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
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
COLUMBIA – Car enthusiasts are invited to the 6th Annual American Legion Post 174 Car Show on Saturday, July 11, at the post, located at 801 Piney Wood Road. The event will showcase vehicles of all makes, models and years, with cars and trucks competing for Best of Show andContinue Reading
Luxury Clothier Pearce Bespoke-Charlotte provides the custom jackets for the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame By Ward Carson Saturday night, June 6, at Fort Jackson was one I will never forget. Pearce Bespoke Charlotte provided the custom jackets for inductees into the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame inducteesContinue Reading
Nearly 400 guests attend dinner and ceremony inducting a two-star Medal of Honor recipient, a fighter pilot-POW, and 12 other heroic military leaders from the Palmetto State By Christopher David Carter Amidst much pomp, ceremony, and more than 380 well-heeled guests and VIPs, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall ofContinue Reading
Do you know a veteran who meets the requirements to take an Honor Flight? Please help spread the word about CSRA Honor Flight, a new organization dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans. Their first flight is tentatively scheduled for September 12, 2026, and plans are quickly coming together to makeContinue Reading
By Wyatt Anthony, Public Affairs Specialist A fellow at the Columbia VA Health Care System has earned national recognition for a data-driven project aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. Melissa Maguina, a Graduate Healthcare Administration Fellow, recently won first place for her presentation at the American College ofContinue Reading
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform at the Koger Center for the Arts on Monday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and no ticket is required. The 45-member ensemble of professional Airmen performs a wide range ofContinue Reading
S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame recognized in a concurrent resolution by the S.C.House and Senate By Chris Carter The South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame was formally recognized and honored in a concurrent resolution adopted by the S.C. General Assembly, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A portion of theContinue Reading