Military/Veterans

: By Bob Dill, Publisher; Published: 15 December 2010

Lt. Gen. McInerney Calls on New Congress to Intervene, Investigate, Hold Hearings

The General Court Martial of Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin was set to begin Tuesday, December 14, 2010. He is charged with disobeying a direct order to report to duty in Afghanistan on March 30, 2010. Lakin refused the orders because he believes the current Commander in Chief has not proven he is eligible to hold office.

“I am today compelled to make the distasteful choice to invite my own court-martial, in pursuit of the truth about the president’s eligibility under the Constitution to hold office,” he said at the time of his decision.

: By By Brenda Jansons, 1LT. USA (Ret); Published: 01 December 2010

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Members of the Greenville Chapter, Military Officers Association of America celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the chapter by honoring past presidents of the Chapter during a dinner at the Greenville Hilton. Each past president present for the event was presented with a small gift as a token of appreciation for service to the chapter and the local community.

: By Bob Dill, Publisher; Published: 17 November 2010

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Wade Hampton High School and the Air Force Junior ROTC Department honored veterans during a Veteran’s Day Ceremony November 10, 2010.

Brigadier General Lawrence W. Brock, a member of the Wade Hampton High School Class of 1976, currently serving in Afghanistan and home on R&R was the Wade Hampton High School Veteran Honoree for 2009. He introduced Colonel Francis M. “Mike” Belue, Chaplain U. S. Army (Retired) the 2010 Honoree.

Col. Belue served two tours as an enlisted man in Vietnam. After the war, he attended college and seminary and was commissioned as an Army Chaplain. Prior to his recent retirement, he served as a combat Army Chaplain in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

: By 1LT Brenda Jansons; Published: 09 November 2010

Southeast Regional Symposium Held in Jacksonville

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Five Military Officers Association of America State Council and Greenville Chapter officers attended the 2010 MOAA Chapter President’s Symposium held September 16-18 in Jacksonville, Florida.

The symposium was MOAA’s Southeast Regional meeting attended by 427 council and chapter leaders and members of their families. They met for three days to learn about current issues of importance to MOAA members, chapter management best practices, and membership matters. Seminars were held on membership, grassroots support of legislation and community actions.

: By Bob Dill and Gilbert Scales; Published: 07 September 2010

Presentation to the American Legion by Chip Howard

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Chip Howard, manager and senior funeral director at Woodlawn Funeral Home in Greenville, South Carolina, addressed American Legion Post 3 during the August regular meeting.

Howard discussed the eligibility requirements for burial in a VA National Cemetery and the fact that space may not be reserved ahead of time. He presented excerpts from the Dignity Memorial Veterans Planning Guide used by Woodlawn, including the “truth about veteran’s funeral benefits.”

: By 1LT Brenda Jansons; Published: 07 September 2010

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Colonel Jim Keller, at left, with Major General Bob Livingston and his wife Barbara.

Three Upstate chapters of the Military Officers Association of America held a general meeting at the Greenville Hilton, Friday, August 20, to hear an address by Major General Bob Livingston.

: By Press Release; Published: 30 August 2010

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Greenville veterans were honored with a special celebration last Saturday at Haywood Estates retirement community, located at 1180 Haywood Road.

Haywood Estates residents, members of the American Legion Post 3, and more than 60 people from the local area attended the Freedom Days event, which included a presentation of the colors, patriotic music from The Upstate Senior Band, refreshments, patriotic decorations, and a special Wall of Honor dedication.