DoD’s TAP Program essential to successful separation from the military, future success, Part 1
This is the first article in a series of four on the Department of Defense (DoD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
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.
Veteran of the Week – Annabelle O’Grady
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Annabelle O’Grady, 49, who joined the U.S. Army in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., in 2000 and attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson.
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Homelessness still a major problem for thousands of veterans, Part 3
This is the third article in a series of three articles on homeless veterans and the resources available to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, injury, illness, disability, or transition from jail.
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Beaufort’s Gallego tests hoses on PCU John F. Kennedy
Damage Control Fireman Musrasrik Tulensru, left, from Kona, Hawaii, and Damage Control Fireman Nathaniel Gallego, from Beaufort, S.C., both assigned to Engineering Department aboard Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN
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Veteran of the Week – Herbert Parker
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Herbert Parker, 69, who joined the U.S. Army in Hardeeville in 1978.
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Homelessness still a major problem for thousands of veterans, Part 2
By Larry Dandridge This is the second article in a series of three articles on homeless veterans and the resources available to those who are homeless or at risk of
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Veteran of the Week – Calvin Coleman
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Calvin Coleman, 68, who joined the United States Marines here in Beaufort in 1975. After Boot Camp at Parris Island and training as a
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Veterans vs. the system: What veterans, their families can do when veterans run afoul of law enforcement, the criminal justice system
Unfortunately, veterans sometimes are arrested, placed into protective custody, summoned, and incarcerated. It is vital that veterans and their family members, police departments and sheriff’s offices, officers, deputies, constables, federal agents, and courts know who to contact at the VA Medical Center serving that area.