Midlands Military Matters

23/09/2023

CELEBRITY SIGHTING!!!!!! I always wanted to meet Bert w/o Ernie. What would you ask???????

07/04/2023

Pierce Terrace Elementary School at Fort Jackson began celebrations for “The Month of the Military Child” — honoring the sacrifices and challenges that kids of service men and women face.

Fort Jackson officials say children of military parents make sacrifices too -- whether its through moving to different cities and leaving behind friends, or having less time with a deployed parent.

07/04/2023

50 years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners were sent home.

In tonight's Military Matters, 50 years have passed since the final American military forces left Vietnam and our remaining prisoners were sent home.

07/04/2023

Fort Jackson is opening the “Drill Sergeant Timothy Kay Soldier Performance Readiness Center” (aka SPARC) — meant to assist soldiers in becoming more physically fit and mentally tough.

Commanding General Jason Kelly says the new facility will bring an appreciation to all areas of fitness -- including physical, mental, spiritual, and nutritional health, as well as the importance of getting adequate sleep and rest.

16/03/2023

The South Carolina Air National Guard has officially departed Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

10/03/2023

In today’s Military Matters, Fort Jackson has a new common sergeant major.

27/02/2023

The company TitleMax is in serious hot water with the government and the military.

20/02/2023

The Pact Act, passed last summer, is expected to provide new health care and disability payouts for more than 3 million veterans nationwide.

The nominee to lead Veterans Affairs Benefits Operations said he plans to improve outreach and support programs to ensure that veterans don’t feel forced into paying for legal assistance to obtain disability payouts and other services.

17/02/2023

In Military Matters this evening, changes are coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test, as the service looks to comply with a law mandating it create a gender-neutral assessment by June.

17/02/2023

In tonight’s military matters: The Defense Department dropped three new policies Thursday – aimed at closing some of the gaps the overturning of Roe v. Wade opened up for reproductive health care.

The Defense Department dropped three new policies Thursday - aimed at closing some of the gaps the overturning of Roe v. Wade opened up for reproductive health care.

08/02/2023

Governor McMaster nominated a new cabinet member at the State House earlier today.

03/02/2023

Four generations of a family have become Army soldiers after training at Ft. Jackson.

26/01/2023

In tonight’s Military Matters, it’s graduation day!

In tonight's Military Matters, it's graduation day!

25/01/2023

Retired PFC Army Veteran Gerald White fought in World War II's Battle of the Bulge.

13/01/2023

Over 200 U.S. Army Soldiers met at Army Central’s Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Over 200 U.S. Army Soldiers met at Army Central's Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

13/01/2023

The Covid-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. troops is going away after the Pentagon officially removed it on Tuesday.

23/12/2022

President Biden signed the $858 billion National Defense Authorization Act into law today.

20/12/2022

Trainees at Fort Jackson are making their way home for the holidays.

According to Leslie Ann Sully with Fort Jackson, together more than 6,000 basic training trainees and advanced individual training soldiers are leaving their post to be with family and friends for the holidays.

20/12/2022

Army veteran Cheryl Davis, her 14 year-old son and newborn daughter now have a place to call home in Columbia, South Carolina— and the best part its mortgage free!

20/12/2022

A tree lighting ceremony was held at the State House for the fallen heroes of South Carolina.

According to Major General Van McCarty, South Carolina's Adjutant General, the tree holds over 600 gold stars, with each star representing a lost service member.

20/12/2022

The Air Force unveiled its newest stealth bomber aircraft today in Palmdale, California.

20/12/2022

Trainees at Fort Jackson celebrated Thanksgiving a day early with a feast and their Army family.

Fort Jackson's Commander and Brigadier General Jason Kelly wants all the trainees to know that while this may be their first Thanksgiving away from their own family, the Army family will always be there for them.

20/12/2022

Food insecurity affects many people throughout the Midlands. Oftentimes that includes Veterans and their families.

Harvest Hope and the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs are hosting a food drive dedicated to feeding Veterans and families in need.

16/11/2022

Morgan says there is just a sense of pride when you’re in the service, no matter what branch it is.

In tonight's Military matters we are celebrating our veterans.

16/11/2022

I caught up with two veterans, Mr. Willie Davis, a 96 year-old World War II Veterans who drove himself to our meeting and is sharp as a tack, and Mr. Ed Ballington, a Vietnam Veteran who’s love for country and freedom is in his heart.

In tonight’s Military Matters, I caught up with two veterans, Mr. Willie Davis and Mr. Ed Ballington

16/11/2022

In our look at Military Matters, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA) and Harvest Hope Food Bank are partnering to host a Thanksgiving food drive for Veterans and their families.

SC Dept. Veterans Affairs/Harvest Hope partner to host Thanksgiving food drive for Veterans and their families

16/11/2022

Now 97-years-old, Marion Willis Shealy was 20 years old when she joined the Army.

Marion Willis Shealy became a Corporal in General Patton's Third Army during World War II.

16/11/2022

The General MacArthur Leadership Award was presented to 28 officers in the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard at the Pentagon.

Army National Guard Captain Joshua Blizzard was presented with the prestigious award for showing ideals of duty, honor, and country.

11/11/2022

Traveling through Iraq as embedded press, I met the most wonderful men and women who protect and keep order. I thank them with all my heart and thank them for letting me tell their stories throughout the years. Celebrate a veteran today.

26/10/2022

This Veteran's Day, families and community members will have the chance to choose from a long list of events happening across the state in honor of Veterans who served to protect our country.