By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach GREAT LAKES, Ill. – A sailor’s training begins at Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, otherwise known as boot camp. Every enlisted sailor starts their Navy journey at boot camp at Naval Station Great Lakes (NSGL), Illinois. Lt. John Caddle, V, aContinue Reading
PACIFIC OCEAN – On June 24, 2024, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Carnell Hill, from Lexington, expertly signaled the retraction of the arresting gear wire after an F/A-18E Super Hornet, part of the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 “Dambusters,” successfully landed on the flight deck of the USS RonaldContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. During Fort Jackson Night this past Saturday, the Lexington County Blowfish with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott presented a check of $3,660 to USO South Carolina in support of the non-profit organization’s efforts to assist troops by providing them morale, welfare and recreation-type services. Portions ofContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Healthcare System is inviting the community to a special Korean War Remembrance Ceremony on June 25. The event will take place at the Dorn VA Medical Center, located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road, starting at 11:00 AM. This occasion serves to honor the sacrifices and service ofContinue Reading
Legionnaires from American Legion Post 193 in Chapin will lay to rest the cremated remains of six previously unclaimed veterans at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery on Friday, May 10. US Army Veteran SSG Howard Weitzell, SSG Weitzell served in the US Army from November 24, 1975 – September 1,Continue Reading
Lexington County School District One is proud to host a Military Signing Day and receive a prestigious Purple Star School Designation. Join us on Monday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at the Lexington High Performing Arts Center, located at 2364 Augusta Highway in Lexington, as we celebrate our graduating seniorsContinue Reading
Fort Jackson, SC – The Columbia Recruiting Battalion, stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, recently concluded its highly successful “STEM Roadshow,” held from March 11th to 15th. This innovative event, spotlighting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), spanned three states and made stops at five prestigious high schools.Continue Reading
The South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Medical Group will host a Community Health Expo on Saturday April 6, 2024, at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8620 GarnersFerry Road Hopkins S.C. 29061. The expo is a cooperative health educational initiative hosted by the SCANG in conjunction with S.C. DepartmentContinue Reading
Miriam Rhame Medley, a resident of Lexington, SC, was bestowed the title of “Living Legend” in recognition of her remarkable service during the Vietnam War. The ceremony, held on March 14th at the Village of Southlake, celebrated Medley’s dedication as a Red Cross Recreational Worker in Vietnam. Joined by 100Continue Reading
Attention all veterans! Mark your calendars for March 21-23, as you’re invited to the Bluff Road National Guard Armory for the Veterans Experience Action Center event. Taking place from 9 am to 4 pm on March 21 and 22, and from 9 am to 2 pm on March 23, thisContinue Reading
By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach San Diego, CA – Petty Officer 1st Class Mercedes Finley, a native of Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina, is currently serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. Finley, a graduate of Strom Thurmond High School in 2009, hasContinue Reading