Senator Graham requesting $107.5 million for SC military projects
Senator Lindsey Graham is requesting more than $107 million in federal funding for two military projects in South Carolina.
Midlands Military Matters
New Fisher House for Veterans and their families opens in Columbia
According to the Fisher House Foundation, Veteran families can stay at one of the homes free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
Veterans Affairs honors 94-year-old volunteer for 15,000 hours of service
94-year-old Dorothy Dickert received an award for having more than 15,000 volunteer hours — mostly spent calling Veterans to remind them of doctor’s appointments.
6 unclaimed Veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Service members and Veterans from the Air Force, American Legion, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy came together for the ceremony.
“The Month of the Military Child” honors sacrifices, challenges faced by kids of service men and women
Fort Jackson officials say children of military parents make sacrifices too — whether its through moving to different cities and leaving behind friends, or having less time with a deployed parent.
Midlands Military Matters: 50 years since final U.S. forces left Vietnam
In tonight's Military Matters, 50 years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners were sent home.
In tonight’s Military Matters, 50 years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners were sent home.
Ft. Jackson opens “Soldier Performance Readiness Center,” focuses on 5 areas of fitness
Commanding General Jason Kelly says the new facility will bring an appreciation to all areas of fitness — including physical, mental, spiritual, and nutritional health, as well as the importance of getting adequate sleep and rest.
Military Matters: Amazon looking to hire vets
Despite laying off 18,000 employees, Amazon is pledging to hire 100,000 united states military vets and spouses by 2024.
Midlands Military Matters: SC Air National Guard departs Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The South Carolina Air National Guard has officially departed Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The South Carolina Air National Guard has officially departed Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
Military Matters: Treatment for vets in crisis
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A bill that started in January plans to make treatment easier for veterans in crisis. ‘The Compact Act’ gives veterans at risk of suicide a chance to get no-cost emergency care at any hospital, while also covering inpatient care and outpatient care for a limited time. Any veteran considering suicide may dial 9-8-8 for help. Categories:…
