veterans

After three months of explosive ordnance and heavy equipment training by the U.S. Army, 18-year-old Roger Thompson arrived for duty in Vietnam in March of 1968. During his service, he witnessed firsthand the terrors of war, which inspired his lifetime mission of helping fellow veterans who struggle with both the physical and mental effects of combat.

The Palmetto State's capital city honored veterans with its 47th annual Veterans Day parade. Columbia recognized women veterans as the event's grand marshal.

The Yellow Ribbon Program is an agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help cover tuition and fees that exceed the maximum cap for qualified students.

Mike Switzer interviews Moniek James, an ambassador for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families in Charleston, SC, host of the upcoming MilVet Business Summit on Oct. 16th.

Mike Switzer interviews Moniek James, an ambassador for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families in Charleston, SC, host of the upcoming MilVet Business Summit on Oct. 16th.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Julianne Flanagan about research underway to enhance therapy for veterans with alcohol use problems.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Julianne Flanagan about research underway to enhance therapy for veterans with alcohol use problems.

We’ve recently learned about a large new veterans center in the Upstate, which has a mission of providing supportive services for veterans and first responders, including an entrepreneurship program.

We’ve recently learned about a large new veterans center in the Upstate, which has a mission of providing supportive services for veterans and first responders, including an entrepreneurship program.

Each Thursday this November, South Carolina Public Radio presents Stories of Service highlighting conversations between veterans, active service members, and their loved ones from across the state.In this edition, we hear from Linda Hanley-Thomas and Howard Thomas of Traveler's Rest, SC. Howard talks about his career in the U.S. Marine Corps and his job as a dog handler when he was deployed to Vietnam.