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.
Beaufort’s own U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Cerrillo was hard at work on the other side of the world last week. Cerrillo, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with […]
Beaufort native trains with Marines in Japan during joint exercise Read More »
Family members caring for seriously disabled veterans at home miss out on up to $48k per year Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series of three. By
Dandridge: Caregivers of seriously disabled veterans should enroll in PCAFC, Part 2 Read More »
Rep. Shannon Erickson, who represents House District 124, is proudly nominating six South Carolina heroes for consideration for the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame (SCMVHOF), recognizing lives distinguished by military leadership, extraordinary valor, and service to others.
Rep. Erickson nominates 6 for SC Military Veterans Hall of Fame Read More »
Beaufort’s Carley Willing, 41, joined the United States Air Force in Leesville, S.C., in 2003. After Basic Training at Lackland AFB, Texas, she trained at Shepherd AFB, Texas, as a dental assistant.
Veteran of the Week – Carly Willing Read More »
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim Haas, 75, who joined the U.S. Air Force in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1971.
Veteran of the Week – Jim Haas Read More »
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of three. Caregivers of seriously disabled veterans should enroll in PCAFC By Larry Dandridge This is the first article in
The Commanders’ Brief to the Governor aims to build relationships between military and state officials and address concerns affecting military communities across South Carolina.
Commanders’ brief to the Governor Read More »
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.
Paying final respects Read More »
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.
A final salute for unclaimed Navy veteran, wife Read More »
