Military leaders from across South Carolina gathered in Columbia Wednesday to update Governor Henry McMaster and other state officials on the challenges and opportunities facing the state’s military community.
The South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs and the City of Columbia held a joint proclamation presentation Friday at Finlay Park to kick off Purple Heart Week.
Going to a basic training graduation or hitting the links at Fort Jackson just got a digital upgrade, but spontaneous trips to the post are officially a thing of the past.
More than 120 veterans from across the country took the stage Thursday to showcase their talents in the 45th annual National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in partnership with the Columbia VA.
The Big Red Barn Retreat is raising money for its Horses for Mental Health campaign, which provides no-cost equine-assisted programs for veterans and first responders.
An Army veteran from the Midlands is taking on a challenge in honor of those who served our country. Amanda Brooks will take part in Soldier Ride 250, a 1,000-mile cycling event for wounded warriors.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced Wednesday evening that members of the South Carolina National Guard would be returning to the nation’s capital.
Their top brass gathered in Columbia on Thursday to bring those issues to state leaders, including their concerns over what some call an emerging threat nationwide.
WIS goes behind the scenes to reveal the four grueling phases of basic combat training — the challenges, the sacrifices and the transformation from civilian to soldier.
After six long weeks, trainees are now entering the final phase of basic combat training. The Blue Phase requires them to put everything they have learned into action.
