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Tuesday, June 04, 2013  More than 40 soldiers with the South Carolina National Guard's 132nd Military Police Company were welcomed home from a nine-month deployment to Kosovo.

Friday, May 31, 2013  Students at the Center for Accelerated Preparation honored a soldier they adopted with a special program and video truck.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Members of the Military Base Task Force met Wednesday to discuss ways to prevent losing military bases in the future.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Veterans, families and friends greeted Monday in Lexington by the community and politicians including State Senator Katrina Shealy and State Representative Todd Atwater, thanking them for their service.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Veterans, along with their family and friends, gathered as the Sumter Veterans Association held their annual Memorial Day celebration at Swan Lake Gardens Monday afternoon.

Monday, May 27, 2013  As people enjoyed the sand and sun, WACH FOX stopped by to find out how many people know why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  For those looking to show support for the military this Memorial Day weekend, the founder of Operation Thank You says it is as easy as sending a letter.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  The 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson performed in Columbia Sunday morning at the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene in honor of Memorial Day.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Lexington County Senator Katrina Shealy hosted a luncheon Monday for seven of South Carolina's soliders who gave their lives while serving our country.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Shaw Air Force Base was silent Tuesday morning as many gathered to remember 29-year-old Capt. James Michael Steel.