Iron Mike Bike Tour 2026
Local cyclists from the Beaufort and the Port Royal area pedal their way around Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on Saturday, March 28, 2026, during the Iron Mike Bike Tour.
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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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day ceremony
Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston, USMC (Ret.), served as guest speaker at the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department on Saturday, March 28, at Beaufort National Cemetery.
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Veteran of the Week – John Aiello
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you John Aiello, 74, who joined the U.S. Army in Olean, N.Y., in 1974. After Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J., he earned Airborne qualifications at Fort Campbell, Ky., and Fort Bragg, N.C.
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News Briefs: Unclaimed Veteran to be honored Friday
The public is invited to pay their respects as an unclaimed veteran – PFC William H. Mauldin of the U.S. Army — will be laid to rest at 11 a.m., Friday, April 3 at Beaufort National Cemetery.
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Marines volunteer during Elementary Career Day
Marines from Combat Logistics Company 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, and 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in Career Day at Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School in Beaufort. The event provided students
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Types of VA Service-Connected Disability Claims and more on VA Secondary Conditions
Many of my previous articles on veterans’ benefits and how to file a claim for those benefits covered filing a claim for service-connected disability compensation. In those articles, I tried
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Veteran of the Week – Elizabeth (Liz) Santagati
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Elizabeth (Liz) Santagati, 75, who graduated with the St. Helena High School Class of 1968 and joined the U.S. Army. After Basic Training at Fort McClellan, Ala., she trained at Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.
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Beaufort County Veterans Affairs, Beaufort National Cemetery hosting Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. James Livingston, USMC, ret.,will be the guest speaker when the Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Department and Beaufort National Cemetery partner again to host a Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28, at the Beaufort National Cemetery at 1601 Boundary Street.
Veteran of the Week – Craig Bowman Sr.
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Craig Bowman, Sr., 56, who joined the U.S. Army in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1987. After Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., he trained to be a Combat Engineer.
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DoD’s TAP Program essential to successful separation from the military, future success, Part 4
Ths article is the fourth in a series of four about how the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) are essential for a successful separation from the military and a key to future success.