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.
Last week’s article was this writer’s testament to the high quality of VA Healthcare based on my last 22 years as a patient and advisor at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System (RHJVAHS). This article includes proof positive that the RHJVAHS is second to none in quality of care and why veterans should sign up for VA healthcare.
Every eligible veteran needs to enroll in VA Healthcare (Part 2) Read More »
This is the first of four articles on why every eligible veteran should enroll in VA Healthcare. This article is based on my extensive experience as a patient and volunteer at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center & Healthcare System (RHJVAMC&HCS). Articles 2 through 4 will be fact-based and supported by scientific references.
Every eligible veteran needs to enroll in VA Healthcare (Part 1) Read More »
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Kevin Cannon, 64, who joined the U.S. Army Reserve in Norwalk, Conn., in 1979. After Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla., he trained in field artillery and was assigned to the Norwalk Armory for duty.
Veteran of the Week – Kevin Cannon Read More »
A drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was found dead in Florida over the weekend.
Parris Island drill instructor found dead in Florida Read More »
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Melvin Heyward, 75, who was drafted into the U.S. Army after graduating from St. Helena High School in 1968. He attended Basic Training at Fort Gordon, Ga., and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Dix, N.J.
Veteran of the Week – Melvin Heyward Read More »
Nearly 30 Vietnam War veterans from Georgia and South Carolina were honored during a send-off ceremony at AMVETS in Port Royal before departing for Washington, D.C., with Honor Flight Savannah.
Veterans depart Port Royal for Honor Flight to Washington Read More »
This is the final article in a series on VA Health Care eligibility, priority groups, copay rates, and how veterans’ income levels and other special eligibility factors affect VA healthcare. These five articles and the VA websites referenced within should encourage veterans to stop procrastinating and:
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Gary Kocsis, 70, who joined the United States Marine Corps in Summerville, N.J., in 1975.
Veteran of the Week – Gary Kocsis Read More »
Staff Reports What started as dollar bills blanketing the walls and ceiling of a Lowcountry tavern ended with an $8,000 donation to veterans. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, volunteers from
Johnson Creek Tavern hosts ‘Dollar Pull Down’ – Raises $8,000 for Honor Flight Savannah Read More »
