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 of business, military, and law enforcement leaders during the monthly meeting-luncheon of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter at FortContinue Reading
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 yourself by claiming your rightful place in history – register with the Military Women’s Memorial. If you have a Woman Servicemember in your family, honor herContinue Reading
A Veterans Memorial Dedication of American Legion Post 174 was conducted on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 21 at 11 am. The post had been recently updated and refurbished with a memorial brick garden and flag terrace. Flags from all the branches of the military were on display including theContinue Reading
Michael Lutz joined the Air Force in May of 1995. He became an E3 and served in Korea under a hardship temporary duty. His duty was to reopen the Kwangju Air Force Base which had been closed for years. Lutz served as runway and airplane security during his deployment. HeContinue 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
It was the Saturday in November 1999, following that Thursday’s Veterans Day Parade in Columbia, when three friends and veterans were having lunch to reflect on a wonderful week. Something was apparent and missing. A mere three thousand folks attended the parade to honor the several hundred veterans who hadContinue 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