Paying final respects
An Unclaimed Sailor Ceremony was held for U.S. Navy veteran Kenneth Milligan and his wife, Alice, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
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Military
Focused coverage of military life, news, events, and issues tied to the Beaufort region’s strong military presence — including Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Naval Hospital Beaufort, local veterans, base activities, and community military partnerships. This section serves both service members and civilians with relevant reporting and insights.
A final salute for unclaimed Navy veteran, wife
Kenneth and Alice Milligan died just one day apart in early July, each in a different medical care facility.
On Tuesday, the husband and wife will be laid to rest together at Beaufort National Cemetery, where members of the community are invited to attend a service honoring the couple in the absence of family.
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MCAS Beaufort-based F-35B squadron deploys to Japan
The U.S. Marine Corps deployed Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, also known as the “Hawks,” an F-35B Lightning II squadron based at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, under the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program (UDP) on Sept. 5, 2026.
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Dealing with asbestos claims, Part 1
I wrote a series of three articles for The Island News in January of 2025 (dated Jan. 8, 15, and 22) about why veterans should file service-connected disability claims for asbestos exposure caused cancer and non-cancer injuries and disease with the VA and Asbestos Trusts.
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Veteran of the Week – Avalee Green
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Avalee Green, 66, who graduated from Beaufort High School in 1979 and joined the U.S. Army.
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Marine transitioning to firefighter killed in Laurel Bay Road crash
A 28-year-old Marine who was preparing to leave the military and begin a new career as a local firefighter was killed Saturday night in a motor vehicle collision near Laurel Bay and Shanklin roads.
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Veteran of the Week – Jim P. McKenna, Jr.
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim McKenna, Jr., 94, who joined the United States Marine Corps in Pittsburgh in 1951.
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Parris Island wife named 2026 Military Spouse of the Year
A Marine Corps spouse at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island has received national recognition for work that began much closer to home: helping military families find connection and a sense of belonging amid the constant change that comes with military life.
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Dandridge: VA decision reviews and appeals (Part 1)
This is the first in a series of five articles on VA decision reviews, appeals, and what veterans need to know about:
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Veteran of the Week – Joseph Hampton
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Joseph Hampton, 76, who graduated from Robert Smalls High School in 1968 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969.
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