Official say military withdrawal in Afghanistan is up to 20% complete
U.S. Central Command says it has completed up to 20% of its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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U.S. begins military withdrawal in Afghanistan
The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan is now formally underway. U.S. air crafts have moved fewer than 100 troops, military equipment contractors and government workers from the country.
Gov. McMaster announces virtual career fair for veterans on May 4
South Carolina veterans looking for a job have a new opportunity to find work. Monday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster announced the Veterans Virtual Career Fair is scheduled to run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 4.
Pentagon: Roughly one out of three military service members turning down COVID-19 vaccine
According to the Pentagon, an estimated one out of three United States military service members eligible to get a coronavirus vaccination have turned it down.
Funeral held for unclaimed veterans Friday morning
A funeral for unclaimed veterans who died in Lexington County was held Friday morning. The funeral took place at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Those remembered were U.S. Army veterans Alan Bedell, Cephus Grate Jr. and Ricky Willie.
US Department of Transportation unveils pilot program for Veterans, Reservists
Washington, DC (WOLO) -– If you are fresh off military duty and looking for another career in the civilian workforce, a new program could be exactly what you are looking for. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced Monday, June 3rd, 2019, plans to accept applications for a new pilot program that will help certain…
Active duty troops at US-Mexico border to cost $132 million by the end of January, defense officials say
The price for having active duty troops at the southern border is expected to increased to $132 million by the end of January. Categories: National News, News, Politics Tags: Department of Defense, Military
Fort Jackson kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting
America’s largest military training base will kick off its holiday season with the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, December 1.
More Details in Ft. Jackson Accident
filefileFORT JACKSON, SC – U. S. Army officials have identified the soldiers who were killed or injured in Friday’s accident. The accident involved a military truck and a troop formation at the army’s largest basic training facility. Two soldiers were killed six others injured. Killed were: Pvt. Ethan Shrader, from Prospect, TN and Pvt. Timothy Ashcraft, from Cincinnati, OH. The…
Job fair to feature opportunities for veterans, spouses
A hiring fair, taking place later this month, is geared toward military veterans and their spouses.
