Military
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Lieutenant Colonel Larry Dandridge is the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs “Veteran of the Week”
From staff reports Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Larry Dandridge, a contributor to The Island News, was named the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs…
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VETERAN OF THE WEEK: CHARLIE SIMMONS
Beaufort’s Charlie Simmons, 75, graduated from St. Helena High School in 1964 and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1967 in Stamford, Conn.…
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Marine identifies costly discrepancy, enhances safety
Above: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Abraham A. Alvarado, with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, stands in front of a CAC2S AN/MRQ-13 Communication Subsystem on…
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What veterans, spouses need to know about federal jobs
Last week’s ISLAND NEWS Veterans Benefits article (Part 1 of 2) covered six things that should help veterans in searching, finding, and applying for…
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Wreaths Across America returns to Beaufort National Cemetery
From staff reports Once again this year, Wreaths Across America (WAA) will lay wreaths on graves at Beaufort National Cemetery, with the event taking…