Lt. Col. Michael “Irish” Rainey, USMC (Ret.), born in Carlisle, Pa., passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 29, 2026 in Beaufort, S.C. A decorated Marine Corps fighter pilot, respected antiques dealer, and devoted friend, he lived a full life in the cockpit, in his hangar, in his amazing garden and among his cherished friends. He leaves a legacy of devoted service, lifelong friendships and fiercely held passions.
According to Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island social media, in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday, ABC News will livestream the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ceremony for November Company on Saturday morning, July 4.
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.
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Colonel Barry C. Milo, age 79 of Beaufort, S.C., passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Gary Kocsis, 70, who joined the United States Marine Corps in Summerville, N.J., in 1975.
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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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Future visitors to Parris Island for Marine Corps boot camp graduations, beginning this week, will encounter federal agents checking their immigration status.
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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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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.
