally the final day of INDEPENDENCE WEEK 2021. The flag was donated byContinue Reading