HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell became the new Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander during an Aug. 17 change of command ceremony at the base. In his welcome speech, Bell said he’s looking forward to being commander and to “advancing the nation’s business through the workContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Since 1929, aspiring youth baseball players have found a home to compete with the South Carolina American Legion. With chapters throughout the Palmetto State, it has seen numerous alumnus go on to play either college or Major League Baseball. The list of renowned former South CarolinaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Before embarking on a legendary Major League Baseball career with the New York Yankees, Bobby Richardson perfected his craft in American Legion. The same is true for Columbia native Jerry Martin and the late Billy O’Dell. On Nov. 2, the trio along with three other formerContinue Reading
Author honored at AUSA chapter luncheon on Fort Jackson earlier this month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel (Ret.) William P. “Bill” Collier Jr., U.S. Army, was singularly honored by Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, president of the Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter of the Association of the United States ArmyContinue Reading
At the County Council meeting on May 9th, 2023, Mr. Ed Lundeen, Veteran’s Affairs Officer for Lexington County was presented with a Resolution recognizing his selection as the 2023 SC Veterans Service Officer of the Year by the South Carolina Association of County Veteran’s Affairs Officers. This award recognizes aContinue Reading
Army Green Beret and Recon Marine receive coveted GEA designation By Alex Junes-Ward Global Eco Adventures (GEA) has announced IRONMAN designations for two U.S. military special operations NCOs, former Army Green Beret Staff Sergeant Lowell Koppert and former Marine Reconnaissance Sergeant Jared Evans, who will formally receive their Ironman awardsContinue Reading
Fresh off his congressional testimony from a week earlier, American Legion National Commander Vincent “Jim” Troiola asked a joint assembly of South Carolina lawmakers to assist in preventing veteran suicide during an address at the State Capitol on Wednesday, March 8. “Every member of this legislature…indeed, every American, can helpContinue Reading
Preventing military veterans’ suicides deemed a priority By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The American Legion’s National Commander Vincent J. Troiola addressed a senior-echelon gathering of business, military, and law enforcement leaders during the monthly meeting-luncheon of the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) Fort Jackson-Palmetto State Chapter at FortContinue Reading
March is National Women’s History Month and what better way to celebrate and honor Women Service Members? If you are a Woman Servicemember, treat yourself by claiming your rightful place in history – register with the Military Women’s Memorial. If you have a Woman Servicemember in your family, honor herContinue Reading
Army veteran, former State Guard commander addresses Midlands-area universities By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. General (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, former commanding general of the S.C. State Guard and a veteran U.S. Army officer, spoke to audiences at both Columbia International University (CIU) and the University of South Carolina (USC) as part ofContinue Reading