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World War II soldier finally comes home
Military News
A WWII veteran comes home after 75 years
Lt. Harris was killed in action but his body never found, until last year.
Military News
North Carolina WWII vet's remains finally returned after 80 years
John H. Harris will be buried with full military honors in Columbia, South Carolina, honoring his ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Heartwarming
Veteran receives home, mortgage free
U.S. Army Sgt. Major William "Shane Stockard received his home from the "Built to Honor" program from the Pultegroup.
Military News
Career and health fairs for Veterans scheduled this week in Columbia
SC Veterans Affairs partners with SC Department of Administration, Dorn VA for virtual and in-person events Wednesday and Thursday
Holidays
Veterans Day Parade in Columbia connects Midlands veterans
The annual Columbia Veterans Day parade filled the streets of Columbia.
Military News
The U.S. needed an unbreakable code in WWII. He's one of the last living veterans who used it.
If anyone could keep a secret, it was Peter MacDonald Sr.
Military News
Remains of 2 aviators killed in Navy growler crash returning to Washington this week
Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Payge Evans, a naval flight officer, and Lieutenant Serena Nicole Wileman, a naval aviator, were killed in the Oct. 15 crash.
Heartwarming
Georgia man makes trip of a lifetime to honor his veteran dad
Gerald Layson has always dreamed of recreating a picture of his Dad before he deployed in WWII in 1941. His family made it happen.
Nation World
More than 800 veterans kicked out under 'don't ask, don't tell' get upgraded to honorable discharges
Under “don't ask, don't tell,” thousands saw their military service ended without an honorable discharge, meaning they missed out on key military benefits.
Military News
NC soldier accounted for nearly 75 years after his death
Army Pvt. 1st Class Clem D. McDuffie was killed in November 1950 during the Korean War. His remains were accounted for in August 2024.
Helene
NC National Guard grounds crew after helicopter scatters Helen supplies
The incident set off a firestorm of anger and conspiracy theories on social media with some saying they believe it was done on purpose.
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