veterans

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.

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, Michaela Shafer speaks with her husband Gary about his career in the U.S. Air Force, what it was like serving during Hurricane Katrina, and what he would like his children to know about his time in the military.

As the nation places extra focus on veterans, USC's Dr. Wooten tells South Carolina Public Radio now is a good time to remember time to remember that there are many who struggle to find the health care resources they require.

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, Debra Cho speaks with her friend Saul Batista about their time in the service, their transitions back to civilian life, and the impact Saul's medical experience in the military has had on his life.

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, Jacqueline Richardson Lawton speaks with her father Michael Richardson of Beaufort, SC. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Michael reflects on the new experiences — and weather — he encountered while attending basic training.

Ret. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall didn't leave her military career by choice. a chance meeting with a WWII vet and an eye for humanity led her to produce a show she hopes will connect veterans, their families, and those pesky elephants in the room.

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, Jacqueline Richardson Lawton speaks with her father Michael Richardson of Beaufort, SC. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Michael reflects on the new experiences — and weather — he encountered while attending basic training.

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, Jennifer Lockridge and husband James, a graduate of The Citadel, discuss how the soldiers he served with in Iraq changed his perspective on the Confederate Battle Flag.